I am writing about several issues. Can you address them all? They all kind of related.
I downloaded the latest geodirectory gdf modern child theme.
1) I can’t change the (grid/column) layout in the Geodirectory Design layout for Details. I have clicked on the layout and saved the changes, but the changes aren’t reflected.
http://iwedmark.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=geodirectory&tab=design_settings
2) The search form comes in under the navbar and in the container space in the listings page. http://iwedmark.com/index.php/places/united-states/california/san-francisco/attractions/rittenhouse-square/ From what I can see in the tutorial video and your website, the search should come in the navbar.
3) Is there more than 1 child theme for the Geodirectory framework? There are several child themes for the Genesis child theme.
I provided links. If you need files, please tell me which files I need to attach.