One managed session bean for 'each' result window - possible with JSF?

[jack catler]

This may relate to servlet/jsp just as much as JSF, however it would be interesting to know how JSF handles this.

My application allows the user to open a number of search windows (i.e. they can right click - new window). The result of the search creates a result object which needs session scope so they can sort the result, stick in shopping basket, and other actions.

What is the best way to assign/keep a specific session scoped result bean to the SPECIFIC jsp page ?

Can you exit with a parameter/status so the jsp page will embed a type of ID a thus create the mapping? What does the JSF navigation allow ?

Many thanks!

[Bear Bibeault]

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