Member Sites Navigation - Can we truly replace the Navigation panel for members?

Hey all, 

I'm wondering if I'm missing something about Member Areas, specifically the 'Replace Main Navigation' setting.

My impression is that for Member Sites I would be able to replace the navigation panel with a new one with a different set of links. Rather, it seems that this feature removes all control over the navigation panel and only shows members a rather anemic set of links where all of the member-accessible pages are crunched into a single category. (see screenshots below)

Note: We are not wanting to use the 'Show in Customer Account Panel' option--we want a different set of links in the navigation panel, but for it to still resemble the original navigation panel. Am I missing something?

Before someone logs into the site:

The member experience(!!):

Appreciate any and all assistance here.🙏🏻

Hello - Any update on this? I'm experiencing the same problem.

I Have noticed similar questions over the past 2-years with no resolution 😞 

Cheers

You can use Site Nav plugin by @WillMyers to create new site navigation in Member Area

https://www.will-myers.com/products/p/main-nav-replacer