I completely understand where you are coming from mr.

SetNearestOrthoView script mapped to an easily accessible binding (like ctrl+space) really solved this for me, to the extent that I now miss MoI way of handling when I work in other programs. I do not like working with 4 views open either and this really changed the game, being able to snap to the right angle and then continue in 3d view.

The developer of this program is heavily engaged with the user base and gives support in the best way I've seen (almost superhuman dedication to explain or solve issues).

It might seem daunting at first, but MoI is customizable to fit your workflow, right now I am not missing the usual gizmo at all. It's super fast and fluent, coming from someone that had the same concern initially. There is great thought behind the UI choices and over the last couple of years I appreciated the direct way that one can "sketch" in this program and maintain flow without intrusive elements or pop ups.

I thought I should share my experience, since I had the same issue when learning MoI.