Collections?

I've seen in example of DeepLoad in this forum that used code like this:

DataRepository.EmployeesProvider.DeepLoad(emp,true,DeepLoadType.IncludeChildren, new Type[] {typeof(OrdersCollection),typeof(OrderDetailsCollection)});
 

Notice the OrdersCollection. I don't have any such types in my output. Any list of related records is always a generic TList<>. I notice that the template has a CollectionFormat property that makes me think it might generate an OrdersCollection in some scenario.

So instead, when I do a DeepLoad, I just use typeof( TList<Orders> ) and it seems to work fine.

Are these custom collections an old feature that has been removed? Or might it need to be enabled in some way?
 

You should carry on using the TList as you currently do.  I think the xxCollection was an old feature of v1.

hth

swin

swin:

You should carry on using the TList as you currently do.  I think the xxCollection was an old feature of v1.

Ok, thanks. The CollectionFormat property on the template should probably be removed then.

I also see that there is a property for AliasFilePath, but now netTiers has a complete mapping file. Does the AliasFile still work in addition to the mapping file?
 

The collection format is used to name a TList collection where you have 1:M relationships. i.e. in an Order entity you might have:

TList<OrderDetails> OrderDetailsCollection

The mapping/alias file is currently being worked on and there will be a new property to allow selection of either.  Generally speaking though you should go with the mapping file as that is a more flexible solution and more likely to be enhanced in the future. 

hth

swin