I got it!!
The name of the function is getParameterValues and not getParameters.
So I have to use
String[] whatToDo = request.getParameterValues("action");
Thank you very much, You inspired me!
Thanks
Martin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andi Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: getting paramater names from checkboxes
> use String[] whatToDo = request.getParameters("action");
>
> multiple checkbaoxes return multiple parameters
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