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Questions tagged [mind-mapping]

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how to visualize/graphically display org-mode files for brainstorming editing?

I use MindNode Pro OSX for brainstorming. I prefer it to Freemind for its ease of use and its prettiness, factors which help me think and be creative. I'm trying to switch to plain text in all my documents. I used to use OmniOutliner, but I found…
incandescentman
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What is the best mindmapper for emacs?

I have tried to use Org Mode via Emacs to organise information, but somehow I miss information that was easy to see with mind mapping software. Is there anything that can visually display information, in much the same way as Freemind?
yazz.com
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How to create a multi-line node in Freemind?

How can I create a multi-line node in Freemind? I don't need any formatting, just wrapped text.
cfischer
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Any free Mind Mapping programs out there?

I am looking for a free Mind Mapping package to model a few things. Any good recommedations?
Axxmasterr
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Free-flow Alternative to Powerpoint?

So I've been digging around the net trying to find a good set of alternatives to Powerpoint. Part of my interest is that I found one, Prezi, that I liked for it's free-form style. Part of the power of it was that I can zoom out and select any part…
Nick Klauer
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Is there any 3d mindmapping software available? Preferrably with developer API..?

As the title states: Is there any 3d mindmapping software available? Preferrably with developer API..?
ropstah
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What mind mapping software is scalable to thousands of nodes?

I've been using XMind for about 3 years. I write down a lot of information in it, which causes the file to become quite large. After a while (>1000 nodes) everything becomes slow - loading, saving, browsing the tree. At some point XMind has an "out…
Andrey Rubshtein
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Visual/Spatial Mind Map/Flow Chart File Structure Organization Software?

Short story: I'm looking for a software to visually organize files. The layout should look something like a mind mapping software, only with files instead of mere text snippets. It should also be capable of previewing the contents of the file. Long…
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Mindmap changing layout

Perhaps I am asking something that is counter-intuitive to the concept of a mind map. But I find almost all standard layout options inadequate. For example, if I had only one node that had three children it automatically assumes that one child…
Calm Storm
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Non-Structured software for drawing, text & mind mapping

What could be a non structured software for drawing, text, mind-mapping something to quickly lay down your ideas, Similar to VUE but much more liberal with respect to the following points: Preferably open source. Freely sketching at any part of…
Kevin Boyd
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Mindmap-Software with math support?

Is there any Mindmap-Software with Math Support? I'd love a feature, that alows me to add some formulas to the nodes or edges. I don't care which platform (Mac, Linux, Windows...) It can be nonfree too, although a free version is prefered.…
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What is the use of Mind Mapping software?

I have downloaded the Xmind software which is a mind mapping application. Can somebody tell me what the use of, or rather what exactly is, mind mapping software?
xorpower
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FreeMind on Mac - how to get centre-page alignment when saving as PDF

I'm creating a Test Management mind map, using my home Macbook. I'll be saving it as a PDF so I can present it at work. Problem: When using the Export function and saving it as a PDF, it's saving at the very top of the document. Print Preview…
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Tool for associative graphing

I'm looking for an app or some computational way that would help me create interactive associated lists. Basically, I have three columns of data that have many to many relationships, and when one is selected I'd like to show it's associations.…
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Microsoft Word 2003 - How to create an enormous work area/paper size - bigger than A3?

I am using MS Word 2003 to create a mindmap. My current settings are A3 but that is getting too small. How do get a paper size of e.g. 4 times the area of an A3? PS I am not looking to ever print the mindmap so being able to print the map is not…
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