How to configure a VSW app to load in compact view by default

VSW supports a 'compact view' that creates a more information dense presentation.

This view can be toggled on by end-users under user preferences

If you want your app to start in this view by default for end-users, you can accomplish this by going to Services > App and configuring an Application Initializing event to use the Set Density tool to Compact

Give it a try!