Hi, I am trying to write a multi-language system which will accept localised input in one of 2 countries, namely Austria and England (and later Italy). The problem is that of trying to validate and also to convert input. I would like to be able to validate dates and numbers using the built-in standard validator-rules (eg 'double' via org.apache.struts.validator.FieldChecks.validateDouble). Using the date validator means I just need to set a new datePatternStrict which is easily done using localised formsets with different constants. However the double formatting falls over on valid Austrian prices (eg 5,99), since there is no localisation in this check. Since my application is now rather large and has all been coded for the UK so far I don't want to have to add conversion in all my ActionForms or to change all my validation to masks!
To get around putting conversion in the ActionForms I am currently subclassing the RequestProcessor to translate (according to some config) locale specific formats to UK formats. However, as I want any invalid input to be picked up by the validator framework which I am currently using, I do this after the call to processValidate(). Is there a better way to do this input translation which would be quick but yet clean to implement? And is there anyway to make the validator framework locale aware, apart from writing my own checks or using masks? Thanks Dave The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If You are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, the use of this information or any disclosure, copying or distribution is Prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The views expressed in this e-mail may not necessarily be the views of The PCMS Group plc and should not be taken as authority to carry out any instruction contained.
