Command Palette

The Command Palette is a powerful quick-access interface for navigating Lazer. It provides instant search and navigation across all projects, scenes, shots, and features using keyboard shortcuts.

Opening the Command Palette

Access the Command Palette from anywhere in Lazer:

• macOS: Cmd+K or Cmd+P
• Windows/Linux: Ctrl+K or Ctrl+P
• Alternative: Click the search icon in the top navigation bar

The Command Palette opens as a centered overlay with a search input and results list.

Search Interface

The Command Palette interface consists of:

• Search Input - Type your query here
• Results List - Matching items displayed below
• Category Labels - Results grouped by type (Projects, Scenes, Shots)
• Keyboard Hints - Navigation shortcuts displayed on the right
• Quick Actions - Common actions available at the top

Searching

Universal Search

Type any text to search across all content:

• Project Names - Find projects by title
• Scene Headings - Search scene locations and descriptions
• Shot Codes - Jump to specific shots (e.g., SH001)
• Character Names - Find scenes featuring characters
• Asset Metadata - Search by platform, status, or prompt text
• Tags - Find items with specific tags

Results update in real-time as you type.

Search Operators

Use special operators to refine searches:

Project Search

• Type project: or proj: to search only projects
• Example: project: sci-fi finds projects with "sci-fi" in the title

Scene Search

• Type scene: to search only scenes
• Example: scene: warehouse finds scenes at warehouse locations

Shot Search

• Type shot: or # to search only shots
• Example: #SH001 or shot: SH001 jumps to that shot

Character Search

• Type char: or @ to search characters
• Example: @Jane or char: Jane finds scenes with Jane

Status Search

• Type status: to filter by workflow status
• Example: status: approved finds approved assets

Recent Items

When you open the Command Palette with an empty search, it shows:

• Recent Projects - Last 5 projects you accessed
• Recent Scenes - Last 5 scenes you viewed
• Recent Shots - Last 5 shots you worked on
• Recent Searches - Your previous search queries

Click any recent item to navigate directly to it.

Navigation

Keyboard Navigation

Navigate search results using your keyboard:

• Arrow Up/Down - Move selection between results
• Enter - Open selected item
• Tab - Cycle between result categories
• Esc - Close the Command Palette
• Backspace - Clear search or go back to previous view

Mouse Navigation

Click any result to navigate directly to it. Hover over results to preview additional information.

Result Types

Different result types navigate to different views:

• Projects - Opens project detail view
• Scenes - Opens scene detail with Script tab
• Shots - Opens scene detail with Shots tab and scrolls to shot
• Assets - Opens scene detail with Assets tab and highlights asset
• Characters - Opens character profile

Quick Actions

The Command Palette provides quick access to common actions:

Create Actions

Press the corresponding key to trigger create actions:

• N - Create new project
• S - Create new scene
• H - Create new shot
• C - Create new character

Create actions appear at the top of the Command Palette when relevant.

Navigation Actions

Jump to major sections:

• Dashboard - Type home or dashboard
• Projects List - Type projects or all projects
• Settings - Type settings or preferences
• Help - Type help or docs

Asset Actions

Quick access to asset workflows:

• Type upload to start asset upload
• Type capture to open Chrome extension
• Type compare to open Compare view
• Type timeline to open Timeline view

Command Palette Modes

The Command Palette has different modes for different contexts:

Global Mode (Default)

Search across all projects and content. Available from any page.

Project Mode

When inside a project, the Command Palette prioritizes:

• Scenes from the current project
• Shots from the current project
• Assets from the current project
• Characters from the current project

Results from other projects still appear but are ranked lower.

Scene Mode

When viewing a scene, the Command Palette prioritizes:

• Shots from the current scene
• Assets from the current scene
• Other scenes from the same project

Filtering Results

By Category

Click category headers to filter to that type:

• Projects - Show only project results
• Scenes - Show only scene results
• Shots - Show only shot results
• Characters - Show only character results
• Assets - Show only asset results

Click "All" to show all categories again.

By Status

Filter results by workflow status:

1. Type your search query
2. Click "Filter by Status" dropdown
3. Select one or more statuses
4. Results update to match filter

By Date

Filter results by recency:

• Today - Items created or modified today
• This Week - Items from the last 7 days
• This Month - Items from the last 30 days
• All Time - No date restriction (default)

Search Tips

Fuzzy Matching

The Command Palette uses fuzzy matching, so you don't need exact text:

• whs matches "warehouse"
• intcf matches "INT. COFFEE SHOP"
• sh1 matches "SH001"

Multiple Terms

Search with multiple terms to narrow results:

• warehouse night finds scenes in warehouse at night
• Jane approved finds approved assets featuring Jane
• sora video selected finds selected video assets from Sora

Shortcuts for Power Users

Experienced users can combine operators for precise searches:

• proj: demo status: active - Active projects with "demo"
• scene: day char: Jane - Daytime scenes featuring Jane
• shot: close-up status: generated - Generated close-up shots

Customization

Search Settings

Configure Command Palette behavior in Settings:

• Search History - Enable/disable recent search tracking
• Result Limit - Number of results to display (default: 20)
• Fuzzy Threshold - How closely results must match (strict to loose)
• Category Order - Reorder result categories by priority

Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize keyboard shortcuts in Settings:

• Change primary shortcut (default: Cmd+K)
• Add secondary shortcut (default: Cmd+P)
• Customize quick action shortcuts
• Disable shortcuts if conflicts exist

Integration with Workflows

Capture Workflow

From the Command Palette, quickly navigate to capture targets:

1. Generate asset on external platform
2. Press Cmd+K to open Command Palette
3. Search for target scene or shot
4. Press Enter to navigate
5. Use Chrome extension to capture to that location

Review Workflow

Review assets across multiple scenes efficiently:

1. Open Command Palette
2. Search status: needs review
3. Navigate through results with arrow keys
4. Press Enter to open each item
5. Review and approve
6. Press Cmd+K to return to search and continue

Comparison Workflow

Build comparison groups across scenes:

1. Open Command Palette
2. Search for first shot
3. Add to comparison group
4. Return to Command Palette (Cmd+K)
5. Search for next shot
6. Add to same comparison group
7. Repeat for all shots to compare

Command Palette Best Practices

Learn Operators

Invest time learning search operators. They dramatically speed up navigation once memorized.

Use Recent Items

Recent items provide instant access to your working context without typing.

Leverage Fuzzy Search

Don't worry about exact spelling. Type quickly and let fuzzy matching find the right result.

Create Consistent Naming

Use consistent naming conventions in projects, scenes, and shots. This makes searching more predictable and reliable.

Keyboard Over Mouse

Train yourself to use keyboard navigation. It's significantly faster than reaching for the mouse.

Power users often complete entire workflows without leaving the keyboard by chaining Command Palette navigation with keyboard shortcuts.

Accessibility

The Command Palette is designed for accessibility:

• Screen Reader Support - All results announced clearly
• High Contrast Mode - Readable in all color schemes
• Keyboard Only - Fully navigable without a mouse
• Focus Management - Returns focus to previous location on close
• ARIA Labels - Semantic markup for assistive technology

Mobile Experience

On mobile devices, the Command Palette adapts:

• Touch-friendly result cards
• On-screen keyboard support
• Swipe gestures for navigation
• Simplified interface for smaller screens

Access on mobile by tapping the search icon in the navigation bar.

Troubleshooting

Results Not Appearing

If expected results don't appear:

• Check spelling (or rely on fuzzy matching)
• Verify you have access to the content
• Try broader search terms
• Clear search history and try again

Slow Search Performance

If search is slow:

• Reduce result limit in settings
• Clear search history
• Check network connection
• Contact support if persistent

Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working

If Cmd+K doesn't open the palette:

• Check for conflicting browser extensions
• Verify keyboard shortcut in settings
• Try the alternative shortcut (Cmd+P)
• Use the search icon as a fallback

Advanced Features

Search Syntax

For advanced users, Lazer supports search syntax:

• AND: warehouse AND night (both terms required)
• OR: warehouse OR factory (either term)
• NOT: scene NOT interior (exclude term)
• Quotes: "wide shot" (exact phrase)
• Wildcards: SH00* (matches SH001, SH002, etc.)

Saved Searches

Save frequently used searches:

1. Perform a search
2. Click "Save Search" icon
3. Name the saved search
4. Access from "Saved Searches" menu in Command Palette

Search Macros

Create macros for complex searches:

1. Open settings
2. Navigate to Search Macros
3. Create new macro with name and search syntax
4. Assign keyboard shortcut
5. Trigger macro instantly

Example Macro: "Review Queue" = status: needs review @me

Next Steps

Master the Command Palette to navigate Lazer efficiently. Combine it with the Timeline, Compare View, and Asset Management for a streamlined production workflow.