We've been using ComponentFactory's and ComponentInstances in our software for a while when we have a component that we need multiple instances. However, I've noticed that if a component has an optional, static reference, the component will be disposed and activated automatically when the service referenced comes and goes (which is not too surprising based on the meaning of static) meaning the previous instance is no longer valid.
The question is, if I have something that uses that instance, how is it supposed to know about the replaced instance. I'm guessing that the component instance object should not be used in this case and I should instead try have the component provide a service and use the service reference instead?? Is that what is expected or is there some way to be notified about an updated component instance? Thanks, Dave Humeniuk
