> First of all, it's easier to get the request map from the > ExternalContext: > > Map requestMap = externalContext.getRequestMap();
For the http request parameters, sure you're correct. But he's got a portlet and he's looking for a portlet request parameter, so he's going about things the correct way. > However, if you still can't find the key, it may be an issue > with the Liferay portlet bridge. I would suggest asking about > it in their forums to make sure they're propogating those > keys to the ExternalContext properly. Umm, again he said he was creating a portlet and not using the portlet bridge, so the external context setting does not apply.