You *can* call a JSP directly in this way, but it is not generally considered to be the best approach. It's better to always link to an Action class. Even if you use the Struts ForwardAction (http://struts.apache.org/api/org/apache/struts/actions/ForwardAction.html), which doesn't do anything with the request except forward it to a JSP page, you at least have the option of adding a different Action class later without chaning any links.

That said, if you do want to link directly to a JSP page, the method you describe will probably work. Review http://struts.apache.org/userGuide/struts-html.html#link to see some ideas on adding request parameters dynamically using the <html:link/> tag. In your JSP page, you will be able to access these parameters as usual.

HTH,

Jeff

Shabada, Gnaneshwer wrote:
Hi,
Was wondering if calling a JSP directly a good approach in struts or should
I always go through Action/Action Mappings. I have a situation where I have
a result list displayed in a table and each row has email icon which when
clicked should display a JSP where one can enter email text and preview the
email. So I thought I could directly call JSP using <html:link
page="email.jsp">. But I also want to send the "To:" email address of from
the row where it is clikced. Can I pass it as a request paramter when I call
the JSP directly or do I call an Action instead ?
If I can call thru JSP, how do I retrieve that email value in the next JSP??

Thanks for your help
Gnan

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