Is it possible to use a generator (increment) outside the id element? Can in be used with a <composite-id> or <property> element?

Steve

Have you checked the DTD?

http://hibernate.sourceforge.net/hibern ... ng-2.0.dtd

Looks like the answer is no if you are only talking about mapping. Since you are allowed to put custom SQL in queries you might be able to reference a sequence or at least do a stored procedure where you can do some of this one-off logic. Chris

ps. If you are using a generator, which is unique, then why do you need it in a composite key or parameter? Just make that the ID for hibernate, even though you might use it in a composite key in the DB...

I have a generic question about this also. I have a table that not only generates a ID, but it has to generate a Tracking Number also (just an incremented number). Is there a pattern that someone can recommend?

Matt