HQL Queries - multiple objects

Hi all, I was wondering, is it possible to use a single query to get document details and specified linked objects using one query (specific fields of those objects would be even better)? For example, A document is created using a class template. Inside the document are used two other classes, which are used multiple times. One of those classes is used for critical information that needs to be shown in the document listing. Currently what I do is to return a query based on the class for documents, then loop through those results for document names. Inside each loop I'm performing a second loop for the class with critical information (shown in the listing). This eventually results in some fairly heavy traffic (as you could imagine), which I'd like to resolve. Not sure if this description is clear enough, but any suggestions or idea's would be welcome! Brandon Esbach Software Engineer M/A-Com Eurotec Operations LoughMahon Technology Park, Skehard Road, Blackrock, Cork, Ireland Tel +353 21 4808305