I have custom serialization in parts of my domain model.
To support this, several members are transient at the java modifier level (i.e, not @Transient).
However, outside of standard java serialization, I need these members to be persisted by hibernate.

It seems that this isn't supported - and the spec backs this up:


"Mapping annotations cannot be applied to fields or properties that are transient or Transient."

and

"All non-transient instance variables that are not annotated with the Transient
annotation are persistent."

So it looks like I'm stuffed. The JPA dudes obviously thought it was a great idea to mix serialization and persistence concerns :o(

So the question: Is there any nifty way to get round this in Hibernate? What I want is for a transient member variable to be persisted.

The alternative is very unattractive: Knock out the transients and use Externalizable (which is going to be a big fat pain).

Many thanks,

Dave

I'm afraid there is no solution for you.
FTR I was against linking transient and @Transient, but the EG majority was for it for ease of use considerations.

Thanks for the clarification - at least I know where I stand now :o)

Thanks,

Dave