> I was just reading through the IDL -> python mapping, and it looks like a > number of bits (including the DII create_request mapping) seem to require > the interface repository. If you think it shouldn't work this way (i.e. application has to provide all type information), feel free to raise an issue. OTOH, I don't think Python developers want to use the DII - especially if the ORB can create proper method signatures on-the-fly. Regards, Martin