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javascript required validator accepts fields containing only whitespace

           Summary: javascript required validator accepts fields containing
                    only whitespace
           Product: Struts
           Version: 1.1RC2
          Platform: Other
        OS/Version: Other
            Status: NEW
          Severity: Normal
          Priority: Other
         Component: Validator Framework
        AssignedTo: struts-dev@jakarta.apache.org
        ReportedBy: colin@froggatt.com


We have many form fields that are set up as required using the struts 
validation framework.  These work fine as long as the value.length of the field 
is == 0.  However, if the value.length > 0 but all the chars are whitespace 
(ie. blank) it passes client validation (incorrect), and fails serverside 
validation correctly.

We have worked around the javascript validation by adding a mask validatior 
using an RE of "^[^ \t\f\n]*$" to the fields.  However this is very cumbersome 
for forms with many fields that only need the 'required' validator.

thanks, Colin

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