This article will explain how to create a simple end-to-end Web application using the JPA, AJAX, and Dojo tools available in IBM® Rational® Application Developer for WebSphere Software Version 7.5. Developers building applications to run on IBM® WebSphere® Application Servers with the EJB3 and Web2.0 Feature Packs can take advantage of new functionality using Rational Application Developer's new Web tools.
The Dojo Toolkit now has support for multi-file uploads, thanks to the new Deft project. The dojox.form.FileUploader class embeds a hidden SWF file in the page which, when triggered, will open a system dialog that supports multiple file selection, and also file masks, which allows the user to filter their selection by file type.