Rendering a metal component appends component to node rather than replacing node

[bryceosterhaus]

When rending a metal component, is there a reason for appending the component to the parentElement rather than replacing the node? For our use case, it is usually better to replace the node with our metal component rather than appending it.

new MyComponent(
     {},
     parentElement
);

Just curious what the thought is behind this. Thanks!

[eduardolundgren]

What you want is set the component element to your element:

new MyComponent(
     {
         element: elementNode
     }
);

[mairatma]

Oops, closed by mistake.

I just meant to confirm that we have both options, like Eduardo said. @bryceosterhaus, let us know if it covers your use case :)

[mairatma]

Hate this Close and comment button sometimes...

[bryceosterhaus]

Oh gotcha, didn't notice that attr before. Thanks!