Unexpected connection line formation on dragging over a dialog/modal
Author: 9137318058PCreated Sep 10, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
What platform were you using when you found the bug?
- React Flow version: 12.11.6
- Browser and version: Chrome v153.0.8010.37 (Official Build) (64-bit)
- OS and version: Windows 11 64 bit
Live code example
https://stackblitz.com/~/github.com/sibananda485/reactflow-connection-line-issue
Describe the Bug
When someone tries to drag on a dialog it unexpectedly closes the dialog and creates a connection line from that handle inside where the dialog trigger was rendered.
Steps to reproduce the bug or issue
- Render a shadcn dialog inside ButtonHandle (Or Handle) component.
- Click on the dialog trigger button.
- Let the dialog open.
- Drag on the dialog or overlay.
- See the dialog closes unexpectedly and creates a new connection line.
Expected behavior
As a user, I expected to have a usual interaction with dialog to fill the form and proceed. Instead, it is allowing me to create a connection from the dialog itself
Screenshots or Videos
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1f277eba-35c4-4a36-989e-e49ac07a3b61
Additional context
No response
Source: xyflow/xyflow