I have a workflow that has a form where datafields would be hard to manage (80 of them) and the data is not really normalized for a smart object. Instead we used xmldatafields. I don't have time to pretty this up but wanted to post my notes.  I hope they help you. Things to know, use client connection not management ...

Is it possible to include .Net code in Infopath browser-enabled forms if you want to use them in Blackpearl? It's quite easy to develop a workflow based on a codeless Infopath form, but I still cannot figure out how to deploy a form with embedded code, as it has to be approve first by an Sharepoint administrator. Any idea?