>> more or less complex image requires special editing WYSIWYG application to create it I agree, it's like having to deal with images all over again; which we

>> more or less complex image requires special editing WYSIWYG application to create it I agree, it's like having to deal with images all over again; which we all know was a severe problem for the industry. >> ??? what to do here to change the color ??? You see, that's because you picked one of the ways to use SVG that doesn't work the way you say you want it to. You are ignoring the other ways to handle the situation without the problem you're claiming. I would say you are being borderline dishonest just to make your false point. As for the path idea, I don't think I would necessarily be against such a thing. But it would seem unwieldy with a complicated path.