I'm curious about how the 2nd-level cache deals with @CollectionOfElements.

The relationships of a @ManyToOne collection can be cached in the 2nd-level cache. If the child object is cached as well, life is sweet.

What happens if you try to cache the relationship to a @CollectionOfElements? Is hibernate smart about keeping all the elements cached?

I'm going through all the Type objects trying to figure out which one deals with a collection of elements but I've been unsuccessful so far.

I suppose I should just try it...

Thanks,
Jeff