OpenNoodl/dev-docs/tasks/phase-3-editor-ux-overhaul/TASK-012-blockly-integration/PHASE-C-COMPLETE.md

Phase C: Integration - COMPLETE ✅

Completed: January 11, 2026
Duration: ~3 hours
Commits: 4960f43, 9b3b299

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Summary

Integrated all Blockly components into the Noodl editor, creating a complete visual logic building system with runtime execution.

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Completed Steps

Step 1-5: Canvas Tabs Integration ✅

• Integrated BlocklyWorkspace with CanvasTabs system
• Tab opens via LogicBuilder.OpenTab event
• Auto-save workspace changes to node
• Handle node deletion (closes tabs)
• Tab switching and state management

Files:

• CanvasTabs.tsx - Added Logic Builder tab support
• CanvasTabsContext.tsx - Tab state management

Step 6: Property Panel Button ✅

• Created LogicBuilderWorkspaceType custom editor
• Styled "✨ Edit Logic Blocks" button
• Emits LogicBuilder.OpenTab event on click
• Registered in property editor port mapping

Files:

• LogicBuilderWorkspaceType.ts - NEW custom editor
• Ports.ts - Registered custom editor type
• logic-builder.js - Added editorType to workspace input

Step 7: Code Generation & Port Detection ✅

• Created BlocklyEditorGlobals to expose utilities
• Runtime node accesses IODetector via window.NoodlEditor
• Dynamic port creation from workspace analysis
• Code generation for runtime execution

Files:

• BlocklyEditorGlobals.ts - NEW global namespace
• logic-builder.js - Injected IODetector integration
• index.ts - Import globals on initialization

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Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Noodl Editor (Electron)                  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                             │
│  ┌────────────────┐      ┌─────────────────┐              │
│  │  Node Graph    │      │  Property Panel │              │
│  │                │      │                 │              │
│  │ [Logic Builder]│──────│ ✨ Edit Blocks  │              │
│  │     Node       │      │     Button      │              │
│  └────────────────┘      └─────────────────┘              │
│         │                        │                         │
│         │ parameters             │ click                   │
│         ↓                        ↓                         │
│  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐             │
│  │         Canvas Tabs                       │             │
│  ├──────────────────────────────────────────┤             │
│  │ [Component] [Logic Builder] [Component]  │             │
│  ├──────────────────────────────────────────┤             │
│  │                                           │             │
│  │    ┌─────────────────────────────┐       │             │
│  │    │   Blockly Workspace         │       │             │
│  │    │  ┌───────┐  ┌───────┐      │       │             │
│  │    │  │ Input │→ │ Logic │      │       │             │
│  │    │  └───────┘  └───────┘      │       │             │
│  │    │       ↓                     │       │             │
│  │    │  ┌───────┐                 │       │             │
│  │    │  │Output │                 │       │             │
│  │    │  └───────┘                 │       │             │
│  │    └─────────────────────────────┘       │             │
│  │              │ auto-save                 │             │
│  │              ↓                           │             │
│  │    workspace JSON parameter              │             │
│  └──────────────────────────────────────────┘             │
│                 │                                          │
│                 │ IODetector.detectIO()                    │
│                 ↓                                          │
│  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐             │
│  │   Dynamic Port Creation                  │             │
│  │   - myInput (number)                     │             │
│  │   - myOutput (string)                    │             │
│  │   - onTrigger (signal)                   │             │
│  └──────────────────────────────────────────┘             │
│                 │                                          │
│                 │ generateCode()                           │
│                 ↓                                          │
│         Generated JavaScript                               │
│                                                            │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                  │
                  │ Runtime execution
                  ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                      Noodl Runtime                          │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Logic Builder Node executes:                              │
│  - Receives input values                                    │
│  - Runs generated code                                      │
│  - Outputs results                                          │
│  - Sends signals                                            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Key Features

1. Seamless UI Integration

• Logic Builder nodes work like any other Noodl node
• Property panel button opens editor
• Tabs provide familiar editing experience
• Changes auto-save continuously

2. Dynamic Port Detection

• Ports created automatically from blocks
• Supports inputs, outputs, and signals
• Type inference from block usage
• Updates on workspace changes

3. Code Generation

• Blocks → JavaScript conversion
• Full Noodl API access (Variables, Objects, Arrays)
• Error handling and debugging support
• Runtime execution in node context

4. Event-Driven Architecture

• LogicBuilder.OpenTab - Opens editor tab
• LogicBuilder.WorkspaceChanged - Updates ports
• Clean separation of concerns
• Testable components

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Testing Checklist

Manual Testing Required

• Create Logic Builder node in node graph
• Click "Edit Logic Blocks" button
• Verify Blockly editor opens in tab
• Add "Define Input" block
• Add "Define Output" block
• Add logic blocks
• Verify ports appear on node
• Connect node to other nodes
• Trigger signal input
• Verify output values update
• Close tab, reopen - state preserved
• Delete node - tab closes

Known Limitations

• Port updates require parameter save (not live)
• No validation of circular dependencies
• Error messages basic (needs improvement)
• Undo/redo for blocks not implemented

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Next Steps

Phase D: Testing & Polish (Est: 2h)

1. Manual end-to-end testing
2. Fix any discovered issues
3. Add error boundaries
4. Improve user feedback

Phase E: Documentation (Est: 1h)

1. User guide for Logic Builder
2. Block reference documentation
3. Example projects
4. Video tutorial

Future Enhancements (Phase F+)

1. Custom block library
2. Block search/filtering
3. Code preview panel
4. Debugging tools
5. Workspace templates
6. Export/import blocks
7. AI-assisted block generation

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Files Changed

New Files

• packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/DataTypes/LogicBuilderWorkspaceType.ts
• packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/utils/BlocklyEditorGlobals.ts

Modified Files

• packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/CanvasTabs/CanvasTabs.tsx
• packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/panels/propertyeditor/DataTypes/Ports.ts
• packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/views/BlocklyEditor/index.ts
• packages/noodl-runtime/src/nodes/std-library/logic-builder.js

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Success Metrics

✅ All Phase C goals achieved:

• Full editor integration
• Property panel workflow
• Dynamic port system
• Code generation pipeline
• Runtime execution

Ready for testing and user feedback!