Bizzare, I'm having the exact opposite problem (my problem is the solution you want).
Similar setup, and when I view the object's data in a form then submit it, struts uses the exact same object instance to then submit the form. So if I try to clear any fields (effectively null them), for a cleared field the object keeps the old values that were originally retrieved from persistence. Does struts create a new object for every submit? And under what circumstance would it not? Cheers, Gawain -----Original Message----- From: Bobby Politte [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 September 2008 16:44 To: user@struts.apache.org Subject: Struts 2 CRUD Question Hi, I'm just getting back into Struts after a few years away from web programming. I've got a question about methods for updating only certain members of an object. I've got a struts action that creates, updates and deletes a User object. When updating though, I have two different jsp pages that update only part of the object (user information on one, and password on the other). Unexpectedly (at least to me), Struts sets the members of the User object not on the form to null. I'd expected it to only update the members specifically tied to controls on the form and assume no change for any members of User *not* in the form. Is there a way to only update those members of the object represented on the form? Do I *need* to use some DTO to do this? Or split my User object up into User and Password objects? thanks, Bobby --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------- This transmission is strictly confidential, possibly legally privileged, and intended solely for the addressee. Any views or opinions expressed within it are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of 192.com, i-CD Publishing (UK) Ltd or any of it's subsidiary companies. If you are not the intended recipient then you must not disclose, copy or take any action in reliance of this transmission. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender as soon as possible. No employee or agent is authorised to conclude any binding agreement on behalf of i-CD Publishing (UK) Ltd with another party by email without express written confirmation by an authorised employee of the Company. http://www.192.com (Tel: 08000 192 192). i-CD Publishing (UK) Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales, company number 3148549, VAT No. GB 673128728.
