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From: Bob Manjoney <rjm@snet.net>
Subject: Re: [VA 3.0a]  Difference between AbtPart and Object
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Joe Winchester wrote:

> The difference revolves around whether or not you intend to introduce
> instance of your class onto the composition editor.  
>
> ...
> 
> The difference is that AbtPart is just a superior implementation if you
> intend to surface your object onto the free form area of a composition
> editor.  
>
> ...

I didn't think that AbtPart introduces composition editing capability
(i.e., Visual programming on the comp editor via connections etc..).  I
thought that didn't come in until you hit AbtAppBldrPart in the
hierarchy.  

Bob Manjoney
