[Qgis-developer] option to disable font vectorization in labels

[Vincent Mora]

Hi all,

I'm working on improving svg export from composer. The aim is to be able 
to fine tune maps in a vector graphics editor (e.g. Illustrator or 
Inkscape).

I already added an option to have each map layer in an different svg 
group that will be recognized by Inkscape as a layer 
(https://github.com/qgis/QGIS/pull/1092).

Now I'd like to have text (especially labels) exported as text and not 
as paths.

At the moment text is vectorized (drawn with QPainter::drawPath) for 
understandable portability reasons. While this can remain the default, 
an option would be a nice addition and solve 
http://hub.qgis.org/issues/3975.

The option must be passed to QgsPalLabeling (tested, works at lest for 
simple cases).

The question is where to put this option ?

So far I think of 3 places:
- a global project option: you will see the result in the canvas as you work
- a layer label option: in this case you have to change the behavior for 
each layer
- a composer option: you make the choice when you export to svg, in this 
case you don't see the result until you open the svg

Suggestion ?

Thanks,

V.