Yes what you describe works well for the non TI line. With the VC Plugin enabled the synth doesn't send MIDI CC or Sysex to the computer so it doesn't work.
But nonetheless I think I broke the synth today. I switched on my computer and loaded my project from yesterday and it stays silent. Doesn't react to any keystroke or MIDI anymore. I did the following: Restarted the synth several times, restarted the software and computer several times, Reinstalled the software, checked every available protocol... Nothing. It's so sad
edit: Okay, got the issues sorted out: The Virus wasn't reacting due to an issue with Sonar, but I fixed it so nothing wrong here.
For the automation business I figured out a nice workflow. The Tracks I want to edit get moved up until they are next to the corresponding automation lanes, then everything gets color coded and I can easily copy & paste.. phew!
edit2: BTW when you click on the screenshot you get 100% original size