Re: [Modeling-users] unloading CustomObjects

[Sebastien B. <sbi...@us...>]

Yannick Gingras <yan...@sa...> wrote:
> Hi !
>=20
> Once the object is loaded in an EditingContext, is there a way to unload =
it ?
>=20
> I don't want to kick it from the DB, just free some RAM...  There is
> forgetObject() but the doc told not to use it.


First: you're completely right, forgetObject() is for internal use only.

You need EditingConext.refaultObject(). Don't search your local copy, it
does not have it; I was sure this was implemented, and it is... but not
where I first expected to find it.

Check the ml archives:; (this was in march)
https://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_id=3D1884326&forum_id=
=3D10674

  I've quickly checked the implementation & at the test I proposed
  there, so here is my suggestion: you can use it as-is, given that:

    - you're not applying it on deleted, inserted or modified objects,
      (BTW: it will become an error to refault a deleted or an inserted
      object)

    - you stick to EC.refaultObject and do not try to call
      DBContext.refaultObject

    - you do not use it with a nested ec.

  (I'm not saying this won't work, it probably will... but it needs to
   be tested before I can say this is supported).

This request comes up on a regular basis, I guess I should consider
integrating it in the core. Any other vote for this, anyone?

-- S=E9bastien.