I would suggest that you use a validator before update the model. This could be either a method in your backing bean or a separate class. Or, if appropriate, you could use some of the predefined validators (like Tomahawk's validateRegExpr). Thus you'll have control over the message.
Quoting Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > During model update phase, if a setter method throws an exception, > For example, setUsername(String username) > > Faces will display a message: > Conversion Error "username": Error during model data update > > and in the meantime display a stack trace on server side console. > > How to > 1. replace the message with "Invalid user name: xyz"? > 2. prevent displaying stack trace on server side since it is a normal error > caused by clients ? > > Thanks for help! > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Mail > Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.

