it's not exactly what I am looking for, but it may be part of it.
In OS 8 and 9 i was able to have by default all icons open on one click. Selection was made by click and drag to select the area. And as I open much more offen than I select...
Not possible in native OSX. You'll need some program to make it for you. The solution that stands closest at the Button View is the one pointed by substrate, AFAIK.