How about if you implement the fixed paths into the main patch download. I would be guessing that each patch would only break a few paths, many of which are used by several activities.
Again however, I have no ideas of the practicalities of this- Would the activity authours need to be consulted? etc. etc.
Whatever happens, any developments to this superb route can only make it better- Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Chris Lees
