Custom Folder View w/ Movable Columns

Question1:
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I created very simple custom folder view. How can I make my custome folder view to display Movable Columns?
When adding elements into Folder View, the section Standard Form Elements does contain only the element Discussion Folder (Standard View), no movable columns
I need in my custom folder view movable columns, Heeeeeeeeelp!!
Question2:
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In Folder Options in Configure Columns, one can choose what columns of an entry to display.
I found the order of chosen columns inconsistent.
Is there a way how to specify the order of the chosen columns?

1. When in the folder, click on Manage > Configure. Do you not see an option for selecting the default folder view?
2. No, currently there is no way to specify the column order.
-- Khurram

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I am aware that one can create an
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let's clarify the terms:
Normally you have developed your Select statement that returns the data that you need in Discoverer. Now you have two choices:
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