jsf-2managed-bean

Insert query string parameter into property of managed bean

I wish to pre-populate a jsf form based on the parameters in a query string. How do I go about this?

Solution

  • Use the f:viewParam utility. Having this url:

    /myForm.xhtml?nameField=Anthony

    You can set the view parameter before the form itself gets rendered. Using this code in your form view:

    <f:metadata>
    <f:viewParam name="nameField"
        value="#{formBean.name}" />
</f:metadata>
<h:form>
    <h:inputText value="#{formBean.name}" />
    <h:commandButton value="Send name" action="#{formBean.sendName}" />
</h:form>

    The value you have specified will be set as default for the input.

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