Hi Martin - you are correct, and the work around that you identified is indeed probably the quickest way to accomplish the same outcome.

In general: if you feel that certain things are important, you can always suggest a new feature over here DataMiner Feature Suggestions - DataMiner Dojo

Our Product Owners are always very interested to learn from our users, and they review these suggestions on a regular basis.  Please note that of course they have a finite capacity with their development squads, and there's an infinite number of things that they can work on.  So they really try to focus on making the biggest possible positive impact for the users, and deliver maximum value with their squad on each iteration.  In that sense, they are also always keen to learn how important something is, whether it is something you only need occasionally (and an alternative and reasonable work around is available) or whether it is a major obstacle for you to get things done.  So the fact that an item is not picked up by them is not necessarily because it doesn't have any merits or value at all.

Thank you for being part of the community, and we would love you to continue sharing your thoughts and ideas on DataMiner.