Hi Wayne,
I do have the full dimension strings, the orchestral and the chamber strings. But so far, I didn't manage to realise anything decent with the dimensions. I also have all the SE instruments and sections, which are very good starters, but the full libraries have more articulations and flexibility in use. So I'm not the right person to give you any advise on the dimension strings...
I used to work with Finale (for more than 15 years), but now I only work with Notion (now version 5). I do my postprocessing in Logic Pro X. So I guess we both work the same way (notation with as many performance details as possible) and then the postproduction in a DAW.
At this moment, I'm working of a training version of Rameau's Contredanse from 'Les Indes Galantes'. Rather demanding as to techniques and articulations. I've already made 5 version (4 with Vienna Suite and 1 with MIR), but none of them is satisfactory so far. I will post it from the moment I'm pleased with the result.
And let me congratulate again with the very classical construction of your work. A rare capability these days.
Max
http://www.joswyl.be