How to create default folder column layout

Goal is to have a consistent set of fields automatically populating each folder as the default.

I see the Preferences listing :Folders/Folder Formats" and the "Default Format" icon. It opens to a list allowing one to select folder fields. And there is a "User Default" which can also be chosen under "Favorite Formats," suggesting one can expect this arrangement to be the default arrangement.

BUT these selected fields do not seem to stick. That is, the selected fields for the "Default Format" and the "Favorite Formats" selected fields do not populate folders, old or new. Yes, tried closing and reopening Opus.

No joy.

Please advise.

Thanks for a great program; indispensable for some kinds of work.
Mike

See the guide linked here, near the top-right of the page:

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Great! Thanks for the speedy reply! I found this url: Folder Formats: Quick Guide.

Really unique and indispensable for dealing with zillions of files.

Thanks again. Mike