In the dataTable, I like to set id for inputText so that the JSF validator can give user a nice message when it is required but empty. The id can not bind to an EL, but in dataTable all values should come from data model to be meaningful. Current message like:
_id39: value required.
The id is generated by JSF. From the Id ,users does not know which field is required.
Thanks for ideas.
Dave
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