I want to know if I can use the commons-validation framework (validation.xml) and also the validator method (in Validator Form) both simultaneously. What I need is a situation where the basic validations pertaining to empty fields and the like are done in the validation.xml and business logic based validation are done in validator method. Currently I am doing the buisiness validation in the Action but wanted to make it neater. Thanks.
Why don't you try a simple form validations using both Struts validation framework with overriding "validate()" method in validtor form and let us know after calling validation JavaScripts whether the "validate()" method gets called or not ?
I have already tried that and only the validation.xml gets invoked. Struts bypasses the over-ridden validation method in form. Thats why I had to actually write the business validation in Action. I was wondering if there was some other way that can get the job done.