garageCube

Individual lock option on the layers to prevent changing setting by mistake.
Auto select layer (photoshop style) click on the media in the preview window to select layer.

Hello SirAlex,

Part 1 of your wish is a heavily documented request
Part 2 is actually possible already in the current version of Modul8 by pressing the alt(or option key) and single clicking on the layer in the preview window

Lock layer!