(An automatic-save feature helps protect changes to the work.) Remembering the. The tabs to toggle between those views are at the bottom left of the work space. The mind map may be viewed in either a layout view or an HTML code view. These updated branches may be copied and re-imported back into the larger mind map.
Furthermore, particular branches may be isolated out and made into their own mind maps for deeper development and insights. Large, brainstormed mind maps may be created using this program, in part because of the ability to collapse branches. In the work space, the insertable icons are arrayed down the left side. To view the functions of the buttons at the top of the work space, just place your cursor over each button, and a small text box will appear next to the button with the defined function. As shown in the image below, you’ll be able to edit that node in multiple ways - cut or copy it create related nodes (“child” or “sibling” nodes) fold / temporarily hide the branches connected to that node add visual icons export that node and all its subordinated branches insert an image or format or edit its physical style. To start building a mind map manually, right-click the node. To edit the text, just left-click the node and change the text. In the workspace, there will be a placeholder “New Mindmap” starting node. Or, if you enabled the desktop icon, double-click it. Once installed, go to the Start menu > Programs > FreeMind. (A downloadable FreeMind reference manual is available for version 0.8.0.) It requires a Java Runtime Environment 1.4 or later. The most current version of FreeMind is 0.9.0. This is useful for identifying concepts, interrelationships, and knowledge structures.įreeMind is one tool that is easy to use, has a clear layout, and enables online interactivity (all its branches may be activated as HTML links).įirst, go to the SourceForge wiki page to download this tool. There are a number of open-source and freeware software tools that enable individuals or groups to brainstorm ideas in a spatialized way. (Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a three-part series on the FreeMind software tool for creating “mind maps” of data.)
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