Default view - Standard view

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Wed Jul 03, 2024 1:30 pm

Hi,

I have currently set up my STANDARD VIEW (Default view) as follows:

Menu "Tools" > Options... > Home
Columns:
Name;Path;Extension;Size;Total Size;Date Modified;Date Created;Date Accessed;Title;Subject;Comment;Markierungen;Tags;Authors;File List Filename;Column A;Column B
etc.

Bookmark: Search > Custom:

/hide-preview
/hide-folders-sidebar
/hide-bookmarks-sidebar
/hide-filters-sidebar
/comment ALT+ENTER causes a line break; nop: can also be used for comments, e.g. in the name | https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=68068#p68068

Filter: Everything; Columns: The same as listed under "Home"; Keyboard shortcut: ALT+Y

I have defined the columns and column widths as follows: /columns <property-list> | columns:
(Monitor 24", Scaling size 125%, resolution 1920 x 1280 pixel (native screen resolution))

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columns:[{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},{"name":"Extension","width":74.375},{"name":"Size","width":74.375},{"name":"Total Size","width":89.25},{"name":"Date Modified","width":104.125},{"name":"Date Created","width":104.125},{"name":"Date Accessed","width":133.875},{"name":"Title","width":148.75},{"name":"Subject","width":148.75},{"name":"Comment","width":148.75},{"name":"Markierungen","width":148.75},{"name":"Tags","width":148.75},{"name":"Authors","width":148.75},{"name":"File List Filename","width":178.5},{"name":"Column A","width":133.875},{"name":"Column B","width":133.875}]

columns:[{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},{"name":"Extension","width":74.375},{"name":"Size","width":74.375},{"name":"Total Size","width":89.25},{"name":"Date Modified","width":104.125},{"name":"Date Created","width":104.125},{"name":"Date Accessed","width":133.875},{"name":"Title","width":148.75},{"name":"Subject","width":148.75},{"name":"Comment","width":148.75},{"name":"Markierungen","width":148.75},{"name":"Tags","width":148.75},{"name":"Authors","width":148.75},{"name":"File List Filename","width":178.5},{"name":"Column A","width":133.875},{"name":"Column B","width":133.875}] --- ... Example: 2.5 cm x 29.75 = Everything width: 74.375

Column name	Column width	Everything width:
Name	12.5 cm	372
Path	20.1 cm	595
Extension	2.5 cm	74.375
Size	2.5 cm	74.375
Total Size	3.0 cm	89.25
Date Modified	3.5 cm	104.125
Date Created	3.5 cm	104.125
Date Accessed	4.5 cm	133.875
Title	5.0 cm	148.75
Subject	5.0 cm	148.75
Comment	5.0 cm	148.75
Markierungen 1)	5.0 cm	148.75
Tags 2)	5.0 cm	148.75
Authors	5.0 cm	148.75
File List Filename	6.0 cm	178.50
Column A	4.5 cm	133.875
Column B	4.5 cm	133.875

1) Markierungen (Language: German ... means "Stichwörter" = "Keywords" in English): Same result as "Tags" exclusive keywords for PDF files
2) Tags: Keywords inclusive keywords for PDF files

My goal is to be able to change column widths as desired after starting 'Everything'.
I want to be able to restore the defined column widths and columns using the above bookmark (ALT+Y).

Unfortunately, adding the columns and column widths in the bookmark above did not help:
/columns:[{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},...,{"name":"Column B","width":133.875}] ... <-- abbreviated representation
Reference: /columns <property-list>

Please help.

PS:
At the moment I can restore my column widths by copying the code under point 3. columns and column width
into the search box of 'Everything'.

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Post by **therube** » Wed Jul 03, 2024 3:31 pm

(Related, in a "restore back to some set column width set" kind of way:
[Suggestion] Temporarily show full column contents
Feature Request: Automatic Fit of Column Width
Multi-Rename, F11 Full Screen hotkey)

Post by **void** » Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:44 pm

Unfortunately, adding the columns and column widths in the bookmark above did not help:
/columns:[{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},...,{"name":"Column B","width":133.875}] ... <-- abbreviated representation
Reference: /columns <property-list>

Please try the following in your bookmark search:

/columns [{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},...,{"name":"Column B","width":133.875}]

Note the space after /columns

Please make sure your bookmark columns is set to (No Change)

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Thu Jul 04, 2024 1:56 pm

void wrote: Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:44 pm Please try the following in your bookmark search:

/columns [{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},...,{"name":"Column B","width":133.875}]

Note the space after /columns

Please make sure your bookmark columns is set to (No Change)

Thank you, unfortunately this is not yet working [as expected].

I use a bookmark (ALT+S) to change the column view to the following values (13 columns):
Name;Path;Extension;Size;Total Size;Date Modified;Date Created;Date Accessed;Comment;Tags;File List Filename;Column A;Column B
Then I try to restore my standard view (17 columns) with bookmark (ALT+Y):
Name;Path;Extension;Size;Total Size;Date Modified;Date Created;Date Accessed;Title;Subject;Comment;Markierungen;Tags;Authors;File List Filename;Column A;Column B
Result:
The column view remains UNCHANGED, i.e. the columns from Bookmark (ALT+S) - (13 columns) remain available.
If I now change the value of "(No change)" in the bookmark (ALT+Y) in Columns and look at the columns now entered
I notice that instead of my previous column names from Bookmarks (ALT+Y) - (17 columns)
the column names of bookmarks (ALT+S) - (13 columns) are displayed.

I.e. the content of this bookmark (ALT+Y) has changed without my intervention(!)
I have now deleted all self-defined columns in Columns under Bookmark (ALT+Y) and only selected "(No change)".
See also the next point: "Filter" -> After using the bookmark (ALT+S) and then applying the filter
the bookmark (ALT+Y) was again filled with column names(!).
Filter "Everything (Alt+X) nopreview: | Columns"
By chance I realised that this filter can restore my standard view (ALT+Y) - (17 columns), exclusive of the column widths:

Filter
Search: nopreview:
Columns: 14 columns
Name;Path;Extension;Size;Total Size;Date Modified;Date Created;Date Accessed;Title;Subject;Tags;Comment;Authors;File List Filename

The columns of the bookmark (ALT+Y) and filter (ALT+X) were thus combined (I find this optimal).
The "Search" field is different for bookmarks and filters.
Perhaps the contents of the "Search" field could also be combined, because then the self-defined column widths could also be applied.
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Home > Columns
Furthermore, the column names of bookmark (ALT+S) - (13 columns) are displayed after closing 'Everything' and restarting it
and NOT the columns defined in 'Everything' Options - 1.5.0.1383a (x64) > Home > Columns: (17 columns).
Columns:
Name;Path;Extension;Size;Total Size;Date Modified;Date Created;Date Accessed;Title;Subject;Comment;Markierungen;Tags;Authors;File List Filename;Column A;Column B

In my opinion, Home > Columns should always be accessed after a [re-]start of Everything, even if, for example,
a bookmark that was last used was set to "(No change)" in Columns.

Exception: A setting in 'Everything' which overrules this rule (currently I am not aware of any).
The setting -> Advanced > session_store_restore_on_first_new_window: true ... which after a restart of 'Everything'
automatically restores the previous search query could be considered approximately as such an exception.
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Note on the use of a bookmark
For columns based on bookmarks and home columns, which may only differ by a few columns it is currently not immediately possible
to determine whether the standard view is switched on or whether a bookmark view is available.
A) Here I would find it very helpful if, for example, a note could be displayed in the status bar, such as BOOKMARK for bookmarks.
EDIT: I withdraw this proposal.
B) Perhaps a hint would also be helpful here: Menu "View" > "Bookmarks" ...
When using a bookmark, a filled circle could be displayed BEFORE the bookmark, for example.

Please check.
Thank you!

PS:
I sent you an email with settings files on 4 July.

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EDIT: Point 7.A)

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:25 am

void wrote: Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:44 pm Please try the following in your bookmark search:
Please make sure your bookmark columns is set to (No Change)

This point is not clear to me and I have tried to present my view on it.

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The logic currently applied is consistent with my test results (for me the expected results!).

In my opinion, the "only" question at the moment is how to integrate this point in a bookmark:

void wrote: Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:44 pm Please try the following in your bookmark search:

/columns [{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},...,{"name":"Column B","width":133.875}]

Note the space after /columns

Perhaps you could use a separate command - only for the definitions of column widths -
to avoid an effect on the (number of) columns used.

Example:

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/columnswidth [{"Name":372},{"Path":595},{"Extension":74.375},...}]

Post by **void** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:29 am

The active filter columns will override your bookmark columns.

Please do not specify columns in your Everything filter.
Setting columns is fine for other temporary filters.

I recommend the following:
Set your Everything filter columns to (no change)
Set your view Alt + S bookmark columns to (no change)
Add a /columns search command to your Alt + S bookmark search.
Set your view Alt + Y bookmark columns to (no change)
Add a /columns search command to your Alt + Y bookmark search.

I will consider a /columnswidth search command.
Thank you for the suggestion.

If you want to quickly get the JSON array of column objects for the current columns:

In Everything, from the Help menu, click Troubleshooting Information.
The JSON array of column objects is shown under columns=

Note: The config uses columns= and search commands use /columns<space>

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:02 am

2void
Thanks for the information!

I am currently having problems understanding and using the topic and would like to try to review the topic again
once the following has been implemented:

void wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:29 am I will consider a /columnswidth search command.
Thank you for the suggestion.

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Sat Feb 08, 2025 12:26 am

Hi,
I suggest the following commands to make it easier to restore the default view with a bookmark.

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/filterbar=[{"name":"Everything","width":490.875}] 	 	; 490.875 is 16.50 cm ... on my PC
/filterbar=left
/filterbar=right

See also: Bookmark "Default view (ALT+Y)".
Search Commands | / search commands

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Fri Oct 31, 2025 1:51 am

2void

Hi,
I am having a problem with the automatic creation of my default view after opening a new tab.

Example:
1. Search query (with different column widths) -> OK
2. Open a new tab (Ctrl+T) -> the columns move together!

I have saved my preferred default view in a bookmark, which I access via shortcut ALT+Y.

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/echo off
/comment - ALT+ENTER causes a line break / add a newline ...
/comment - about:home <ENTER> = Filter "Everything" | about:keys <ENTER> = Keyboard Shortcuts | about:config = Path\Everything.ini | [ALT+F6] whole:about:exe|whole:about:ini  nop:"Everything Service running" = Path\Everything.exe, Path\Everything.ini
/comment - nop:"my bookmark comment" ... can also be used for comments in the Everything search box before or after the search query | https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=68068#p68068
/comment - https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15288 Default view - Standard view [ALT+Y]
/comment - https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14954 [SOLVED] Commands for Menu "View" > Preview ... ON/OFF in a bookmark or filter
/comment - "Filter" field starting at 35.00 cm, Monitor 24'', Scaling 125%, 1920 x 1200 pixels (native screen resolution), maximised view | FastStone Capture screen ruler: https://www.faststone.org/FSCaptureDetail.htm, https://www.ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?p=464783#p464783
/comment - /view=0;icon_use_thumbnails=!icon_use_thumbnails;icon_size=icon_use_thumbnails?64:16  https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51189#p51189 - Ctrl+Shift+F7 On/Off
/comment - /close_all_tabs_on_the_right (not yet implemented) - https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16905 Middle click last tab is clearing search box
/comment - /columns=[{ ... width: --> Menu "Help" - "Troubleshooting Information" (Default view) -OR- file: "Session.json" (Current view). [Option: Everything.exe -update ... saves the file "Session.json"]
/comment -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
/columns [{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},{"name":"Extension","width":74},{"name":"Size","width":80},{"name":"Total Size","width":89},{"name":"Date Modified","width":104},{"name":"Date Created","width":104},{"name":"Date Accessed","width":133},{"name":"Title","width":148},{"name":"Subject","width":148},{"name":"Comment","width":148},{"name":"Tags","width":148},{"name":"Authors","width":148},{"name":"File List Name","width":178},{"name":"Column A","width":133}]
/hide-bookmarks-sidebar
/hide-filters-sidebar
/hide-folders-sidebar
/hide-preview
/zoom=100
/view-details
/maximize
/view=0;icon_use_thumbnails=0;icon_size=icon_use_thumbnails?64:16

Perhaps it would be possible to use the field in Options - Home > Search: Custom
in the same way as the field in Bookmarks > Search: Custom?
I think that would solve the problem.

I have already tried adjusting the column widths in Options - Home > Search: Custom.
Unfortunately, it is currently only possible to use a single line there, but I have defined several commands.

Please check.
Thank you!

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: 2025-10-31_Default view_Restore Standard view_Bookmark-and-Options Home.png (110.61 KiB) Viewed 2884 times

Post by **void** » Fri Oct 31, 2025 2:25 am

Setting the home column widths is on my TODO list for a future version of Everything.
Thank you for the suggestion.

For now, please try the new_tab_command_line option:

In Everything 1.5, from the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Advanced tab on the left.
To the right of Show settings containing, search for:
tab
Select: new_tab_command_line

Set the value to:

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-columns [{"name":"Name","width":372},{"name":"Path","width":595},{"name":"Extension","width":74},{"name":"Size","width":80},{"name":"Total Size","width":89},{"name":"Date Modified","width":104},{"name":"Date Created","width":104},{"name":"Date Accessed","width":133},{"name":"Title","width":148},{"name":"Subject","width":148},{"name":"Comment","width":148},{"name":"Tags","width":148},{"name":"Authors","width":148},{"name":"File List Name","width":178},{"name":"Column A","width":133}]

Click OK.

-Consider doing the same with new_window_command_line

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Fri Oct 31, 2025 2:38 am

2void
That works perfectly!

Thank you very much for the prompt support!

tuska · Post by **tuska** » Tue Feb 24, 2026 9:53 am

To avoid constantly filling this forum post with updates to the standard view,
I will try to keep this post up to date here:

Everything - Einstiegshilfe (Everything for beginners) - Point 7.3 ... 1. Name: Everything - Standardansicht/Default View ALT+Y

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tuska · Post by **tuska** » Fri Feb 27, 2026 1:31 am

void wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 11:03 pm
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#define UI_ID_TABCONTROL_CLOSE_OTHER_TABS				40410
#define UI_ID_TABCONTROL_CLOSE_TABS_TO_LEFT				40411
#define UI_ID_TABCONTROL_CLOSE_TABS_TO_RIGHT				40412
These commands close other tabs relative to the active tab.

I will update Command IDs

Thank you very much!

I have updated the bookmark here:
Everything - Einstiegshilfe (Everything for beginners) - Point 7.3 ... 1. Name: Everything - Standardansicht/Default View ALT+Y

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