Learning to use the inspector effectively is one of keys to unlocking OmniFocus’ power and flexibility.
The inspector allows you to edit details of your OmniFocus projects, groups and actions. It’s key to tapping into the power and flexibility that OmniFocus offers.
In this in-depth video you’ll learn how to make optimal use of the inspector. You’ll also learn how to customize the inspector based on the features that you use most frequently. While we’ll focus on the iPad, most of what you learn will apply to the iPhone as well.
First, download the plug-in file and navigate to it in the Files app. If it is zipped, tap the file to unzip it. The resulting file will have an.omnijs extension (the file format for Omni Automation Plug-Ins). Next, tap the plug-in file, which presents an import dialog in OmniFocus. OmniFocus 3.4 introduces powerful new features that leverage new functionality in iOS/iPadOS 13. OmniFocus 3.4 is a significant update that taps into new functionality that Apple introduced in iOS/iPadOS 13. Most notably, it’s now possible to automate OmniFocus in many new ways, thanks to enhancements to Shortcuts.
You’ll learn:
- About the multitude of settings that are available for projects, actions and groups.
- How to customize the inspector based on the settings that you use most frequently.
- How to convert an action to a project.
- How to convert a project to an action or action group.
- How to create a project based on an action group.
- How to use batch editing for speed, efficiency and accuracy.
- And more.
| Developer(s) | The Omni Group |
|---|---|
| Initial release | January 8, 2008; 13 years ago[1] |
| Stable release |
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| Operating system | macOS, iOS (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) |
| Available in | English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Dutch, and Simplified Chinese |
| Type | Task management software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/ |
OmniFocus is a personal task manager by the Omni Group for macOS and iOS. The declared goal of the program is to be able to capture thoughts and ideas into to do lists.[4] The program uses concepts and techniques described in the book Getting Things Done by David Allen. Allen's productivity system is commonly abbreviated as GTD.[5]
History[edit]
OmniFocus has its roots in the Kinkless kGTD add/scripts for the Omni Group's OmniOutliner product.[6] Kinkless (kGTD) was developed by Ethan J. A. Schoonover to enable those following the GTD methodology. The Omni Group subsequently brought Ethan along with Merlin Mann to form a project team to create the OmniFocus application.[7]
In 2018, version 3 of OmniFocus was released for iOS and macOS. With the release, the previous concept of contexts taken from GTD was replaced with tags.[8][9]
Platforms[edit]
macOS[edit]
OmniFocus is available for macOS.
iOS[edit]
OmniFocus is available on iOS (including the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad).
Android[edit]
The Omni Group does not have plans to provide an Android application for OmniFocus. Google Play lists various third-party applications that interface with OmniFocus through the Omni Sync Server (e.g., Focus GTD).
Web application[edit]
On January 26, 2018, Ken Case, CEO of the Omni Group, announced in the Omni Group forums that OmniFocus for the web is under development. It will not be a standalone version; it will only sync with existing databases set up with the macOS or iOS versions of OmniFocus. A subscription fee will be charged for access.[10] In December 2018, Ken Case shared more details about the upcoming subscription service, where users could subscribe to get access to both the native OmniFocus apps and OmniFocus for the web, or just the latter with a reduced subscription fee. The option to make one-time purchases of the macOS and iOS apps will remain.[11][12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Sharps, Linda (January 8, 2008). 'Announcing OmniFocus 1.0'. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^'OmniFocus Release Notes'. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^'OmniFocus Release Notes'. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^'OmniFocus 3 for Mac'. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^Allen, David (2001). Getting Things Done. Penguin. ISBN978-0-14-312656-0.
- ^Forrest, Brady (October 21, 2006). 'The Story of KGTD and OmniFocus'. O'Reilly Publishing. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^Roger, Cyril (May 8, 2007). 'Omni Group interview: part 1'. Softonic. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^Christoffel, Ryan (May 30, 2018). 'OmniFocus 3 Review: More Approachable and Powerful, All at Once'. MacStories. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^Orchard, Rosemary (September 24, 2018). 'OmniFocus 3 for Mac: Multiple Tags, Enhanced Forecast, Powerful Perspectives'. MacStories. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^'Omni Roadmap 2018'. The Omni Group Forums. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^Voorhees, John (December 4, 2018). 'Omni to Offer Optional Subscriptions to OmniFocus and Its Upcoming Web Service'. MacStories. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^'Introducing Optional OmniFocus Subscriptions'. The Omni Blog. December 3, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Mason, Andrew (Jan 29, 2013). 'OmniFocus 2.0 Preview – With CEO Ken Case'(Podcast).
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