Block List (inline): Settings model is not always persisted

[iOvergaard]

Affected versions

>=8.0.0 (all versions with Block List)

Description

The Settings model for blocks needs to have been seen by the user in order for the values to be persisted. If the user only creates a new block in the inline mode without clicking the "Cog" icon, then the settings are not persisted.

Not yet persisted

Persisted after clicking Submit

Originally posted by @nikolajlauridsen in https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS/issues/13134#issuecomment-1340752221

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This item has been added to our backlog AB#41800