when you want this kind of functionality, it is better to use plain jsf or better yet, use seam. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4147601#4147601 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4147601