Thanks for your speedy reply, Jim.
In these areas (the many tiny UI refinements -- things like all dialog boxes consistently remembering their size, position, & previous settings) Vectorworks resembles a giant, splendid mansion with some wings and floors in which cleaning and periodic redecorating have been neglected.
Leading to a sense of impressiveness but tinged with disappointment and occasional annoyance upon encountering said areas.
I should say, though, on the whole VW is fantastically powerful and it is allowing me to work at a level of clarity, specificity, realism, accuracy, and completeness that was unimaginable without it.
Please keep up the good work.