Importing vector images as Affinity Curves

[Signguy]

The only major thing holding me back from using Affinity as my full time vector image tool is the import handling of vector images.

 

I use eps files a lot in my work and when I import(place...) an eps file it gets saved on the layer as an embedded document.  I then have to double click on the image to edit it.  Then I need to double click on that image to select its curves.  I next copy its outline, go back to my original document and then I paste the outline into my document.  I then need to delete the imported image(embedded document).  If I don't do the above process, The image will not print(cut).  

 

Is there any way that Affinity can turn on a user preference that will allow a user to select if they want to import images as embedded documents or converted as curves upon placing them in the document?  Or, provide a button that can be clicked to automatically convert to curves instead of doing the above procedure?

 

I know this has been asked before but I haven't seen a definitive answer if this is something that will be available soon or not.  It's this and curved text that is preventing me from cutting the strings on Illustrator (I can wait for the other goodies on your future upgrade path).  

 

I am using the beta.