The problem with the "missing" Properties is just a scrolling issue for me (on Tiger originally, but now also on Snow Leopard).

I hover over the Properties pane and scroll up (or occasionally scroll right) and the info slides back into view.

Some of the work going into Pro 2010 is going to be put into Poser 8 with a future SR. The much improved library, for example. EDIT: I should add that this is what I have heard from those who should know... it's not first hand information.

"If I were a shadow, I know I wouldn't like to be half of what I should be."
Mr Otsuka, the old black tomcat in Kafka on the Shore (Haruki Murakami)