oh, forgot to add this: we're using jboss as version 4.0.4.GA, seam version 1.0.1.GA and (if it matters) jbpm version 3.1.2. thanks. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=3985446#3985446 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=3985446