Apply image to layers below target, or merge to new layer

I'd like an option to apply image from source: "layers below the target layer", instead of the current options of merged or choosing a layer.
or
possibly a more flexible and faster method may be to choose a selection of contiguous layers and add a "merge to new layer" menu choice. This would merge the selected layers and flatten to a new layer above the selected layers.
This would be convenient for interim builds of layers and retaining layered work.
...... yes there are many ways to do this currently, this is a feature request.

Hi Chris
Sorry for the delay a bunch of stuff landed on my desk.
>I don’t want to annoy you, but could you be more specific?
no worries, you're a very helpful person around here. There's nothing really specific, a fun new features areas should be exciting, and there's little benefit to anyone posting ( except for egos ) so I think I'll hang around the other areas that are focused on fixing problems.
regards
j

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