Keyboard Maestro has some granular control over window arrangement. Combine that with the ability to trigger specific menu items, I can create a preset view for just about any folder.
For example, this macro opens my Notes folder and displays it sorted by last modification date. I use a minor “If Condition” trick to turn off the toolbar if it is visible. The “If Condition” looks to see if there is a menu item named “Hide Toolbar” available. If it is, then the macro triggers the menu item. The Macro subsequently repositions the window and sets the Arrange By Date Modified option.
Nice macro.
However, you don’t need the condition in this case, simply turn off the “Stop macro if menu cannot be selected” checkbox, and the Hide Toolbar action will do nothing if the menu does not exist.
Thanks again Peter.