Of all the tips I've been given regarding lighting, the GRAIL as far as I'm concerned is "Be Flexible" - I work predominantly with one band and basically the same rig. Variations depending on venue size (Nothing like your setup Mr eedetail
) But I do get thrown into situations with multi band, all day events.
I forgo control of everything individually, although it would be nice and work from a supply of stock scenes and moods and with a 15" laptop and mouse do what I do.
Unfortunately, I rarely have room for a second monitor as Joe Public is usually too up close and personal so flexibility with a single monitor setup would be ideal. Your <alt> <tab> suggestion sounds great so long as a page running in the background doesn't effect the functionality of live!
I do have to agree that the work put in by support is second to none and it seems as if a possible split in Lighting Controller versions may soon be rqd. One for theatre users and a second 'light' version (no pun intended) for general use. That may ease the implementation of some of the features being requested.
Cheers all