Added plugin definition data to the render class render method

Here is my simple path that allows the plugin object to be inside the render method.

Hi, not sure what you mean by 'For some reason' - can you please explain why the change is needed?

Changed the version of this issue. Version 2.2.0 is now released, which means new developments and disruptive changes should be targeted against the 2.2.x development branch.

Merge requests from the community will be incredibly welcome.
Note: Only GitLab merge requests (not *.patch files) are reviewed by the currently active maintainer.

Thanks!

Additionally, the status has been changed as per comment #4 above.