Abstract (MustInherit in Visual Basic) base class for all persistable business objects used within DevForce. Object Model
Syntax
'Declaration<DataContractAttribute(IsReference=True, IsReferenceSetExplicitly=True)> Public MustInherit Class Entity Implements IEditableObjectInterceptor, IEntity, IEntitySvcs, IPropertyChangedInterceptor, IPropertyValidationInterceptor, IUpdateNullEntity, IdeaBlade.Validation.INotifyVerifierResults, System.ComponentModel.IDataErrorInfo, System.ComponentModel.IEditableObject, System.ComponentModel.INotifyDataErrorInfo, System.ComponentModel.INotifyPropertyChanged, System.ICloneable, System.IComparable
'UsageDim instance As Entity
[DataContract(IsReference=true, IsReferenceSetExplicitly=true)] public abstract class Entity : IEditableObjectInterceptor, IEntity, IEntitySvcs, IPropertyChangedInterceptor, IPropertyValidationInterceptor, IUpdateNullEntity, IdeaBlade.Validation.INotifyVerifierResults, System.ComponentModel.IDataErrorInfo, System.ComponentModel.IEditableObject, System.ComponentModel.INotifyDataErrorInfo, System.ComponentModel.INotifyPropertyChanged, System.ICloneable, System.IComparable
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 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2
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