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Mola UI - Native Windows Panels for Grasshopper
Transform your Grasshopper definitions into professional desktop applications with true Windows-native panels

Mola UI revolutionizes how you deliver parametric tools. Build production-ready interfaces that dock directly inside Rhino - zero browser dependency, lightning performance, professional desktop experience. Your clients interact with polished control panels while your complex logic stays elegantly hidden.

Native Desktop Integration
ETO Builder - True Windows Panels
Mola UI creates native Windows panels that dock directly inside Rhino, behaving exactly like any Rhino component. No browser, no server, no configuration - just professional desktop panels that launch automatically when you open your file.

Key Features:

Dockable & Resizable - Works like native Rhino panels
Auto-Launch - Set toggles TRUE once, panels appear every time
[LIVE] Real-Time Updates - Instant feedback without rebuilding UI
Lightning Fast - Direct form communication, maximum performance
Auto-Generated Tooltips - Hover for descriptions
Ctrl+Wheel Zoom - Scale interface on the fly
Zero Configuration - For end users

Effortlessly Simple
No Rewiring. No Complexity. Just Group and Rename.
The magic of Mola UI is its simplicity. Your existing Grasshopper logic stays completely untouched. Just group your components and apply

simple naming syntax:
# 01 Settings | Grid Parameters
#i 01 Results | Area Calculation
That's it. Mola scans your canvas and builds the interface automatically. No special components, no custom nodes, no learning curve.

Complete Design Control
Professional Polish Out of the Box

7 Curated Design Presets:
Analytics, Coral, Mint, Honey, Soft, Brutalist, Bauhaus - each professionally crafted for different use cases.
Full Custom Styling:

Colors - Independent control for page, headers, cards, text, accents
Typography - Font family, size, spacing density (compact/normal/relaxed)
Layout - Border radius (0-20px), shadow depth (0-5 levels)
CSS Injection - Complete pixel-level control for advanced customization
Branding - Auto-loading logos from Assets folder

Supported Elements:

Sliders - With range display and precise input
Toggles - Checkboxes, radio buttons, switches
Buttons - Action triggers with tooltips
Text Panels - Headers (H1/H2/H3), rich text, live displays
Text Input - User text entry fields
Dropdowns - Value lists with descriptions
Color Pickers - Swatches with live preview
Multi-Select - Checkbox lists
Cycle Lists - Click-through options

Quick Start
Designer Workflow:

Group your Grasshopper components (Ctrl+G)
Rename groups: # 01 Controls | Parameters
Add Mola UI Builder (ETO) to the canvas
Toggle Build/Update → Panel appears in Rhino!
(Optional) Add Mola Styler for custom design
Set all toggles to TRUE and save

End User Experience:

Open the GH file
Native panels appear automatically
Done.

No Runner needed. No browser. No configuration. Just works.

Perfect For

Client Delivery - Professional tools that launch automatically
Production Workflows - Stable, high-performance desktop applications
Internal Tools - Departmental utilities with familiar UX
Complex Scripts - Clean interfaces for sophisticated logic
Windows Studios - Native integration with the Rhino environment

Beta Stage (v0.6.20)
Production-ready and actively used in professional workflows. Rock-solid engine (zero bugs, clean architecture) with continuous feature refinement. Comprehensive documentation included - detailed manual covering all features and deployment.

Credits & Support
Author: Hanan Bensho
Organization: Parametrica Labs
Email: hananbensho@gmail.com
License: Open Source

If Mola UI enhances your workflow, consider supporting ongoing development:
Support on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/kidperdu

Mola UI v0.6.20 - Native panels that actually work. Professional desktop applications from your Grasshopper definitions in minutes, not hours.