this.refs is empty

I get this.refs as Object {} and unable to open()/close() drawer

[toadums]

If your drawer is in a navigator your need to access it through the navigator’s refs

const drawer = this.refs.navigator && this.refs.navigator.refs.drawer;

And make sure you set the ref on the Navigator as well

render() {
  renderScene() {
    ...
    return <Drawer ref="drawer" />;
  }
  return (
    <Navigator ref="navigator" renderScene={this.renderScene} />;
  )
}

You could also use the call back syntax for setting refs: https://facebook.github.io/react/docs/more-about-refs.html#the-ref-callback-attribute

[rt2zz]

did you set ref="drawer" on your drawer component?

Alternatively you can try using the drawer via context