Autosizing columns in the finder column view

would anyone happen to know how to get the columns to "autosize" each time you enter the finder in column-view?
i have seen a manual option before, i believe when saving files (in a save-as dialog box), however am not sure...
would very much appreciate the help.

Christopher,
Check out these links:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5009306?start=0&tstart=0
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/drive/1z1IAedEAC8

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