Assign Layers to Template Items, Duplicate Button or Hot Key

It would be neat to be able to assign a layer to specific takeoffs in a template, or even assign a default layer to any new/copied takeoff in a specific folder in a template.

For example, as an Mechanical Estimator I have a template for Plumbing Pipe, under that template I have folders for different pipe types (copper type L, cast iron hubless, Sch. 40 PVC, etc) and then under that a takeoff (not item) for various sizes that come up commonly on jobs I bid. It would be great to assign a layer to each of those takeoff, and make it so that whenever it is used on a project it automatically creates that layer.

Also, it would be nice to have a hotkey or button of some sort other than copy/paste that would duplicate a takeoff without adding the (#) at the end, for example copy/pasting "1/2" copper pipe" creates "1/2" copper pipe (2)", which I then need to double click and edit the property of that item to change it to "3/4" copper pipe" and delete the (2). It sounds simple, but in terms of workflow, it one of those things that would be a barely noticeable, but effective add.