Converting from String to custom Object for Spring MVC form Data binding?

Question

I am using Spring MVC\'s SimpleFormController in conjunction with Spring MVC\'s form JTL to create a form to edit a Generic object.

On my form I have a drop down whe

Answer 1

I think you are correct. You need to register a custom editor on the binder like you done before so you can convert a String to a Server instance. There is an example of a custom PropertyEditor here in the Spring reference docs that should get you started.

I agree that the MVC documentation is not the best. I have had to do a lot of Googling and searching on the Spring forums.