Pre binding fields on a command object

[thijs]

I'm using a SimpleFormController. I use the same form to edit or create a new hibernate command object that's saved to the database afterwards.

One field should be immediatly set when the form is loaded. I pass the parameter through the request. This works when I use setBindOnNewForm(true). But there are some required fields, and the form gives an error because it's binded.

Is there a way to automaticly set some properties on a command object without really posting the form?

[thijs]

Well, it turns out this can be easily achieved with this code in formBackingObject():

if (!isFormSubmission(request)) {
bindAndValidate(request, command);
}