Toby, Yes, you can have Struts populate a DynaActionForm with a complex datatype. You need to use indexed properties and put the form in Session scope.
Check out these articles by James Turner: http://www.developer.com/java/other/article.php/2214681 http://www.developer.com/java/other/article.php/2233591 -Richard --- Jame Lathren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Is it possible to use the DynaActionForm to populate > a collection (an > ArrayList of other objects, for example) in the > object it represents? > > For example: An object (That is represented on a > form by the > DynaActionForm) that holds an arrayList of other > objects; Values from each > arrayList are available to be edited on the form, > but can the > DynaActionForm collect them and re-assemble them > into the arrayList of the > object it represents when the form is submitted? > > I've been successful populating text properties in > an object represented by > the DynaActionForm, but unsuccessful populating the > other objects that are > part of the arrayList of the main object. > > I am wondering if the DynaActionForm is a viable > solution for these types > of complex objects, or if I *must* use an ActionForm > class that I design > specifically for my needs. > > Any help would be appreciated - > > Toby __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
