Quote - I like the fact that they use text files okay; computers today are fast enough that the extra size over a binary format isn't the same issue it once was. Now, the CR2 data format... sigh what a convoluted mess.

I agree on that. The CR2 data format is a mess. If they want to stay with a text file, they should support a kind of structured XML style. This would definitely increase the 'parse-ability' of the file. Since Poser 5 these textfiles became so big that it's really hard to work with them in a conventional editor. Also the absolute path information in saved files is a problem sometimes.

So I would prefer a binary format with a kind of improved CR2 editor or a structured XML-style text file. Another option would be to part the files and include them with statements. External morphs were a good idea for the beginning, but unfortunately not well communicated in the beginning. The material information could also be external.