JSP <%@include file = "/webpages/includeFiles/header.jsp" %> works but not when used with request.getContextPath()

Question

I have code which does <%@include file = "/webpages/includeFiles/header.jsp" %> which works fine.

However i want use it with request.getContextPath()

Something like <%@include file = "request.getContextPath ()/webpages/includeFiles/header.jsp" %>

I get a compilation error.

How can i achieve it ?

Prasad Kharkar · Answer 1 · 2013-09-12T10:42:19.143

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You cannot include dynamic valuse in <%@include file = "">.

Use the standard action which accepts dynamic values <jsp:include page="<%=request.getContextPath()%>/firstPage.jsp"></jsp:include>

edited Sep 12 '13 at 10:42

answered Sep 12 '13 at 10:12

Prasad Kharkar

I have too many files and using request.getContextPath() wil make code more manageable – Abhishek Singh Sep 12 '13 at 10:14
@AbhishekSingh, well you may have to play around with syntax a little bit, but this is how it can be done – Prasad Kharkar Sep 12 '13 at 10:44

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:05

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Instead of using static include, try using dynamic include

<jsp:include page='<%= request.getContentType()/webpages/includeFiles/header.jsp %>' />

I have not tested, try manipulating bit if not works.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:05

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answered Sep 12 '13 at 10:21

Jayesh

2 Answers2