>> map creation from specified key and value columns (either key,value or aliased)
-1, I don't see this as a general need; you can always use a criteria query with a resultTransformer (I'm currently resisting the idea of adding ResultTransformer to the HQL facility). >> plugable loaders Well, between custom persisters, CustomQuery and the new <loader query-ref> stuff, there is already an enormous amount of flexibility here. It would take a lot to convince me that there is some case that can't be handled. >> JavaBean construction from aliased properties yes, this is on my TODO list. It is straightforward. Patches are very welcome. ------------------------------------------------------- SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users. Discover which products truly live up to the hype. Start reading now. http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_ide95&alloc_id396&op=click _______________________________________________ hibernate-devel mailing list hibernate-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hibernate-devel