OmniPalette

Tired of clicking through components looking for what you need in Workbench? OmniPalette brings the power of search to your Side Bar.
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Free

$25

Overview

OmniPalette is a free productivity plugin for Niagara Workbench

Every component, service, and graphic from all of your modules can be searched in one simple interface. If you remember the name – or even just part of the name of what you're looking for – type it in the search bar. Want to discover something new? Just type in a keyword and see what components exist.

Why use OmniPalette

Increase Productivity

Time on a job is precious – there is never enough, and you can't get back what you’ve spent. Increase your throughput by never again wasting time searching modules one by one.

Discover Components

Searching aids in discovery. Discovery leads to smarter logic, better interfaces, new ways of working, and happier customers.

It's Free!

All we ask is that you sign up to our mailing list. We'll keep you up to date with our latest news and you get free stuff – it's a win-win!

What's New in Version 1.0.1

  • Components in OmniPalette now display which module they are from to help you decide which component is right for the job and to help you recall palette names in the future.
  • We squashed a few bugs including a major one that would prevent searching if certain modules were installed.

Getting Started

  • Download OmniPalette and extract the file
  • Copy the OmniPalette JAR file in to your modules directory. If Workbench is open, close it and reopen
  • In Workbench, select NiagaraMods OmniPalette from the Side Bars dropdown menu
  • OmniPalette will now begin loading in your Side Bar. It may take a few seconds to index your modules

Usage

Using OmniPalette is easy. As you type in the search box, OmniPalette will filter its list of components.

When you've found what you're looking for, simply drag and drop your component – just like the traditional Workbench palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install OmniPalette in Workbench?
Follow these instructions:
  1. Open the downloaded file and copy the OmniPalette JAR file named nmodsomnipalette-wb.jar to your Niagara modules directory. If you're not sure where your modules directory is, it can typically found at C:\Niagara\Niagara-4.x.x\modules
  2. If Workbench is already open, close it and then relaunch
  3. Confirm that OmniPalette has installed properly by going to Window > Side Bars menu and verifying that the NiagaraMods OmniPalette menu item is present
How do I open OmniPalette after it's been installed?

In Workbench, select NiagaraMods OmniPalette from the Side Bars dropdown menu (see image below).

OmniPalette will now start to load in your Side Bar. It may take a few seconds to index your modules.

If you do not see the OmniPalette menu item in your Side Bar, you may need to restart Workbench or confirm that you've copied the module to the proper directory.

How do I use OmniPalette?

As you type in the search box, OmniPalette will filter its list of components.

When you've found what you're looking for, simply drag and drop your component – just like the traditional Workbench palette.

Which versions of Niagara does OmniPalette support?

OmniPalette supports Niagara Workbench 4.6 and above.

Is OmniPalette available for Niagara AX?

No. Currently, there are no plans for a version supporting Niagara AX.

Why do I have to subscribe to download OmniPalette?
NiagaraMods is committed to providing industry-leading tools for Niagara 4. To use our free tools, we simply ask that you create an account and subscribe to our mailing list.

When you're a subscriber:
  • You have access to our entire library of free modules, graphics, and utilities
  • We will never sell or share your personal information
  • We will only send emails about site and product annoucements – and never more than twice per month
Do I need a license for OmniPalette?

No. License files are not required to use OmniPalette.

Further Reading

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