Jeff, > So what do you think of this approach? I wouldn't mind using > an object-relational autopersistence scheme for the main > object if it met my needs; I just haven't gotten around to > learning how to use one yet. If you did do the edit logic > how I describe, though, I think that it would be necessary to > postpone the involvement of the autopersistence mechanism > until the end of the merge, for obvious performance reasons.
Sounds good. I really like the idea of incorporating thinking about disconnected scenarios from the start. Regards, Stefan =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentorŪ http://www.develop.com Some .NET courses you may be interested in: NEW! Guerrilla ASP.NET, 26 Jan 2004, in Los Angeles http://www.develop.com/courses/gaspdotnetls View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com