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Limit length of characters output in JSP string
I am outputting a string from a java bean and want to limit the number of characters. How can I do that? Here is the code I have in the JSP
<table frame="box"> <c:forEach items="${dresses}" var="bean" > <%-- Reads in the data in the dresses list in servlet--%> <tr><td>${bean.name}</td><td>${bean.description}</td></tr> <%-- Outputs the name and description of each item--%> </c:forEach> </table>
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Re: Limit length of characters output in JSP string
I found a JSTL function to do this and that is working exactly as desired, however in the process I found that the back button doesn't work. Everything looks fine that I can see, just loads a blank page each time though. I tried submitting via GET as well so it should load exactly as when the server is initially loaded, but it's not working either way. Below is the code
JSP<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <%@page contentType="text/html" pageEncoding="UTF-8"%> <%@taglib uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/core" prefix="c"%> <%-- imports the core tags from JSTL, prefix "c"--%> <%@taglib uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/functions" prefix="fn" %> <%-- imports function tags from JSTL, prefix "fn"--%> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <title>Bridesmaid Dresses</title> </head> <body> <table frame="box"> <tr><th>Dress Name</th><th>Short Description</th></tr> <c:forEach items="${dresses}" var="bean" > <c:set var="shortDesc" value="${fn:substring(bean.description, 0, 40)}" /> <tr><td>${bean.name}</td><td>${shortDesc}</td></tr> </c:forEach> </table> <br /> <form action="Controller" method="POST" > <input type="submit" name="button" value="Back"> </form> </body> </html>
Servletpackage homework; import java.io.IOException; import java.io.PrintWriter; import java.util.List; import java.util.Vector; import javax.servlet.RequestDispatcher; import javax.servlet.ServletContext; import javax.servlet.ServletException; import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet; import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest; import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse; import javax.servlet.http.HttpSession; public class Controller extends HttpServlet { private List<DressBean> dresses = new Vector<DressBean>(5); @Override public void init() throws ServletException { dresses.add(new DressBean("Alfred Angelo Pleated Strapless Dress", "Who says you can’t wear a bridesmaid dress again? This dress hugs your curves in all the right places to give a slimming look. The strapless sweetheart neckline is elegant and perfect for any bridesmaid. This tea length dress is fully lined dress, back zip, and dry clean only and is available in sizes 2 - 20W and comes in all 20 colors.", 149.99, "aa.jpg")); dresses.add(new DressBean("David's Bridal Sleeveless Chiffon Dress", "A 'must have' for your bridal party. This dress has a high neckline and keyhole detail on the back. Made from tafeta, this dress features an elastic waist to help flatter any figure. Designed at knee length it is fully lined with a back zip. This dress is available in canary, clover, malibu, and plum and is available in sizes 0 - 30W.", 149.0, "db.jpg")); dresses.add(new DressBean("Jenny Yoo Organza Strapless Dress", "A whimsical and charming look that your bridesmaids will love. This dress is breathtaking with the addition of pick-up points at the skirt. Made from organza, it has optional spaghetti straps to make everyone comfortable. This dress is available in all 20 colors and sizes 2 to 20W and 8JB to 16JB.", 159.99, "jy.jpg")); dresses.add(new DressBean("Lela Rose Chiffon Strapless Dress with Cap Sleeves", "This ravishing dress features a sweetheart neckline with cap sleeves. Available in floor length or tea length, it includes an optional rhinestone flower waistband. It is available in wheat, silver mist, copper, sunset, and guava in sizes 0 to 20W and maternity sizes.", 140.99, "lr.jpg")); dresses.add(new DressBean("Donna Morgan Strapless Satin Ballgown", "Take a step into the old world with the satin ballgown style dress. The illusion neckline and flowered waistband add a unique twist to this dress that everyone will love. Available in dark pacific, cameo, bermuda blue, and carnation and sizes sizes 0 to 30W and 8JB to 16JB.", 188.99, "dm.jpg")); } @Override public void doGet(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) throws ServletException, IOException { HttpSession session = request.getSession(); String target = "/viewDresses.jsp"; int index = 0; Integer position = (Integer) session.getAttribute("position"); if (position != null) { index = position.intValue(); } String button = request.getParameter("button"); if (button == null || "".equals(button)) { // no button was pressed, so no action will be taken } else if ("Next".equals(button)) { index = index + 1; if (index >= dresses.size()) { index = 0; } } else if ("Prev".equals(button)) { index = index - 1; if (index < 0) { index = dresses.size() - 1; } } else if ("List".equals(button)) { target = "/dressList.jsp"; request.setAttribute("dresses", dresses); } else { return; } session.setAttribute("position", new Integer(index)); request.setAttribute("dress", dresses.get(index)); ServletContext context = this.getServletContext(); RequestDispatcher dispatcher = context.getRequestDispatcher(target); dispatcher.forward(request, response); } @Override public void doPost(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) throws ServletException, IOException { doGet(request, response); } }
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