Another reason I don't like the in-line method (beyond overlap of controllers) is that I almost always work with a small group of tracks at the same time, so jumping to a single track is disorienting and interferes with concentration on a task.   The use of envelope-drawing functions within a controller pane channel (lane, or what ever you call it) would be fine, the drawing tools are far better for envelopes than for controllers.     Sonar is the worst in this regard among ALL other Daws that i'm aware of, so the promotional people might change "world's best DAW" to "world's worst DAW"  

Thank you guys.

Please request to headquarters with me. There is still time until the next patch.

williamcopper
Another reason I don't like the in-line method (beyond overlap of controllers)

 
Each automation controller can have its own lane. They don't have to overlap .
 

...is that I almost always work with a small group of tracks at the same time, so jumping to a single track is disorienting and interferes with concentration on a task.

Shift-Z in track view. Show as much or as little of the track you're working on compared to the other tracks, and as much or as little of the other tracks as you want. Knowing how to use this function, combined with screensets, makes it easy to create different editing environments.
 
This isn't to say that improvements can't be made, but there are three distinct and very different ways to edit MIDI controllers. I find that at least one of them will work for every controller editing scenario I've encountered.
 
i realize you enjoy hyperbole, but if you truly feel SONAR should be advertised as the "world's worst DAW," perhaps you would be happier if you used what you consider the world's best DAW. 

I have to rely on the translator because I do not know English well, but I think that this remark of Williams means that the problem is serious enough to worsen the reputation of sonar. Of course they are a great way to replace, CW should not overlook these problems like bugs in order to leave the best DAW.

당신의 문은 말보다 더 의미가있다 "SONAR는 세계에서 최악의 DAW입니다." 

I am sad to hear that. I've been thinking sonar always the best DAW, William thought would be the same. The future of the reputation of sonar depends on the action of CW.
I reported the issues to CW, waiting for the reply.

Cakewalk is always looking for ways to improve SONAR. Whether changes happen or not depends on whether enough people want a change, and whether those people agree on what the change should be.
 
I like using automation lanes when I need to edit lots of controllers easily, and use the PRV for an overview or when I need to edit only a few controllers. Different people have different ways of working with SONAR.
 
It will not be possible to please everyone and every way of working. That is why I wonder why someone who thinks SONAR should be marketed as the "world's worst DAW" is not using what he thinks is the world's best DAW. If I think someone makes the "world's worst music," I won't listen to it. I'll listen to music that I like.

Actually its an insult to both CW and us users. Some few members seem to think doing so is a sign of their superior grasp of the issue. I have no problem with pointing out something that could be improved or a way to do that improvement. I have put in feature requests and I know that Mr. Anderton has too. 
 
On the other hand it is a discussion stopper when a statement of the sort above is made where "its the worlds worst DAW" is dropped in as if a bomb to a peaceful forum. All credibility of the speaker is instantly lost.
 
I no longer want to listen to them. It hurts them not Sonar or CW.  

Totally I agree. I would note for this forum.
Anyway in my opinion, if someone finds a bug in the part that is not used often, if it was very important to him, the company should not ignore his comments.

CW has promised to respond faster to problems through a new monthly update, I'm looking forward to that system can not be seen in any company.

I'm looking for users in the same situation with me. I can wait even if it take some time.