Re: Can a dataTable work in request scope?

[Adam Brod]

Yes, you can use request-scoped backing beans with dataTable.  I would recommend that you use the t:saveState component to simplify your life.

See "Action listeners and actions for my commands on dataTables do not fire" from the FAQ.  
http://wiki.apache.org/myfaces/FAQ

Also http://wiki.apache.org/myfaces/ExecutingMethodsFromLinkButtonParameters

Adam Brod
Product Development Team