Ok, I'll reformulate...... Learn how to use JSF components... you do not have to learn JSF internals... View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4024722#4024722 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4024722