When I first installed Cakewalk I chose a simple audio template to open. Next I deleted all tracks and setup my soundcard(MIDI and audio), Metronome settings, etc. Then I setup the GUI the way I like to work...Track view with all sidebars closed and Master hidden on left monitor, Console View on top monitor, and finally Synth Rack on left monitor. I saved the screenset and named Default, then saved the project as Default. Now I open that project every time I open Cakewalk and do a Save As when I start recording. No surprises this way!
Bill