andytaylor3252

Join Date 08/2012

Folder Portal Default Layout

How do we set it - if possible?

I have used Fences for years and only recently started using the Folder Portal facility and I love it. However, at the top level I set my view to be list instead of the default icon layout view as I find it to be better for my use of the portals. The biggest issue though is as I drill down into the folders I have to set the view in every sub-folder which can be very time consuming.

Is there a way to set a default for all folder views to be whatever I like or at least if I set the root folder as a certain view, i.e. List instead of Icons, that sub-folders I drill down into have the same layout as the parent/root folder?

Thanks

Andy

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kseniyaslavsky

AzDude

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Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

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sdrohan

Join Date 10/2012

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Hello,

Sorry for the trouble.

This is actually how Windows explorer works (and what Folder portals use)... That said, we are looking for ways to address it.

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Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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I have the same issue and request - to keep the view of drill-down folders the same as how I had set the view in the root folder portal. Looking forward to a resolution. Thanks.

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I'm seeking the same functionality... ability to define default settings for folder portals (or even fences).

Like others, I prefer Details or list view in portals and don't like having to reselect every time I establish a portal or drill down into subfolders.

For fences, I prefer to have a certain opacity setting, and it would be nice to be able to define a default.

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Another request for this functionality. I too prefer the List / Detail view and would like the ability to set it as a default and for it to propagate down the hierarchy.

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Quoting pgkdejager,

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@basj I just downloaded Fences trial version and my first impression is that it's a terrific way of organizing desktop. It has also a lot of potential for creating workspaces on the desktop.

Fences appears to be the only tool with a "Details" view on folder contents. It would be very convenient to have this capability also on regular desktop fences, as in my work a lot of file names add "date-topic" before the interesting part of the file name.

While exploring the Folder Portal I immediately ran into having to set this view manually for each subfolder in it. This is really a pain. It would be really convenient if one could set a default view for a folder portal, both per fence and as general Fences setting for new fences.

I expect implementing this will be a minor effort and to be honest I am a bit shocked that an RSI preventing capability that is longed for by many for at least 2 years now has not made it to release already.

Small effort, great joy - aka, low hanging fruit!

Can you please see to this and similar requests?

Regards,
Gerco

Hi there

I have read many blog entries before making this specific entry but you guys won't get tired saying this and that is already addressed to the development team. Not only month ago like in this post but also years ago. No improvement since then in what wold be a minor issue for the development but big pain for End User. (I know what I am talking about).

But this issue (and it is not the only one) is a real pain: to set the same view manually for each subfolder!!!! I really urge you to change this as it is done by your developer in no time and helps that much.

If you don't do that fast at least tell me/us where (config. File, backup file or more likely registry) we/I can set up the views being applied to all subfolders of a (specific) portal folder window as workaround (for now) by ourself / myself!

Best regards and please dont apologize that you feel sorry for me/us having this trouble and don't tell us/ me the developer team might know it already. Just fix it!

best regards

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