dees-wcctools/readme.plan.md

# Fix Properties Panel Element Detection (COMPLETED)

To fix the element detection issue, reread CLAUDE.md first.

## Problem Analysis
The properties panel has timing issues detecting rendered elements because:
1. Elements are rendered asynchronously via lit's `render()` in the dashboard
2. Properties panel tries to find elements immediately without waiting for render completion
3. Element search only looks at direct children, missing nested/shadow DOM elements

## Implementation Plan

### 1. Add proper synchronization ✅
- Add a delay or await render completion before element detection
- Use MutationObserver or lit's updateComplete promises

### 2. Improve element search algorithm ✅
- Search recursively through all descendants, not just direct children
- Handle shadow DOM boundaries properly
- Support elements wrapped in containers

### 3. Add retry mechanism ✅
- If element not found, retry after a delay
- Add maximum retry attempts to prevent infinite loops
- Clear error state when element is eventually found

## Code Changes Required
1. Modify `wcc-properties.ts` createProperties() method ✅
2. Add element search utility function ✅
3. Improve error handling and user feedback ✅

# Demo Wrapper Implementation (COMPLETED)

## Created DeesDemoWrapper Component
- Location: ts_demotools/demotools.ts
- Allows wrapping demo elements with post-render functionality
- Provides runAfterRender callback that receives the rendered element
- Uses display: contents to not affect layout
- Handles timing automatically with 50ms delay after firstUpdated
- Supports both sync and async callbacks
- Exports available at @design.estate/dees-wcctools/demoTools