> I have found that setting the IB_Connection property (in C++ Builder
> 5 Pro) doesn't 'stick' unless I have placed an IB_SessionProps object
> on one of the forms.
>
> Is this expected behaviour, a C++ Builder issue, or something
> completely different?

Yes, this is intended behavior. It is a constant source of problems to have
your connection established during the component loading process. It's much
better to defer it until you put it under run-time control of your code.

Jason Wharton
CPS - Mesa AZ
http://www.ibobjects.com