Being able to right click and have quick option to things like dimension/linear/highlight/count ect is great, except it's only the default version of each. If there could be a way to change those to say, some of your most used templates, that would make for a nice QoL change.
Unless I'm missing something the only way to use your templates and have them appear as a new take off in the list rather than a continuation of a previous one is to click the template tab > click the gear icon > click new take off. It's just a little clunky when you need to do that for a lot of items. If I could take one of my template and assign it to that right click menu so that it creates a "new" take off for it when used it would speed things up. It's only a few seconds for each instance but it adds up over time and just streamlines the process.
I like to use the linear tool for dimensioning purposes specifically because it shows up in the take off list to the right and can have its name customized, whereas the actual dimension tool does not. This means every time I want to take a dimension of something I have to go through the process described above because I don't want a single total linear dimension of everything in my scope, but separate dimension for each item. I've created a few different linear tool templates with specific names/colors/settings and will use the relevant one as needed.
The reason I don't use the actual dimension tool for dimensioning is because it does not show up in the take off list to the right, and it only displays as feet with no option for inches, which I prefer due to how our internal pricing system works. Just saves me from having to do so much mental math.
Thank you for the clear request and details. I'll pass this request along to the development team.