[jQuery] [validate] Doesnt work with Struts2 generated forms

[Kashif]

This is a very useful plugin that I use for all my projects.
Unfortunately, I cannot use it with any of my Java Struts2 projects
because I need to assign the name attributes of my input fields with
periods in them.
for example
<input type="text" name="department.code" value="" id="setup-
department-save_department_code"/>

Validate rules for this dont work, underneath is an example.

        $("#setup-department-save")
            .validate(
                        {
                            rules:
                            {
                                department.code:{required:true}
                            }
                        }
                    );


Is there some way I can still use this plugin?
Thanks