Problem with resourceBundle EL variable

[Jenson]

I have problems using the predefined resourceBundle EL variable when the properties are named using dot notation.



This works fine
<action-state id="...">
<evaluate expression="someAction.say(resourceBundle.simplePr operty)"/>
...
</action-state>

This doesn't work
<action-state id="...">
<evaluate expression="someAction.say(resourceBundle.not.a.si mple.property)" />
...
</action-state>

So my question is:
How do I get the value for the property named 'not.a.simple.property' using the EL resourceBundle variable?

[Ammaletu]

If your property contains dots, you have to use this syntax:

#{resourceBundle['my.property.containing.dots']}

To avoid confusion, you just might want to always use this syntax. Beware not to forget the '' -- otherwise you won't get an error message, it just won't display a String as far as I remember.

[Jenson]

Thanks...

I will try that.

What if is´s part of a bigger expression...

<evaluate expression='action.method(resourceBundle.my.qualif ied.prop) />

Cheers

[Ammaletu]

Right now, I'm not sure if this would work:

<evaluate expression='action.method(resourceBundle['my.qualified.prop']) />

If it doesn't, you might have to save the value in another var first.

<set var="my_property" value="resourceBundle['my.qualified.prop']"/>
<evaluate expression='action.method(my_property) />

But honestly, I never know what works and what doesn't without trying with JSF and Web Flow. Trial and error, all the day...