2019 version of Prem Elements is ruined.

[AlanJPerks]

2018 version worked perfectly and had all the tools to edit quickly. Adding gimmick automated features at the expense of normal editing makes no sense. The instructions start with 2019, but then degenerate into outdated stuff on early versions.

I am so frustrated at this degrade.

What do others think?

[Bill Sprague]

What do I think?  A lot of things, and it is all opinion.

First, I didn't see an expense of normal editing.  It is all still there. 

Second, which instructions are you referring to?  Have you looked at this manual?  https://helpx.adobe.com/pdf/premiere-elements_reference.pdf

Additionally the Premiere Elements books by Steve Grisetti on Amazon are excellent instruction sources.

If there is something in "normal editing" not working, consider starting a topic with that as a title.  You should get some pretty good help.