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What's New in MindMapper 2008
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| 1. Overview |
Every day we extract a handful of meaningful information from a ton of raw data that enter through our senses. We organize and analyze this information and store it as knowledge. To attain a certain goal, we apply this knowledge, experiencing both success and failure, and in turn, this knowledge transforms into personal wisdom.
MindMapper goes beyond creating mind maps on your personal computer. Our development philosophy has always been to make it an easy experience to organize scattered and complex information, and progress them into knowledge and wisdom. MindMapper was the first in the industry to integrate with Microsoft Office and add Project Management capabilities more than 7 years ago. We are driven by innovative concepts and relentless R&D to realize our development philosophy.
To support converting raw Data into valuable Wisdom through a process called Mind processor, MindMapper 2008 is released with these key features.
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| 1.1 Mind Map + Concept Map |
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To maximize your potential thought process and easily visualize them, you simultaneously need disseminating, converging, innovating, and logical way of thinking. MindMapper 2008 added concept map features into existing map structure. You can now go beyond mapping and creative idea creation, to easily, quickly and logically visualize them in real time.
MindMapper 2008 helps make Concept Maps and Flow Charts easier. New branch designs allow creation of Concept Maps, and new flowing elements allow creation of Flow Charts. |
| 1.2 Personal Knowledge Management |
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| Mind mapping software can effectively help you visualize and easily organize your thoughts for complex tasks such as To Do Lists, Brainstorming, and Project Planning. However, to go beyond simple Mind Mapping, and fully utilize your intellect, you need the ability to manage and recycle your mapping information for optimal synergy. MindMapper 2008 is your Personal Knowledge Management. We added and improved the following PKM features to support knowledge generation to synergy creation. |
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Create a visual diagram of your folder structure in your hard drive, and visualize the folders by folder size or by number of files, allowing you to practically view your bulky or massive folder structure in one view. |
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Search and extract specific themes and subjects from your map and view the results in a hyperlinked document. |
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Search other map files for specific text or condition and extract the topic satisfying these conditions. |
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Support for multiple ways to sort your map (Basic Ordering Information) to easily reconfigure and reorder maps for quicker information analysis. You can sort using a wide range of conditions, including even text colors and schedule. |
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| 1.3 Improved Project Management |
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Projects can mean simple items such as cleaning a home, repairing a garage, planning a summer vacation, or large tasks such as installing a CRM system or constructing a 4-lane bridge. But they all share common items such as a goal, start and an end.
MindMappers built-in scheduling feature can take a brainstorming-session map and immediately add scheduling information. This allows for creative and logical thinking process to naturally lead into executing the tasks involved.
MindMapper 2008 made these tasks even simpler by improving Scheduling and Resource related UI and features. Here are some highlights: |
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Schedule Windows now shows Resource and Summary Pane in addition to the Task List and Gantt Chart. Each pane can be enabled or disabled for viewing. |
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Resources for each Task can now be assigned straight from the Schedule Window. |
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Summary pane has user customizable columns for viewing or hiding. |
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Gantt Chart visually differentiates between task and sub tasks so you can quickly observe this information graphically. |
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Scheduling Windows support various Color Themes |
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| 1.4 Windows Vista & Office 2007 |
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| Windows Vista introduced new graphical user interface, connectivity options, and compatibility to give the user a new dimension in user experience. MindMapper 2008 includes these sample features to support these concepts and environment: |
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Search the internet or your MindMapper files quickly and easily. |
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Utilize live icons and images |
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| Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new file formats, and MindMapper 2008 can readily import Microsoft Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Outlook 2007, and Project 2007 documents |
| 1.5 Design & Details |
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MindMapper 2008 modifies the overall design to give better look and feel for menus and icons. Revamped menu structure gives you more logically placed commands in one place, and brings more popular commands at your fingertips. This gives more consistency and stability throughout the entire program.
Right off the bat, MindMapper 2008 offers more and better designed map styles such as three new Process Tree styles to get you started effortlessly.
For viewing your maps, new features such as zoom area, zoom previous and other navigation features make viewing and navigating your map a breeze. We even incorporated more Mouse controls, such as controlling font size with the Mouse wheel. And features such as choosing different arrow styles on the Relation lines are just a few of the many small changes that offer improved productivity and user experience. |
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| 2. Application and Document |
| 2.1 Unicode Support [New] |
MindMapper 2008 supports Unicode, which means you can now enter multiple languages into a single map. This feature is highly desirable in global organizations and companies where multiple languages are used in a single document.
From upper-right, going in clockwise direction, we have French, Japanese, Russian, Greek, and Spanish. |
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| 2.2 Auto Focusing [Improvements] |
During Map creation or Map editing, Auto-Focusing feature keeps the working area in the center of the screen automatically to let you work more efficiently.
If the currently selected branch is within the visible area of the screen, the focus does not change. However if the selected branch is off the screen, the Auto-Focusing feature kicks in, centering the selected branch in the middle of the screen.
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| 2.3 Screen Performance [Improvements] |
| Dragging the map with the right mouse button now shows performance improvements. Improvements also have been made in zooming with the mouse scroll wheel, and scrolling the screen when dragging a branch off of the visible area of the screen. |
| 2.4 Visual Improvements [Improvements] |
| Visual improvements were made to quickly understand the maps. For Clipart, more high-resolution images were added, as well as the UI improved. |
| 2.4.1 Clipart Image and UI improvements. |
| 2.4.1.1 Frames in Clipart |
| When Clipart launches, the most popular subject, Frames, is selected by default for convenience. |
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| 2.4.1.2 Image Resizing |
| Images inserted into a Map can now be resized easily while keeping the aspect ratio intact. Press the SHIFT key while resizing the image with the mouse to maintain the aspect ratio. |
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| 2.4.1.3 Legend Icons Management [Improvement] |
| Legend Icon Position |
| Legend Toolbar now has a new button, Legend Position, which allow for quick re-positioning of Legend Icons to either Left or Right of text. In previous versions, you needed to make this setting Tools / Options / Misc menu. |
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| 2.4.2 Document Tab [New] |
| 2.4.2.1 Set as Home Map Feature add |
| Right-clicking on a document tab near the bottom of the MindMapper window now has a Set as Home Map option, letting you easily designate a home map. |
| 2.4.3 Menu and Toolbars |
| See Menu and Toolbars (Chapter 3) |
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| 2.5 MindMapper Product Line |
| 2.5.1 Professional Edition |
| MindMapper 2008 Professional Edition supports all features. |
| 2.5.2 Standard Edition |
MindMapper 2008 Standard Edition includes all the features of the Professional Edition except for the following:
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Advanced Microsoft Office Conversion - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and XPS. |
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Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) - Extract, Search Internet/Map, Create Folder Structure, Sort |
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Concept Map - cannot add/edit concept map features, but can read maps with concept maps |
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Project Management - Schedule and Resources - cannot open Schedule Window, but can read maps with schedule information. |
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Auto Paste Mode, Presentation, Save as Image Map, Split / Consolidate Maps |
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| 2.5.3 Basic Edition |
MindMapper 2008 Basic Edition shares same features as the Standard Edition.
However, the size of the Map is limited to 30 branches. |
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| 3. Features Improvements for each Menu Items |
| 3.1 File |
| 3.1.1 New |
| 3.1.1.1 Map Style [Improvement] |
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Map Style Image Preview
Map Styles all have clear image previews.
Map Style Add / Modify
Users can add additional Map Styles into the New dialog or modify existing ones. Unwanted styles can also be easily removed.
Read Style
You can create a new map based on a style that not in the current list. Just click on Read Style and choose one your MindMapper file which contains a style that you like. |
| 3.1.1.2 Map Template |
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Map Templates go beyond Map Styles by proving a map structures that already has 3~4 levels of topics pre-constructed. All you need to do is click on each topic and add your text. |
| 3.1.1.3 Map Samples |
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You can view some samples maps in this pane. These samples will help you get started quickly. |
| 3.1.2 Import |
| Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new file formats, and MindMapper 2008 can readily import Microsoft Word 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Outlook 2007, and Project 2007 documents. |
| 3.1.3 Save As (File Format Change) |
Mindmapper 2008 uses a different file format that is not backward compatible with earlier versions of MindMapper.
To ensure you can read MindMapper 2008 files in MindMapper 5.0, 4.0 or 3.5, please choose Save As and select Save as Type dropdown control.
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| 3.1.4 Save as Image Map |
| In previous versions this features was in Tool menu. Now its moved to a more logical place under the File menu. |
| 3.1.5 Send To |
| 3.1.5.1 Mail Recipient (as Image Attachment) |
| This feature automatically starts your email client and attaches the current Map as an image file. The image is stored in PNG format. |
| 3.1.5.2 Microsoft OneNote |
| Maps can now be exported to Microsoft OneNote. You can use this menu, or use the Conversion Toolbar icon. |
| 3.1.6 Print |
| 3.1.6.1 Physical / Logical Partitioning |
| Print Page Numbers [New] |
| If you set Page Number option in File / Page Setup menu (or Print / Page Setup), printing multiple sheets using Physical or Logical Partitioning features will now print page numbers. |
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| Print Page Range [New] |
| When you re printing multiple pages via Physical / Logical Partitioning or Schedule Window, you can now set the page range. Enter page range as such as 1,3-5 (print page 1, 3, 4 & 5). |
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| 3.1.6.2 Page Setup [New] |
| Page Setup button is now placed in the Print dialog for convenience. |
| 3.1.6.3 Preview |
| Printing Scale [Improvement] |
| Added more scale factors, 20% and 10%. In Print Preview, you can immediately see what your map will look like. |
Orientation [New] |
| Added printing orientation in Preview dialog. |
| 3.1.6.4 Date[New] |
| If you check the Date checkbox (see figure in 3.1.5.1), todays date will print in the corner of the printout |
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| 3.1.7 Import/Export[Improvement] |
| 3.1.7.1 Word UI Imrpvements |
| Import |
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| Export |
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| 3.1.7.2 PowerPoint Export UI Improvements |
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| 3.2 Edit |
| 3.2.1 Select Area [New] |
| This feature allows you to quickly capture a part of your map as an image, and save it or send it as an image attachment. When you select Edit / Select Area / Area menu item, the mouse cursor changes from an Arrow to a Cross. Now use the cross to draw a rectangular area in your map that you wish to select. When you move the mouse pointer inside the selected rectangular area, the cursor now changes to a Magnifying Glass. Left clicking in this mode zooms into the selected area. Right clicking in the Magnifying Glass mode brings up other options for you: Copy, Zoom Area, Save as Image, and Send to As Image. |
| 3.2.1.1 Area |
| This is used to select the area you wish to operate with. |
| 3.2.1.2 Copy |
| Copy the area you selected to the Clipboard to be pasted into other maps or applications. |
| 3.2.1.3 Save as Image |
| Save the selected area into a new image file. |
| 3.2.1.4 Send to As Image |
| Your email client is automatically launched, and the selected area is attached as an image attachment in the email. Image is formatted in PNG format. |
| 3.2.2 Remove Property [New] |
Remove Property allows you to remove certain information stored within a topic along with the text.
Note: Remove notes added to the topic
Clipart: Remove clipart images in the topic
Hyperlinks (All): Remove all hyper links in the topic
Legend: Remove all Legend icons in the topic
Boundary: Remove all boundaries in the topic
Page Break: Remove Page Breaks (Refer to Printing Dialog)
Schedule: Remove all schedule information
Resource: Remove all assigned resources. Resource definitions are not removed. |
| 3.2.3 Sort Topics [New] |
This powerful features lets you easily sort topics based on a number of conditions.
Using Customize option, you can make even more powerful sorting conditions.
The parent topic of the items you want sorted must be selected. If the root (main topic) is selected, then all child topics are sorted. |
| [ Example - Original Document ] |
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| 3.2.3.1 By Topic Text |
Child topics are sorted alphabetically. |
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| 3.2.3.2 By Legend |
Child topics are sorted by the order of the Legend icons. The order of the Legend icons is determined by their placement in the Legend Toolbar. |
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| 3.2.3.3 By Text Color |
Child topics are sorted by the color of the text. White comes first, and Black is last in this order. |
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| 3.2.3.4 By Background Color |
Child topics are sorted by the background color. In this case, Black comes first, and White comes last. |
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| 3.2.3.5 By Schedule |
Child topics are sorted by the start date of their schedule. |
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| 3.2.3.6 By Achievement |
Child topics are sorted by the Achievement rate of the tasks. |
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| 3.2.3.7 Customize |
Here you can choose up to 3 conditions for the sort, sort order, as well as if the sorting will apply to all child topics. |
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| 3.2.4 Extract Topics [New] |
| This powerful feature lets you extract data from the current map with a set of conditions. The extracted data is pasted to the currently selected topic. |
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Condition
You can set various extraction conditions here. Text defaults to the text of the currently selected topic in your map.
Apply To
By default, only the current file is listed here. However, you can include more files by clicking on Add and finding other MindMapper files. You can also select to search in Notes as well as Topic text.
Option
You can set more extraction options to fine tune your search results. |
| [ Example - Original Document ] |
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| [ Extraction by Legend ] |
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| [ Extraction by Resource ] |
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| [ Extraction by Text ] |
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| [ Extraction by Text/Background Color ] |
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| 3.2.5 Split with Hyperlinks [Improvement] |
If your Map gets too large and complex, you can easily split the map into multiple maps with this feature. Select the topic you wish to break off, then select Edit / Split with Hyperlinks in the menus, and save the topic as another file. Your original map will automatically make a hyperlink to the newly created file. |
| 3.2.6 Consolidate |
| This is the opposite of Split with Hyperlinks. If you change your mind and wish to join the separated maps into a single map, select on the original map where you made the split and select Edit / Consolidate to bring the separated map back in. |
| 3.2.7 Paste Special [New] |
| Paste Special now has Topic Style to bring in topic attributes such as branch color and thickness. |
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| 3.2.8 Changed Select to Select Topic [Change] |
| Changed menu title from Select to Select Topic to convey correct meaning. |
| 3.2.9 Save Clipart / to Clipart Pane [New] |
| You can select any clipart in the map and choose to save it to your clipart pane for future usage. |
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| 3.3 View |
| 3.3.1 Zoom |
| 3.3.1.1 Previous [New] |
| Quickly revert back to your previous zoom level |
| 3.2.1.2 Area [New] |
When you select this option, the cursor changes from an Arrow to a Cross. You can then use the mouse to select a rectangular area to zoom into.
[ Zoom Area - selection made in grey rectangle ] |
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| [ Zoomed Into selected area] |
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| 3.3.2 Whole Page View [Improvement] |
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| 3.4 Insert |
| 3.4.1 Relation and Tie for Concept Mapping [New/Improved] |
Relation Line feature got a major overhaul. In addition to the existing Bezier and Straight line types, we now added Diagonal and Rounded types to enable mapping of Concept Maps and Flow Charts.
We also combined Relation Line with Ties to logically place similar feature into a single area. |
| Four different types of Relation Lines |
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| Five different types of Ties |
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| If you choose Insert / Relation/Tie / Bezier and move your mouse around the topics, youll see yellow dots appear around a topic. The yellow dots represent 5 places where the line can be attached, and the red dot represent currently selected attach point. |
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| Rectangle and Rounded lines automatically give you points on the line where you can stretch and format the lines as you desire.? You can use your mouse to re-shape the lines using these points. |
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| You can select a Relation line to either select it, or to modify its shape using line sections.? Also, you can move a section of the relation line by clicking one of the yellow control points, or by clicking on a line segment and dragging with the mouse. |
 
 
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| You can also easily move the text associated with a relation line. |
| Concept Map Sample |
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| Flow Chart Sample |
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| 3.4.2 Scheduling [New / Improved] |
| Many new features area added to the Scheduling feature of MindMapper. |
| [ Schedule Window with Resource ] |
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| Previous version had the project title in the title bar of Schedule window. Now the title is included inside the Schedule window |
| 3.4.2.1 Themes |
| Schedule Windows now supports 4 themes: Default, Grey, Blue and Yellow. |
| 3.4.2.2 Microsoft Project |
| While Exporting to MS Project, Resource Definition and Resource Assignments are now transferred to Project. |
| 3.4.2.3 Task ID [New] |
| First column in the Schedule window is the Task ID. This is a unique number per task. |
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| 3.4.2.4 Summary Area |
| Summary area contains Completion % (Achievement Rate), Start and End dates, Cost, and Notes. Completion % can be entered directly by double clicking in that area. Each column can be enabled or disabled in the options. |
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| 3.4.2.5 Resource Area |
| With the new Resource features added in this version, you can easily see the resources associated with each task. For each individual task, you can double-click the resource column and enter the data directly. Resource data is not printed by default when printing a schedule. However, you can set this option in the Print window. |
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| 3.4.2.6 Schedule Area |
| Schedule graphs now show the completion percentage on the schedule bars. Start and Completion dates are displayed on the ends of the schedule bars. |
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| 3.4.2.7 Schedule thickness based on topic level [Improvement] |
| Main topic and first sub-topics are assigned thick schedule bar markers, and the subsequent child-topics are displayed with thinner bars to easily distinguish them. |
| 3.4.3 Note |
| 3.4.3.1 Note title is the text in the Topic [New] |
| The text in the topic is automatically inserted as the title of the note window. |
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| 3.4.3.2 Automatic Hyperlinking |
| As you type the note, if you type in certain hyperlink text, MindMapper will recognize them as links and add the correct hyperlink. Website must start with http://, file must star with file://, mail must start with mailto:, and ftp site must begin with ftp://. |
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| 3.4.3.3 Multiline Note Tool Tip |
| Long notes can now be shown on multiple lines in popup tool tip. This setting is in Tools / Options / Misc menu. |
| 3.4.4 Topic Shape [Change] |
| Outline menu item is now changed to Topic Shape for clarity. |
| 3.4.5 Multiple Topics [Improvement] |
| Inserting Multiple topics window is now scalable, so you can stretch the window to fit the size you want. |
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| 3.4.6 Floating Topic |
| Floating Topic Text Font [Change] |
| Floating Topic Text Font now defaults to the same size as 1st Level font size. |
| 3.4.7 Hyperlink |
| 3.4.7.1 Absolute Path [Changed] |
Previous versions of MindMapper used relative path when inserting file links. This is now changed to use absolute path so the link integrity is better sustained.
You still have an option to use Relative Links by checking on the option button. |
| 3.4.7.2 Managing Multiple Hyperlinks [Improvement] |
| For topics with multiple hyperlinks, when you select the topic and press the TAB key, the list of hyperlinks is displayed for your selection. Also single hyperlink can be deleted from the list. |
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| 3.4.7.3 Remember Last Folder Location [Improvement] |
| For file links, MindMapper now remembers your last folder location so you can quickly add new file links. Also the file open dialog defaults to all files instead of just the MindMapper files (*.TWD) so you can link any type of file. |
| 3.4.8 Insert Topic between Siblings [New] |
| Previously, all newly entered topic always positioned at the bottom of the sibling list. Now you can use SHIFT + SPACE to enter text anyplace between the siblings. Just select the sibling, and pressing SHIFT + SPACE will create a topic just beneath your selection. |
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| 3.5 Format |
| 3.5.1 Mapping Direction |
| 3.5.1.1 Rightward Process Tree [New] |
| Rightward Process Tree now has 3 more variations to suit your mapping needs. They are labeled Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D. |
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| 3.5.1.2 Radial [Improvement] |
| In Radial mode of Mapping Direction, the branches now appear to sprout out from a central point in the root topic. |
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| 3.5.1.3 To Down and To Up [Change] |
To Down and To Up branches now curve inward. |
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| To Up : v5.0 |
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| 3.5.1.4 Roll-Up indicated position in Tree, Hierarchy, and Process Trees |
| The position of the Roll Up/Down indicator icon has changed to more logical positions in Tree, Hierarchy, and Process Tree mapping directions. |
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| 3.5.2 Line Types [New] |
| Previous version of MindMapper only supported solid lines for Topic Shape, Boundary and Relation/Tie lines. Now MindMapper supports 11 different line types. |
- Solid, Dash, Dot, Dash Dot and Dash Dot Dot
- Dot can be any of Flat, Found or Triangle
- Total combination of lines is 11 |
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| [ Line Types applied to Topic Shapes ] |
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| [ Line Types applied to Boundary ] |
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| [ Line Types applied to Relations ] |
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| 3.6 Tools |
| 3.6.1 Shortcut Key Assignment [New] |
| Every command can now be assigned a shortcut key for user convenience. |
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| 3.6.2 Home Map [New] |
You can set one map that you use regularly as your home map. Set your home map by right-clicking on the document tab and selecting Home Map. Or you can designate it from Tools / Options / Misc menu. You can bring up your home map quickly and conveniently by using various means.
Some samples of home maps:
- a monthly calendar with to do items : choose to open this home map every morning to see your to do lists and daily activities
- Master Project Plan : a common home map for everyone working on the project. They can all see the project status and items assigned to them. |
| 3.6.3 Search [New] |
| 3.6.3.1 Maps |
| Search for a specific text in the current map or a set of maps. Selecting Tools / Search / Maps give you the option of powerful search capabilities. Add more files to your search by adding files and folders in the search dialog. |
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Condition
Default value is the text of the selected topic. But users can enter addition search text here.
Apply To
You can select whether to search topic or notes or both. Also you can include other files or folders in the search criteria.
Option
Select other search options here to narrow your search.
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You can double-click on the search results to launch the actual file. The search string will be highlighted when the file is opened. |
| [ Example of opening search result file ] |
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| 3.6.3.2 Internet |
| Search the Internet with the selected string the map. Default search engine is Google, but you can select any of your favorite search providers in Tools / Options / Misc menu. |
| [ Example Search - Funding is selected ] |
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| [ Example Search Window ] |
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| 3.6.3.3 Search Provider |
You can set your favorite internet search provider in Tools / Menu / Misc menu. Default is Google.
Auto Paste After Internet Search and Hide MindMapper when Auto Paste in On options are on by default, meaning during Internet search, MindMapper will minimize, and youll need to click on Stop Auto Pasting button to return to MindMapper.
Setting your own Search Provider
1) Launch your favorite browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox) and go to your favorite search site (i.e. google.com, yahoo.com, msn.com)
2) Now do a search on the text TEST. It must be all capital letters.
3) Copy the contents of the address bar and paste it into MindMappers Tools / Options / Misc / Search Provider option text box.
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| 3.6.4 Create Folder Structure [New] |
This new feature allows you to capture a graphical representation of your folder structure in your hard drive. Each file in the map is automatically hyperlinked to the actual file.
You can elect to increase the text font size if the folder size get larger, or if the number of files in the folder is large.
If the selected folder structure is too complex and it takes too long to create the map, you can press ESC to cancel the operation. |
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Apply To
Select the folder you wish to construct as a Map
Display file count/size
Choose where you wish to display file size or file count information
Font Size
You can increase the font size of a topic by a condition of a certain folder.
Option
You can choose to include just the folders or also include the files in your map. |
| 3.6.5 Auto Save [Change] |
Auto Save feature is on by default to allow easier file recovery in case of disaster. Default value is Auto Save every 5 minutes.
This option is set in Tools / Options / Misc menu. |
| 3.6.6 Auto Paste [Improvement] |
| 3.6.6.1 Image |
| Auto Pasting supported pasting both text and images in the previous version of MindMapper. However there were situations where the image was pasted twice into the document. MindMapper 2008 addressed this bug to correctly paste the image only once into the document. |
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3.6.6.2 Text Format
During Auto Paste, inserted text inherits branch spacing and font size from the central topic to keep formatting consistency
3.6.6.3 Text Placement
During Auto Paste, text is automatically placed on the first selected topic |
3.7 Shape |
| 3.7.1 Align Icon |
| Align command was moved to the Formatting toolbar due to its popularity among users |
| 3.8 Window |
3.8.1 Close All [New]
Close multiple maps quickly and simultaneously with this new menu item.
3.8.2 Tile Vertically / Horizontally [New]
Windows can now be arranged Vertically as well as Horizontally. |
| 4. Menus and Toolbars |
Menus and Toolbars are re-configured to optimize productivity. Similar functions are grouped together; popular features are now more visible. |
| 4.1 New Menu Structure |
| Edit |
Select Area
- Area
- Copy
- Save as Image
- Send to as Image
Delete Topic
- Without Sub-Topics
- Only Sub-Topics
- With Sub-Topics
Remove Property
- Note
- Clipart
- Hyperlink (All)
- Legend
- Boundary
- Page Break
- Schedule
- Resource
Sort Topics
- By Topic Text
- By Legend
- By Text Color
- By Background Color
- By Schedule
- By Achievement
- Customize
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Go To
- Home Map
Zoom
- Whole Page
- Previous
- Actual Size
- Center
- Area
- Factor |
| Tools |
Search
- nternet
- Maps
Create Folder Structure |
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| 4.1.1 Changed Menu Items |
| File |
Save as Image Map |
| Edit |
Select Topic
Save Clipart |
| View |
Scope |
| Insert |
Topic
- Single Sub-Topic
- Multiple Sub-Topic
- Sibling
- Floating Topic
- Auto-paste
Topic Shape
Relation/Tie
Boundary
Schedule
Resource |
| Tools |
Auto Numbering
Resource |
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| 4.1.2 Removed Menu Items |
| Edit |
Delete
Delete Note |
| View |
Actual Size
Whole Page
Full Window
Center
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| Insert |
Tie |
| Format |
Sort by Legend
Pack |
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| 4.2 Toolbar |
| 4.2.1 New Toolbar Items |
| Standard |
Send To
Select Area
Schedule
Resource
Remove |
| View |
Zoom Area
Zoom Previous
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| Format |
Line Style
Arrow |
| Web |
Home
Search Map
Search Next
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| 4.2.2 Changed Toolbar Items |
| Standard |
Insert Topic
Insert Topic Shape
Relation/Tie
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| 4.2.2.1 Removed Toolbar Items |
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| 4.2.3 Standard Toolbar |
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| 4.2.4 Format Toolbar |
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| 4.2.5 Window Toolbar |
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| 4.2.6 View Toolbar |
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| 4.2.7 Legend Toolbar |
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| 4.2.8 PKM Toolbar |
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4.2.8.1 Home
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| Show home map on the screen. Home map is set in Tools / Options / Misc menu. |
| 4.2.8.2 Search |
| Search the internet with the topic select in your map. |
| 4.2.9 Conversion Toolbar |
| Conversion toolbar for MM 5.0 has now been incorporated into the Standard Toolbar. |
| 4.2.9.1 Export to OneNote |
| See 3.1.3.2 |
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| 5. Mouse and Keyboard |
| 5.1 Copy between MindMapper applications [New] |
If you have 2 or more MindMapper applications running simultaneously, now you can drag a topic from one MindMapper window and drop it into another one for easy copying. |
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| 5.2 Topic Font Size Control [New] |
| Font size can now be changed using CTRL and Mouse Wheel, or CTRL and +/- keys. |
| 5.3 Additional Child Topic Insertion Option to a Topic
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You can now choose where you want to insert the next child topic with your keyboard. Previous versions of MindMapper always inserted a new child at the end of the list.
Select the child topic where you want to make an insertion, and then press SHIFT SPACE to enter a topic. New topic will be inserted just below the selection. |
| 5.4 Pan using Arrow Keys [New] |
| Previous versions of MindMapper only supported Panning with the mouse. Now you can Pan with the arrow keys as well. Simply select a blank area on the map with your mouse, and then use your arrow keys to move around the map. |
| 5.5 Moving among topics [Improvement] |
| If you drag a topic, the cursor changes to different arrows depending on where you want to move the topic. New shortcut keys are added and some keys are modified for user convenience. |
| 5.6 One Level Roll Up / Down: ALT + Up / Down |
| Roll Up / Down feature is highly utilized but previous versions did not have a keyboard shortcut. Now you can use ALT and Up or Down arrow keys to quickly accomplish this task. |
| 5.7 Child Topic Roll Up / Down: ALT + PgUp / PgDn |
| This shortcut is changed from CTRL + PgUp / PgDn to ALT + PgUp / PgDn |
| 5.8 Moving among Siblings: CTRL + Arrow keys |
| Now you can move items among siblings with the keyboard. Press CTRL + arrow keys. |
| 5.9 Mouse left button [Change] |
| In previous versions, double clicking in blank area with left mouse button resulted in icon changing to Pan Mode. Now the Pan mode is always present using the right mouse button. Double clicking left mouse button now invokes Zoom Whole Page function. |
| 5.10 Tab key in Topic Insertion |
| Tab key is not displayed while entering text in a topic. Instead, it is automatically converted to a blank character. |
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