FTFA… My guess it's what we all got into this thing for… Fly the
airplane.
Back on topic.. I would not be using the automation to side step from close in for a few reasons. The airbus can be fairly aggressive in intercepting the loc or g/s (especially closer in) and you as the pilot can (well should) be able to do it much smoother, even leaving the FDs on re arming the approach if you "need" the magic. My technique personally is to simply do it with the Mk I eye ball but some guys like using the magic (to each their own).