Hey Templer,

Yes with the new features:
str_remove / str_create
pan_remove / pan_create
txt_create / (remove functions is missing atm)
bmap_remove / bmap_create
level_free / level_mark
dds textures

all your problems could be solved. JCL announced some time ago, that they will change their update policy after the final A6.4 release.
I'll request it another time in the ask conitec forum, because your points are really good.

TripleX

PS: Are you a 3DGS-Beta Tester? In this case you could at least test the new features.