MapViewer Bean Bug in 9.0.4 Release Version

Question

Hi-
In the recently released 9.0.4, the getCenter() method of oracle.lbs.mapclient.MapViewer returns null after this sequence:
setBox();
run();
getCenter(); //returns null
This is a show stopper for upgrading, since we always display the map size and center on the maps we generate.
Any suggestions? Has anyone else seen this?
Thanks,
Eric Everman
USGS

Answer 1

Thanks for the reply.
I see that the getBox() docs do mention that it will return null if no box is set - getCenter() docs should be updated to note this.
In terms of ease of use, however, wouldn't it be useful to have both getCenter and getBox return real values after a map has been generated? These values are known (or can be calculated). If they aren't calculated in the bean then I have to put the logic and code in my JSP page or MapViewer subclass.
The only time these values may not be known is in this case:
setCenter();
getBox(); //box unknown until request is made
run();
getBox(); //box is known
Just trying to keep things simple - thanks for listening!
Eric Everman