Abstract (MustInherit in Visual Basic) base class for all persistable business objects used within DevForce. 
Object Model
Syntax
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<DataContractAttribute(True)> Public MustInherit Class Entity Implements IdeaBlade.Core.ComponentModel.INotifyDataErrorInfo, IEditableObjectInterceptor, IEntity, IEntitySvcs, IPropertyChangedInterceptor, IPropertyValidationInterceptor, IUpdateNullEntity, IdeaBlade.Validation.INotifyVerifierResults, System.ComponentModel.IDataErrorInfo, System.ComponentModel.IEditableObject, System.ComponentModel.INotifyPropertyChanged, System.ICloneable, System.IComparable | |
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Dim instance As Entity | |
Remarks
Instances of Entity are not created directly; instead, every persistable business object type inherits from Entity.
Entity objects are managed and cached by a EntityManager. You'll use an EntityManager to create, retrieve and save your entities. The EntityManager will also handle serialization and transfer of entities to a distributed Object Server.
When working with business objects, you will generally focus on creating additional properties to support business logic and rules; basic properties are auto-generated for you by the IdeaBlade DevForce Object Mapping Tool when business objects are designed.
Inheritance Hierarchy
System.Object
IdeaBlade.EntityModel.Entity
Requirements
Target Platforms: Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 family, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 family