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From: Carsten Ziegeler <cziegeler@apache.org>
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Subject: Re: extending spring configuration via blocks
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Thorsten Scherler wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I am looking for information how to extend a spring bean that I have
> defined in the core via blocks/plugins.
> 
> I have following configuration in my main spring context:
>   <bean id="org.apache.droids.helper.factories.HandlerFactory"
>     class="org.apache.droids.helper.factories.HandlerFactory">
>     <property name="map">
>       <map>
>         <entry key="save" value-ref="org.apache.droids.handle.Save"/>
>         <entry key="sysout"
> value-ref="org.apache.droids.handle.Sysout"/>
>       </map>
>     </property>
>   </bean>
> 
> I have a block that should extend
> "org.apache.droids.helper.factories.HandlerFactory" adding a new entry
> to the map. Meaning I want to keep the old configuration and on top want
> to add some entries.
> 
> Is this possible and if so how?
I think you're looking for a dynamic map, right?

Have a look here:
http://cocoon.apache.org/subprojects/configuration/1.0/spring-configurator/1.0/1400_1_1.html

HTH
Carsten


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Carsten Ziegeler
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