RE: form fields clearing on validation errors

[Tom Butler]

Ps I see that validation steps occur before the update model values (assume update model values invokes setters to updated properties in the backing bean), so if a validation error occurs, the model (backing bean) is not updated.  Based on this, I assume on the post-back that the form in the .jsf form calls the getters in the backing bean which return null values (values not yet set.)  Is this interpretation correct?  If so, what techniques can I use to maintain the data inputted by the user without have the form fields clearing?       From: Tom Butler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:25 PM To: 'MyFaces Discussion' Subject: form fields clearing on validation errors   I am using validators within my form – when a validation error occurs, all the form fields are cleared when the validation error messages are displayed?  If there are not validation errors, everything is passed to the bean correctly.  The issue only occurs when there is a validation error and the original form is re-rendered with all the previously inputted fields cleared (want fields to remain intact so user can correct)?  This is my first validator, however, I must be missing something obvious?   Example validators:   <h:inputText id="lastname" value="#{enrollispbean.lastname}" required="true">   and,   <h:inputText id="email1" value="#{enrollispbean.email1}" required="true">   <t:validateEmail /> </h:inputText>   enrollispbean is a managed bean:   <managed-bean> <managed-bean-name>enrollispbean</managed-bean-name> <managed-bean-class>com.domain.EnrollIspBean</managed-bean-class> <managed-bean-scope>request</managed-bean-scope> </managed-bean>