I have a FormComponentPanel with an AjaxLink. The link's onClick() method runs a database search based on criteria that are found in a half dozen form fields (string, drop downs, etc.). My problem is that the form's model is not updated because the link does not submit the form. And I can't submit the form because then OTHER data is saved which should NOT be. In other words, the full form data should be saved only when user presses another, separate, Save button, NOT the lookup link..
How can I access the current form field values that make up my search criteria, without submitting the form? Ideally, I'm looking for some technique that would update the model in a way that where I can tell it's just a search request, not a save request. I looked at the Javadocs for AjaxFormChoiceComponentUpdatingBehavior, because its name implied that it MIGHT be a solution, but I couldn't figure to how to use it. I'm using Wicket 1.4.17 (using a later version is not an option due to our a corporate framework). ** This email and any attachments may contain information that is confidential and/or privileged for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any use, review, disclosure, copying, distribution or reliance by others, and any forwarding of this email or its contents, without the express permission of the sender is strictly prohibited by law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately, delete the e-mail and destroy all copies. **
