// scoped graph is versioned by definition
        if (scopedVertices) {
            versionedVertices = true;
        }
    }

    public ArtifactScopeEnum getScope() {
        return scope;
    }

    public void setScope(ArtifactScopeEnum scope) {
        this.scope = scope;
    }

    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    public boolean isEmpty() {