Seam Theme and Printable View?

[terryb]

wondering if it is a good idea to use theme based solution when I only two themes are required, default and printable view?

In my case I want print view only when user click on say 'Print Preview' button - so I can open printable page in a new window.

When user click on Print Preview button I set theme to 'printable'. However, since theme is Session level contaxt, it affact other pages too should should stay to default theme.

Where should I set theme back to default, once printable page has been displayed?

Or is there any other solution for printable issue?

Seam 1.2.1GA + Facelets.

[altes-kind]

Hi - i'm currently facing the same problem.

What is the best way/solution for printer friendly pages? Changing the theme to 'printable' can't be a good solutions since it is seesion context and affects other pages.

[terryb]

I ended up having seperate template for print-friendly page. and change between templates when required.

[altes-kind]

How do you change between different templates in your application? Can you change it dynamically when linking to a certain page? Could you please post a small example of your solution?

Thanks a lot!

[terryb]

Seam allows you to use EL everywhere. in your xhtml where you hardcode template, use EL there to change between normal or print template.

[altes-kind]

Hi terry... it works for me now. Thanks a lot for your help.