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=Introduction=

=Introduction=

In this chapter, we will learn how to create a mind map using the tools necessary for creating a clear and tidy mind map. Therefore, it is very important to take into consideration all the recipes in this chapter, to avoid misleading information.

Freeplane is a free and open source software application that supports thinking, sharing information and getting things done at work, in school and at home. The software can be used for [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Mind_map '''mind mapping'''] and analyzing the information contained in mind maps.

 

The recipes explained afterwards are given in order to avoid the most common mistakes while designing a mind map, thus they are the key elements to bear in mind before designing a mind map. Mind maps must communicate thoughts and try to speak by themselves, to convey the meaning easily. Considering these aspects, the mind map can greatly be improved from the start by taking into account how clear, effective, and impactful its content and design can be to the reader.

Mind mapping is considered a brainstorming technique out of which we obtain desired results or even extraordinary ones. This is why we must show our ideas to our mind map readers and help them understand what we were imagining while designing it. We can show the results in different ways, in order to make it look more appealing as well as profitable, according to the type of target audience that we are aiming at.

Mind mapping is considered a brainstorming technique out of which we obtain desired results or even extraordinary ones. This is why we must show our ideas to our mind map readers and help them understand what we were imagining while designing it. We can show the results in different ways, in order to make it look more appealing as well as profitable, according to the type of target audience that we are aiming at.

=Version=

=Version=

Freeplane Version - 0.9.0

Stable release 1.5.18 <small>(December 7, 2016.</small>

 

==Configuration==

==Configuration==

==Overview of Features==

==Overview of Features==

* New feature: font color combo box

** Note taking with freely positionable, unconnected nodes (post-it’s);

* Re-developed lots of the attribute functionality.

** Ordering ideas (nodes) into a hierarchy connected by lines (edges);

* Search dialog on geographical maps accepts coordinates in the form "lat lon" or "lat lon;lat2 lon2;..."

** Classifying nodes with metadata (attributes) and style types (system styles, user defined styles, level styles);

* A reverse lookup is then performed unless you set do_reverse_lookup_on_lat_lon_search to false.

** Grouping nodes with visual containers (clouds) and accolade (summary node);

* New search&replace dialog shows tooltips of the node and note text.

** Connecting nodes with dynamic links, free lines (connectors) and labels;

* Enhanced the calendar widget to show 12 month at once.

** Automatically styling nodes (with a bubble, color, edge type, etc.) according to hierarchical level and content (conditional styles, automatic edge color, level styles);

* New feature: standalone map server created.

** Structuring nodes in terms of content (text, scientific formula, calculation, icon, image and hyperlink) and presentation area (core, details, notes, attributes, images and tooltip);

* New feature: icon toolbar can have multiple columns (see properties->appearance).

** Changing views by hiding content (folding branches, filtering, roll-up of details and hiding extensions in tooltip), finding, scrolling and navigating;

* New feature: on save, thumbnails are created and displayed as tool tip on mindmap links to other mm-files

** Tasking with calendar and reminders;

* Added node statistics to the status bar (inclusive sums of node contents).

** Password protecting of whole map and of individual nodes with DES encryption;

* New Export as html page with a single click able image containing only the links (URLs) or the map.

** Ease of use with inline- and dialog editors, object oriented main menu, context menu’s, multi-language support, spell checker, properties panel, drag& drop functionality, hot keys, options for batch execution, publishing, sharing and selectable preferences;

* Clones can be deactivated by menu

** Approximate Search (similarity search) which allows to find search terms in a text, even if there is no ''exact'' match (e.g. "setup" = "set up" or "flie" = "file").

* Strike through

** Support for LaTeX formulae underneath/in nodes

* Sorting in both directions by repeating the command

** Easy extension of functionality with add-ons and home made scripts;

* Markings in calendars

** Integration with Docear academic literature suite;

** Extensive support through Wiki and Forum; and tutorial and documentation in the form of a mind map.

==Other similar applications==

==Other similar applications==