Thanks Erik/Mark, I can't use applets so I will URLEncode the values and send them as parameters in a post.
Thanks again for your help. Jim. > -----Original Message----- > From: Erik Price [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 27 March 2003 13:38 > To: Tomcat Users List > Subject: Re: OT Dumb JavaScript question > > > > > Collins, Jim wrote: > > Hi Guys, > > > > This is probably a dumb question, does anyone know if is > possible to use > > JavaScript objects from a servlet? > > > > When a user makes some selections I want to add objects to > an associative > > array I would then like to be able to access this > associative array and save > > the values to a database from a servlet. > > There really isn't a simple way to do this, since for the > user-agent to > communicate with the servlet, an HTTP request must be submitted > (containing the POST or GET data you wish to "say"). > > You can use JavaScript to create an array of information and then > communicate this to the servlet with the submission of a form > etc, but > you will have to "protect" (encode) the JavaScript data in > such fashion > as to > 1. survive the HTTP transmission > 2. be understood by the servlet > I am not sure if JavaScript has built-in serialization to do this. I > think it would be easiest to assemble a simple URL-encoded string of > data that is then URL-decoded by the servlet and parsed to > extract the > information. > > You may wish to investigate using an applet, since an applet > can provide > the same dynamic interface as JavaScript in addition to being able to > speak "natively" to the servlet. > > > > Erik > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email you must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it and you should delete it and notify the sender immediately. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this message or any attachment(s). Please examine this email for virus infection, for which Nomura International plc accepts no responsibility. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Nomura International plc. This email is intended for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. Nomura International plc is regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
