We are using tomcat 1.4.30 which in turn has jsp 1.2 version. JSTL EL works differently in this version meaning For outputting text you should not using${someVar} but should use <c:out value="${someVar}"/>
Now I have following problems in making ActionForm pass value to Action . 1. Drop down default value selection should be done based on Form value "sectorId" and when user chooses any value from drop down, value of ${sector.sectorId} should populate sectorId. I am getting ${sector.sectorId}displayed as all of my values in dropdown. <td> <html:select property="sectorId"> <c:forEach var="sector" items="${sectors}"> <html:option name="${sector.sectorId}"> <------------This doesn't work. <c:out value="${sector.sectorName}"/> </html:option> </c:forEach> </html:select> </td> 2. I have big problem with html:checkbox, it doesn't communicate values back from FormBean to Action servlet, even after overloading ActionForm.reset() method with default vaule. public void reset(ActionMapping mapping,HttpServletRequest request) { lockedFlag =new String("N"); } In my case here I have String value "N" for unchecked and "Y" for checked. <tr> <td class="tdLabel"><fmt:message key="label.lockedFlag"/>:</td> <td><html:checkbox property="lockedFlag" value="<c:out value=\"${lockedFlag}\""/></td> </tr> Any help would be great Digant This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of JPMorgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates.