[Springframework-rcp-dev] Optional error validation overlay

[Andy D. <an...@ma...>]

Hello all,
  As you know, if you have a form with a validation error then you get a 
really cool little "x" in the corner of the component with the error.  
However, I have some rather complex forms and there are some validations 
where I do not desire the little "x" error indicator on the component 
itself.  I want the validation error to prevent the user from 
committing, just like it does now, and I also want the error message in 
the top of the form, but I do not want the "x" on the component.
  I'm thinking about implementing a mechanism where you can tell the 
overlay helper not to "x" particular fields.  Does anyone else see this 
as a good idea?  If so, would it make more sense to put the flag on a 
field basis (maybe a flag in FieldMetadata or a userMetadata), a 
validation-type basis (certain validations do not produce the 'x' - 
maybe a new validation error type), or a component basis (a particular 
client property on the component)?  OR, maybe this functionality already 
exists, and I just don't know about it? :)

  Thanks,
    Andy