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Yes, there are two approaches. We can include other struts.xml file from a bootstrap, or we can place multiple struts.xml files on the classpath. Or both.

including

A typical Sure, that's what the <include> element is for. Most struts.xml files already will have one or more include elements:

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@see com.opensymphony.xwork.config.ConfigurationManager
@see com.opensymphony.xwork.config.Configuration
@see com.opensymphony.xwork.config.impl.DefaultConfiguration
@see com.opensymphony.xwork.config.ConfigurationProvider
@see com.opensymphony.xwork.config.providers.XmlConfigurationProvider

Classpathing

A "modular" application may have several struts.xml files placed in various packages on the classpath.

At startup, the framework will search down the classpath for struts.xml files and load each one, honoring any include statements.