Something I just noticed - which you are describing - is that if I don't log in with SmartDebuff loaded as the panel, my title bar loads - which I don't use... again - it may have to do with what you've described.
I've already had a chance to test it with a 5 man group - it works beautifully while switching between Skada and SDB.
I can't thank you enough, can I?
~Radicall8