Opus hotkeys don't work when Opus isn't running. There's no option that can change this.
Thanks Jon, Now I am very much clear
You can keep Directory Opus open even when the last lister is closed by making sure this option does not have a check mark in it:
Preferences / Launching Opus / Startup / Shutdown Directory Opus when the last Lister closes
Thanks DesertDwarf
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