Nuxt•3d ago

Default layout in error page

Can I use the default layout when creating an error page? It's not working with either NuxtLayout nor with definePageMega.

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kapa.ai•3d ago

Hi @Joey. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- Yes, you can use the default layout when creating an error page in Nuxt 3, but there are some specific considerations to keep in mind. The approach is slightly different from using layouts in regular pages. To use the default layout in your error page: 1. Create an error.vue file in the root of your project (not in the pages directory). 2. In this error.vue file, you can use the <NuxtLayout> component to wrap your error content. This will apply the default layout. Here's an example of how your error.vue file might look:

<template>
  <div>
    <NuxtLayout name="default">
      <UPageError :error="error" />
    </NuxtLayout>
  </div>
</template>

<script setup lang="ts">
import type { NuxtError } from '#app'

defineProps<{
  error: NuxtError
}>()
</script>

<template>
  <div>
    <NuxtLayout name="default">
      <UPageError :error="error" />
    </NuxtLayout>
  </div>
</template>

<script setup lang="ts">
import type { NuxtError } from '#app'

defineProps<{
  error: NuxtError
}>()
</script>

It's important to note that: 1. You don't use definePageMeta in the error page. This is because error.vue is not a route component, but a special file used for error handling. 2. The error prop is automatically provided to the error page component. 3. Make sure your app.vue file includes <NuxtLayout> for layouts to work correctly throughout your app, including the error page. If you're still having issues, ensure that: - Your default layout is correctly defined in layouts/default.vue - Your app.vue file is set up correctly to use layouts Nuxt 3 Docs: Error Page (https://nuxt.com/docs/getting-started/error-handling#error-page) provides more detailed information on setting up and customizing the error page. If you're using Nuxt UI Pro, you can also utilize the <UPageError> component for a pre-built error component with NuxtError support, as shown in the example above Nuxt UI Pro: PageError (https://ui.nuxt.com/pro/components/page-error). Remember, the error page is rendered separately from your main app, so some plugins or state might not be available. Always test your error page thoroughly to ensure it works as expected. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•3d ago

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JoeyOP•3d ago

@kapa.ai I'm not using an app.vue file, what should be in there and is it necessary to use it?

kapa.ai•3d ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the knowledge sources provided, I can answer your question about the app.vue file in Nuxt 3. The app.vue file is not strictly necessary, but it serves as the main component of your Nuxt application. Here's what you need to know: 1. Purpose of app.vue: - It acts as the entry point for your application. - It's a great place to put any custom code that needs to run once when your app starts up. - It can contain components that are present on every page of your app. 2. Minimal usage: If you don't have an app.vue file, Nuxt will use its own default version. This is particularly useful when working on a landing page or an application that doesn't need routing. 3. Content of app.vue: A basic app.vue file might look like this:

   <template>
     <div>
       <NuxtLayout>
         <NuxtPage />
       </NuxtLayout>
     </div>
   </template>

   <template>
     <div>
       <NuxtLayout>
         <NuxtPage />
       </NuxtLayout>
     </div>
   </template>

This setup allows for layouts and pages to work correctly. 4. When to use app.vue: - If you want to have a consistent structure across all pages (like a header and footer). - If you need to add global components or logic. - If you're using layouts and pages in your application. 5. Alternative to app.vue: If you only have a single page or layout in your application, you might not need app.vue. In this case, you can put your content directly in the pages/index.vue file. It's worth noting that if you don't have an app.vue file and no pages/ directory, Nuxt won't include the vue-router dependency, resulting in a lighter build Stack Overflow: Using Nuxt 3 without router (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/77264157). In summary, while app.vue is not strictly necessary, it's generally recommended to use it for better structure and flexibility in your Nuxt 3 application, especially if you're using layouts and multiple pages. Nuxt 3 Docs: App.vue (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/app) provides more detailed information on the usage and benefits of the app.vue file. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•3d ago

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JoeyOP•3d ago

@kapa.ai I have set up the error page as you mentioned and the layout is showing, but the content of my error page (everything inside NuxtLayout) is not showing.

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