I’ve been using the desktop version of MGP more and more because of the Sync Grid feature, and for design ergonomics (haha). What would really make this version fly is some adaptation to MacOS Finder navigation conventions. For instance:
• Being able to use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move elements around instead of hold-click drag
• Shift- and Command- Select to choose groups of elements instead of rubber-banding with the pointer (This would make it way easier to consolidate groups of buttons that are separated)
• Being able to use Tab & Tab focus to move through elements on the screen
• Right-clicking on elements for some common contextual functions/menus or services
• Recognizing Finder text-editing shortcuts. These are a colossal timesaver when editing or typing lots of text.
There are others, but you get the drift. They’re just basic Finder controls that are pretty much universal across all apps. It’s this kind of utilization that would make using the desktop app a speedier layout and design tool than using a tablet.
I’ve also noticed that when I’m using the desktop app in tandem with my iPads, disconnections happen WAY more often. I’m also not sure why I can’t use MGP desktop without having Wifi turned on. Isn’t the data access for the desktop app self-contained on the local drive?