using static instance variables in spring configuration

[esp1971]

Hi,

Is there a way to access static instance variables in a Spring configuration? I'd like to do something like:

<bean id="writer" class="java.io.OutputStreamWriter">
<constructor-arg>
<bean instance="java.lang.System.out" />
</constructor-arg>
</bean>

There is no such bean 'instance' attribute, and I haven't found a way to do this otherwise... Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Edwin

[Alef Arendsen]

Have a look at the JavaDocs for org.springframework.beans.factory.config.FieldRetr ievingFactoryBean. This does exactly what you are asking.

rgds,
Alef

[esp1971]

This is perfect! Thanks!