jsf: integer property binded to a inputtext in UI is set to zero on submit [duplicate]

Answer 1

Found this link in the IBM support website for Websphere users.

Basically here are the steps:

You set the org.apache.el.parser.COERCE_TO_ZERO property using the administrative console as follows:

1. Expand Servers, select WebSphere Application Servers, and then click on the appropriate server from the list.

2. Under Server Infrastructure, expand Java and Process Management > Click on Process definition.

3. Under Additional Properties, click Java virtual Machine.

4. Under Additional Properties, click Custom properties.

5. Click New and add the org.apache.el.parser.COERCE_TO_ZERO property with the value of false if you do NOT want a null value coerced to zero.

6. Click Save to save the change and restart the WebSphere

Application Server to ensure the change takes place. Default value: true