I like option 2, but instead of posting to the server, store the info in a cookie (as per Mattias' prior email). First communicate with the applet using the LiveConnect part of JavaScript and store the info in a cookie via "document.cookie".
Download the following two PDF's from the old netscape site, they cover both these concepts well: ClientGuideJS13.pdf ClientReferenceJS13.pdf > -----Original Message----- > From: Mattias Jiderhamn [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 15 January 2003 06:27 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: JSP with Applet Question > > I'd suppose you have two options. > > 1. Let the applet communicate with the server. Preferably use the > java.net.Url. It has a useful openStream(), otherwise see JavaDoc. The > applet will maintain the session that the page it exists on has. We used > an > approach like this until we started to use IE specific ActiveX components > instead. > > 2. When you switch tab, let a JavaScript read the state from the applet > (the > name of the applet gives you access to its public methods) and post that > info to the server. > -- It is the strict policy of Truworths that its e-mail facility and all e-mail communications emanating therefrom, should be utilised for business purposes only and should conform to high professional and business standards. Truworths has stipulated certain regulations in terms whereof strict guidelines relating to the use and content of e-mail communications are laid down. The use of the Truworths e-mail facility is not permitted for the distribution of chain letters or offensive mail of any nature whatsoever. Truworths hereby distances itself from and accepts no liability in respect of the unauthorised use of its e-mail facility or the sending of e-mail communications for other than strictly business purposes. Truworths furthermore disclaims liability for any unauthorised instruction for which permission was not granted. Truworths Limited accepts no liability for any consequences arising from or as a result of reliance on this message unless it is in respect of bona fide Truworths business for which proper authorisation has been granted. Any recipient of an unacceptable communication, a chain letter or offensive material of any nature is requested to notify the Truworths e-mail administrator ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) immediately in order that appropriate action can be taken against the individual concerned. =========================================================================== To unsubscribe: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "signoff JSP-INTEREST". For digest: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "set JSP-INTEREST DIGEST". Some relevant archives, FAQs and Forums on JSPs can be found at: http://java.sun.com/products/jsp http://archives.java.sun.com/jsp-interest.html http://forums.java.sun.com http://www.jspinsider.com
