Adobe ColdFusion 8 Web Application Construction Kit, Volume 1: Getting Started

Customizing the Look of Error Messages

The Web application framework provides a simple way to customize the look of error messages that can occur while users are accessing your pages. As you know, error messages might appear because of syntax problems in your code, because of database connection problems, or just because users have left out one or more required fields while filling out a form.

The application framework lets you customize any of these error messages. You can even hide them from the user’s view entirely if you want. This enables you to maintain a consistent look and feel throughout your application, even when those dreaded error messages occur. You even have multiple ways to handle exceptions. We will cover both, dealing with ...