> Is my understanding correct that there's lots more work to be done before we
> reach that point? Or are there hidden features or minor bug fixes that will
> fix my problems?

Embedding in KDE (and KOffice as well) is done via KParts. In your case,
you can create your diagram in Kontour, KOffice's vector graphic app,
embedded in KWord. Dia won't work because it doesn't support KParts, it's
even not a KDE application.

Regards,

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