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Remove NoTransientInstancesOfPersistentClass conditional define #26

@bero

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@bero

Summary

The NoTransientInstancesOfPersistentClass conditional define should be removed and the check should always be enforced.

Background

Currently, creating transient instances of persistent classes is conditionally prevented via { NoTransientInstancesOfPersistentClass} in BoldSystem.pas. This define is enabled under the Attracs configuration but disabled otherwise.

Problem

There is no valid use case for creating transient instances of persistent classes:

  • Temporary objects can use undo/rollback or separate DTO classes
  • Preview/simulation scenarios should use separate in-memory systems
  • Template objects can be stored in DB or use non-persistent classes
    The conditional define:
  • Implies the feature might be useful (it isn't)
  • Allows bugs in builds without the define
  • Adds unnecessary complexity
  • The AddTransientFromSystem procedure in BoldObjectListControllers.pas becomes dead code

Proposed Solution

  1. Remove { NoTransientInstancesOfPersistentClass} from Bold.inc
  2. Remove { NoTransientInstancesOfPersistentClass} from non-Attracs block
  3. Make the check in BoldSystem.pas unconditional
  4. Remove dead code AddTransientFromSystem from BoldObjectListControllers.pas
  5. Update tests that relied on this feature

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