Generate robust selector for any element type — generate_robust_selector • maidr

Creates a robust CSS selector that works regardless of panel structure. This is the main function that layer processors should use.

Usage

generate_robust_selector(
  grob,
  element_type,
  svg_element,
  plot_index = NULL,
  max_elements = NULL
)

Arguments

grob: The grob tree to analyze
element_type: The element type to search for (e.g., "rect", "lines")
svg_element: The SVG element to target (e.g., "rect", "polyline")
plot_index: Optional plot index for multipanel layouts
max_elements: Optional limit on number of elements to target

Value

A robust CSS selector string, or NULL if element not found