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<p>Christianfoltin: /* Alternatives to using FreeMind */</p>
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
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FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
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So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
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'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
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See [[Download]].<br />
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<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
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==Project news==<br />
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: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
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'''New <font color="red">beta</font> FreeMind 1.1.0-Beta2. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/801fce22/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac users see below!''') (7 Feb 2016).'''</p><br />
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'''New <font color="red">beta</font> FreeMind 1.1.0-Beta1. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/60e34aca/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (22 Jun 2015).'''</p><br />
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'''New <font color="green">release</font> FreeMind 1.0.1 [[Download|available for download]]. It is a bug fix release for 1.0.0. For details see the [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/83e004f6/?limit=25#1b9d Open-Discussion Page] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (12 Apr 2014).'http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&action=protect''</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
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'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open.</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
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==Running==<br />
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To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
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* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
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==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
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You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
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| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
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| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
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| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
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==Screenshots==<br />
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: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
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{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
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| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
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==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
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Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
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* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
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== Features ==<br />
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Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
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* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
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Weak spots include:<br />
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* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
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== License ==<br />
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FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
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== Get help from other users ==<br />
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Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
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== Documentation ==<br />
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: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
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Documentation available includes the following.<br />
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* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
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== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
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: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
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To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
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* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://mindmapper.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
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== Authors and contributors ==<br />
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: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
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Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
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* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
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Many other people have contributed.<br />
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===Tools===<br />
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FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
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== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
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Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
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Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
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==Testimonials==<br />
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What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
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'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
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Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
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'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
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Subject: my second brain<br />
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did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
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'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
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Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
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>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
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Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
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'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
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'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
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'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
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'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
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'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
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'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
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'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
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I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
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'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
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See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
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== Reviews ==<br />
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So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
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* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
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See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
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== More pages ==<br />
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This website also features the following pages.<br />
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[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Release_1.1.0&diff=12286
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<div>== Big New features ==<br />
* new feature: HiDPI support (for windows and linux, mac was already there)<br />
** Look into the properties under Appearance -> Scale.<br />
* New method to create graphical and local links: copy nodes and then paste them as graphical or local links.<br />
* Paste of structured (HTML) data recognizes the structure and reconstructs it as hierarchical nodes.<br />
* Format dialog has example nodes that demonstrate the changes.<br />
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== Smaller Features ==<br />
* New feature: font color combo box<br />
* Re-developed lots of the attribute functionality.<br />
* Search dialog on geographical maps accepts coordinates in the form "lat lon" or "lat lon;lat2 lon2;..."<br />
* A reverse lookup is then performed unless you set do_reverse_lookup_on_lat_lon_search to false.<br />
* New search&replace dialog shows tooltips of the node and note text.<br />
* Enhanced the calendar widget to show 12 month at once.<br />
* New feature: standalone map server created.<br />
* new feature: icon toolbar can have multiple columns (see properties->appearance).<br />
* New feature: on save, thumbnails are created and displayed as tooltip on mindmap links to other mm-files<br />
* Added node statistics to the status bar (inclusive sums of node contents).<br />
* New Export as html page with a single clickable image containing only the links (URLs) or the map.<br />
* Clones can be deactivated by menu<br />
* Strikethrough<br />
* Sorting in both directions by repeating the command<br />
* Markings in calendars</div>
Christianfoltin
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
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FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
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So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
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'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
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See [[Download]].<br />
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==Project news==<br />
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: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
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'''New <font color="red">beta</font> FreeMind 1.1.0-Beta2. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/801fce22/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac users see below!''') (7 Feb 2016).'''</p><br />
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'''New <font color="red">beta</font> FreeMind 1.1.0-Beta1. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/60e34aca/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (22 Jun 2015).'''</p><br />
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'''New <font color="green">release</font> FreeMind 1.0.1 [[Download|available for download]]. It is a bug fix release for 1.0.0. For details see the [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/83e004f6/?limit=25#1b9d Open-Discussion Page] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (12 Apr 2014).'http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&action=protect''</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open.</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
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==Running==<br />
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To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
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==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
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{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
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Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
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* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
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[[Category:Main]]<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Release_1.0.0&diff=12284
Release 1.0.0
2015-09-26T19:44:49Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest */</p>
<hr />
<div>== WOW Features ==<br />
<br />
* Clones: nodes and its sub-nodes can be cloned. The two copies will then be synchronized<br />
* Collaboration: two or more people can work simultaneously on the same map <br />
* Restore complete session<br />
* Location based mindmapping<br />
* Spell checking on input<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Copy a node via Edit -> Copy<br />
* Paste a clone of this node (and its children) via Edit -> Paste as Clone<br />
* Both source and destination nodes get a (CLONE) symbol (you can disable this in the file freemind.properties).<br />
* Every change to the source or the destination node will be synchronized on the other one.<br />
* This works after saving and loading later on, too.<br />
* It is possible to have clones inside of other clones.<br />
* It is impossible to move a clone into another clone of the same node.<br />
* To disable a clone, move to the source node and choose "Clone node" again (The UI must be tweaked, IMHO)<br />
<br />
== Collaboration ==<br />
* You can share a map in your network. <br />
* To do this, you need to specify a port and a password. Then you are the master.<br />
* Others that reach your master-host '''and''' the port can connect with the password.<br />
* They will get exactly the same map as a local copy.<br />
* Each change from any participants is distributed among all participants.<br />
* To end the collaboration, just choose "Share map" again. Then, some seconds later, all clients see, that the collaboration has ended.<br />
* The title of the window shows the hostname, port and the participants of the collaboration.<br />
* Observe, that there is little security around. Only the password is present, but the communication is in plain.<br />
<br />
== Restore session ==<br />
* FreeMind loads each map opened in the last session, <br />
* restores the zoom and<br />
* the last selected nodes.<br />
* This feature can be switched off in the preferences.<br />
<br />
== Location Based Mind Mapping ==<br />
Now, you can associate nodes of a mindmap with geographical locations. Each<br />
node can have at most one location. <br />
<br />
Use cases:<br />
* Store interesting places (eg. restaurants or business partner addresses)<br />
* Organize a geographical search. Examples:<br />
** house hunting<br />
** holiday location<br />
<br />
<font color="green">There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn4aCnbZ2mE&vq=hd1080 screen cast] from the author available!</font><br />
<br />
With the integrated map viewer using maps<br />
from [http://www.osm.org/ openstreetmaps] you can visualize them inside of FreeMind (in the "Tools" menu under "Show Map" or Ctrl+Alt+M).<br />
To add a node with a location, just open the map viewer, search for it (using the geographical find Ctrl+F) and double click the location. At this location, the usual node edit window appears to<br />
enter its description. Finally, a new child with this location has been<br />
created.<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkRestaurants.png|600px]]<br />
<br />
* The position, the map center, the zoom factor and the map source (the map provider, e.g. Mapnik) are stored. Moreover, a tooltip image is created and stored in the same directory as the map itself.<br />
* The positions of folded nodes are not displayed in the map viewer. Thus, the mind map structure is represented in the geographical map as well.<br />
* To change a node's position, just drag&amp;drop it.<br />
* The node's context menu contains more actions. Each can be applied to multiple selected nodes as well.<br />
<br />
More location-based features:<br />
* You can add a little map as a picture to the node.<br />
* You can jump to a node (restoring its position, zoom, etc.).<br />
* You can remove its geographical position.<br />
* You can export the map view as an image.<br />
* In the viewer, you can use the mouse wheel to zoom, cursor to move and Shift + cursor to move page wise.<br />
* You can set a home position and use the "Pos1" key to navigate to it immediately.<br />
* You can select nodes and if you press shift with the right click, you can select rectangular areas as well.<br />
* You can search for places locally. This means, that the search takes only visible points into account. Try Control-L to activate the local search.<br />
<br />
=== Real Estate Search with FreeMind ===<br />
See [[Wohnungssuche]] (in german).<br />
<br />
=== Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest ===<br />
Using the point of interest (POI) data from [http://osmand.net/ Osmand] it is possible to create maps like the ones [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind-unstable/1.0.0_Beta1/GeographicalMapExamples/ here]. Just unzip and open with FreeMind. You'll get two folding levels of types for POI. <br />
<br />
[[File:NewYork.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Thus, it is possible to see all schools of New York on the integrated FreeMind-OSM map as shown in this screen shot:<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkSchools.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Observe, that these mind maps are (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC-BY-SA].<br />
'''Moreover, these mind maps are very big, so be patient with FreeMind opening folded nodes.''' Eventually, you have to increase the memory limit of the application.<br />
<br />
To create such maps, do the following:<br />
* Use the point of interest (POI) data from [http://download.osmand.net/rawindexes/ here] and <br />
* the converter from [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/code/ci/1.1.0/tree/admin/software/openstreetmap/ here]. Just download the snapshot and navigate to the directory admin/software/openstreetmap/.<br />
* You'll get maps with two folding levels of types for POI.<br />
<br />
== Other features ==<br />
* Moreover it contains a feature from Eclipse: Jump to the last edit locations (control-q): <br />
** If you press Control-Q, you'll get to the node ultimately changed. <br />
** Pressing Control-Q again moves to the last but second and so on. <br />
** Ten places are stored.<br />
* Headless export of maps to graphics<br />
* QuickLook Plugin for Mac: Drop (FreeMind to the applications folder and) the FreemindQL.qlgenerator into the QuickLook folder. <br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLook.png]]<br />
<br />
* Now, open FreeMind and close it again<br />
* Wait some time, or run 'qlmanage -r' on the command line<br />
* After that, select a mindmap in the finder and press the SPACE bar. You get a picture of this map without opening FreeMind itself:<br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLookResult.png]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Development]]<br />
<br />
* Testplan [[TestPlanFor1.0.0]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Release_1.0.0&diff=12283
Release 1.0.0
2015-09-26T19:39:10Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest */</p>
<hr />
<div>== WOW Features ==<br />
<br />
* Clones: nodes and its sub-nodes can be cloned. The two copies will then be synchronized<br />
* Collaboration: two or more people can work simultaneously on the same map <br />
* Restore complete session<br />
* Location based mindmapping<br />
* Spell checking on input<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Copy a node via Edit -> Copy<br />
* Paste a clone of this node (and its children) via Edit -> Paste as Clone<br />
* Both source and destination nodes get a (CLONE) symbol (you can disable this in the file freemind.properties).<br />
* Every change to the source or the destination node will be synchronized on the other one.<br />
* This works after saving and loading later on, too.<br />
* It is possible to have clones inside of other clones.<br />
* It is impossible to move a clone into another clone of the same node.<br />
* To disable a clone, move to the source node and choose "Clone node" again (The UI must be tweaked, IMHO)<br />
<br />
== Collaboration ==<br />
* You can share a map in your network. <br />
* To do this, you need to specify a port and a password. Then you are the master.<br />
* Others that reach your master-host '''and''' the port can connect with the password.<br />
* They will get exactly the same map as a local copy.<br />
* Each change from any participants is distributed among all participants.<br />
* To end the collaboration, just choose "Share map" again. Then, some seconds later, all clients see, that the collaboration has ended.<br />
* The title of the window shows the hostname, port and the participants of the collaboration.<br />
* Observe, that there is little security around. Only the password is present, but the communication is in plain.<br />
<br />
== Restore session ==<br />
* FreeMind loads each map opened in the last session, <br />
* restores the zoom and<br />
* the last selected nodes.<br />
* This feature can be switched off in the preferences.<br />
<br />
== Location Based Mind Mapping ==<br />
Now, you can associate nodes of a mindmap with geographical locations. Each<br />
node can have at most one location. <br />
<br />
Use cases:<br />
* Store interesting places (eg. restaurants or business partner addresses)<br />
* Organize a geographical search. Examples:<br />
** house hunting<br />
** holiday location<br />
<br />
<font color="green">There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn4aCnbZ2mE&vq=hd1080 screen cast] from the author available!</font><br />
<br />
With the integrated map viewer using maps<br />
from [http://www.osm.org/ openstreetmaps] you can visualize them inside of FreeMind (in the "Tools" menu under "Show Map" or Ctrl+Alt+M).<br />
To add a node with a location, just open the map viewer, search for it (using the geographical find Ctrl+F) and double click the location. At this location, the usual node edit window appears to<br />
enter its description. Finally, a new child with this location has been<br />
created.<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkRestaurants.png|600px]]<br />
<br />
* The position, the map center, the zoom factor and the map source (the map provider, e.g. Mapnik) are stored. Moreover, a tooltip image is created and stored in the same directory as the map itself.<br />
* The positions of folded nodes are not displayed in the map viewer. Thus, the mind map structure is represented in the geographical map as well.<br />
* To change a node's position, just drag&amp;drop it.<br />
* The node's context menu contains more actions. Each can be applied to multiple selected nodes as well.<br />
<br />
More location-based features:<br />
* You can add a little map as a picture to the node.<br />
* You can jump to a node (restoring its position, zoom, etc.).<br />
* You can remove its geographical position.<br />
* You can export the map view as an image.<br />
* In the viewer, you can use the mouse wheel to zoom, cursor to move and Shift + cursor to move page wise.<br />
* You can set a home position and use the "Pos1" key to navigate to it immediately.<br />
* You can select nodes and if you press shift with the right click, you can select rectangular areas as well.<br />
* You can search for places locally. This means, that the search takes only visible points into account. Try Control-L to activate the local search.<br />
<br />
=== Real Estate Search with FreeMind ===<br />
See [[Wohnungssuche]] (in german).<br />
<br />
=== Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest ===<br />
Using the point of interest (POI) data from [http://osmand.net/ Osmand] it is possible to create maps like the ones [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind-unstable/1.0.0_Beta1/GeographicalMapExamples/ here]. Just unzip and open with FreeMind. You'll get two folding levels of types for POI. <br />
<br />
[[File:NewYork.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Thus, it is possible to see all schools of New York on the integrated FreeMind-OSM map as shown in this screen shot:<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkSchools.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Observe, that these mind maps are (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC-BY-SA].<br />
'''Moreover, these mind maps are very big, so be patient with FreeMind opening folded nodes.''' Eventually, you have to increase the memory limit of the application.<br />
<br />
To create such maps, do the following:<br />
* Use the point of interest (POI) data from [http://download.osmand.net/rawindexes/ here] and <br />
* the converter from [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/code/ci/1.1.0/tree/admin/software/openstreetmap/ here]. <br />
* You'll get maps with two folding levels of types for POI.<br />
<br />
== Other features ==<br />
* Moreover it contains a feature from Eclipse: Jump to the last edit locations (control-q): <br />
** If you press Control-Q, you'll get to the node ultimately changed. <br />
** Pressing Control-Q again moves to the last but second and so on. <br />
** Ten places are stored.<br />
* Headless export of maps to graphics<br />
* QuickLook Plugin for Mac: Drop (FreeMind to the applications folder and) the FreemindQL.qlgenerator into the QuickLook folder. <br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLook.png]]<br />
<br />
* Now, open FreeMind and close it again<br />
* Wait some time, or run 'qlmanage -r' on the command line<br />
* After that, select a mindmap in the finder and press the SPACE bar. You get a picture of this map without opening FreeMind itself:<br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLookResult.png]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Development]]<br />
<br />
* Testplan [[TestPlanFor1.0.0]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Scripting&diff=12282
Scripting
2015-06-22T19:28:06Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* API */</p>
<hr />
<div>Since [[Release 0.9.0|FreeMind 0.9.0]] has a scripting facility using Groovy.<br />
<br />
==Menu==<br />
* Tools > Evaluate: run all the scripts in a mind map<br />
* Tools > Script Editor<br />
<br />
==Keyboard==<br />
* Alt + F8: run all the scripts in a mind map<br />
<br />
==Using==<br />
Each script is stored in a named attribute of a node, named for example as "script1" or "script2". One node can have several scripts attached. There is no way to store scripts in a script file for the whole application; scripts can only be stored in mind maps[verify].<br />
<br />
To add a new script to a node, use the script editor, available from the menu Tools > Script Editor. Alternatively, you can plainly create an attribute whose name starts with "script" such as "script2"; such an attribute is understood by FreeMind to be a script.<br />
<br />
To run all the scripts in a mind map, use the menu Tools > Evaluate or press Alt + F8.<br />
<br />
To run a single script, use the script editor (Tools > Script Editor), and its menu item Actions > Run. The Run function of the script editor shows the results of the execution in the pane at the bottom, and it shows error messages there, if any.<br />
<br />
For more detail, see the FreeMind documentation available from the menu Help > Documentation, the section "New features in version 0.9.0" and the subsection "Scripting support".<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
Some example scripts:<br />
<br />
* Setting a new text of a node: <code>=12 * 14</code> (A little trick: scripts starting with "=" replace the text of a node with their results.)<br />
* Changing the text of a node: <code>c.setNodeText(node, node.getText() + " - appended text")</code><br />
* Setting the text color of a node: <code>c.setNodeColor(node, java.awt.Color.RED)</code><br />
* Setting the background color of a node: <code>c.setNodeBackgroundColor(node, java.awt.Color.YELLOW)</code><br />
<br />
See also [[Example scripts]].<br />
<br />
For another set of examples, see the FreeMind documentation available from the menu Help > Documentation, the section "New features in version 0.9.0" and the subsection "Scripting support".<br />
<br />
==Script editor==<br />
<br />
FreeMind has a very simplistic script editor, available from menu Tools > Script Editor. The editor has no color highlighting of code, and no specific support for writing Groovy scripts: it is basically a plain text editor like Notepad.<br />
<br />
The editor has three panes: left one, right one, and bottom one. The left pane shows a list of scripts attached to a node. The right pane shows the script selected in the left pane. The bottom pane shows the results of the execution of a script.<br />
<br />
The actions available in the menu Action of the script editor are New Script, Run, Sign Script, Dismiss Changes and Exit, and Save and Exit.<br />
<br />
The action Action > New Script adds a new script to the left pane, named as "script1", "script2", etc. The newly created script can be edited in the right pane once the name of the script is selected in the left pane.<br />
<br />
The action Action > Run runs the script selected in the left pane, and shows the result of running the script in the bottom pane, including any error messages.<br />
<br />
The action Action > Sign Script makes it possible to sign a script. [To be documented].<br />
<br />
==API==<br />
The scripts can access FreeMind's scripting API--application programming interface. Above all, the scripts would typically make use of the methods of [http://freemind.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/freemind/freemind/freemind/modes/mindmapmode/MindMapController.java?view=log MindMapController]. The mind map controller is available to scripts as 'c'.<br />
<br />
These are the variables made available to scripts and their types:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
def MindMapController c // the controller<br />
<br />
def MindMapNode node // the node the script is run on<br />
<br />
def HashMap cookies sScriptCookies // A hashmap of key-value pairs (WHAT IS THIS ANYWAY?)<br />
<br />
</code><br />
<br />
It is suggested the programmer uses the Freemind sourced code and an IDE to explore the types and what methods are available.<br />
<br />
==Security==<br />
By default, FreeMind scripts are restricted in what they can do on the local computer. The restrictions include those of file operations, network operations and execution of applications. These restrictions can be lifted in user preferences, from the menu Tools > Preferences..., and the section "Scripting".<br />
<br />
The available security options for scripting, in the section "Scripting" and subsection "Permissions":<br />
* Permit File Operations<br />
* Permit Network Operations<br />
* Permit to Execute Other Applications<br />
* Trust Signed Scripts<br />
* Optional User Key Alias for Signing<br />
<br />
==Groovy==<br />
The scripting engine and language of FreeMind is Groovy. To find out about Groovy, you can check the following web resources:<br />
* [http://groovy.codehaus.org/ Groovy homepage]<br />
* [http://onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/09/29/groovy.html Groovy, Java's New Scripting Language], 2004-09-29, onjava.com<br />
* [http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/04/18/2223237 Your Thoughts on the Groovy Scripting Language?], 2006-04-17, Slashdot - a review and a discussion thread on pros and cons of Groovy<br />
<br />
==Implementation==<br />
Scripts are stored in an attribute whose name reads "script" followed with a numeral, meaning in the attribute of the attribute function, not in the attribute of XML.<br />
<br />
The script attributes are probably distinguished from non-script attributes by their starting with "script".<br />
<br />
An example of storage in XML:<br />
<pre><br />
<node TEXT="hello"><br />
<attribute NAME="script1" VALUE="=node.getNodeLevel() + &amp;quot; &amp;quot; + node.getText()"/><br />
</node><br />
</pre><br />
<br />
Scripting is implemented as an external [[plugin]].<br />
<br />
Package: [http://freemind.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/freemind/freemind/plugins/script/?pathrev=fm_060405_integration freemind/plugins/script/]<br />
<br />
==Limitations==<br />
* There is no way to store scripts in a script file for the whole application; scripts can only be stored in mind maps[verify].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Scripting/Mind map documentation]]<br />
* [[Example scripts]]<br />
* [[FreeMind 0.9.0: The New Features]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Development]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Release_1.1.0&diff=12281
Release 1.1.0
2015-06-22T04:01:11Z
<p>Christianfoltin: Created page with "== Big New features == * new feature: HiDPI support (for windows and linux, mac was already there) ** Look into the properties under Appearance -> Scale. * New method to create g..."</p>
<hr />
<div>== Big New features ==<br />
* new feature: HiDPI support (for windows and linux, mac was already there)<br />
** Look into the properties under Appearance -> Scale.<br />
* New method to create graphical and local links: copy nodes and then paste them as graphical or local links.<br />
* Paste of structured (HTML) data recognizes the structure and reconstructs it as hierarchical nodes.<br />
* Format dialog has example nodes that demonstrate the changes.<br />
<br />
== Smaller Features ==<br />
* New feature: font color combo box<br />
* Re-developed lots of the attribute functionality.<br />
* Search dialog on geographical maps accepts coordinates in the form "lat lon" or "lat lon;lat2 lon2;..."<br />
* A reverse lookup is then performed unless you set do_reverse_lookup_on_lat_lon_search to false.<br />
* New search&replace dialog shows tooltips of the node and note text.<br />
* Enhanced the calendar widget to show 12 month at once.<br />
* New feature: standalone map server created.<br />
* new feature: icon toolbar can have multiple columns (see properties->appearance).<br />
* New feature: on save, thumbnails are created and displayed as tooltip on mindmap links to other mm-files<br />
* Added node statistics to the status bar (inclusive sums of node contents).<br />
* New Export as html page with a single clickable image containing only the links (URLs) or the map.<br />
* Clones can be deactivated by menu</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12280
Main Page
2015-06-22T03:55:40Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Project news */</p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__<br />
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
</div><br />
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<br />
= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="red">beta</font> FreeMind 1.1.0-Beta1. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.1.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/60e34aca/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (22 Jun 2015).'''</p><br />
<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="green">release</font> FreeMind 1.0.1 [[Download|available for download]]. It is a bug fix release for 1.0.0. For details see the [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/83e004f6/?limit=25#1b9d Open-Discussion Page] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (12 Apr 2014).'http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&action=protect''</p><br />
<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
<br />
<!--<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
--><br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open.</p><br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
<br />
</table></div>
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<hr />
<div>* FreeMind<br />
** Site map|Site Map<br />
** Main Page|Main Page<br />
** Download|Downloads<br />
** Asked questions|Asked questions<br />
** Screenshots|Screenshots<br />
** Documentation|Documentation<br />
** Accessories|Accessories<br />
** Scripting|Scripting<br />
** Plugins|Plugins<br />
** FreeMind on Linux|Linux<br />
** Development|Development<br />
** Marketing|Marketing<br />
** Essays|Essays<br />
** Stuff|Stuff<br />
* SEARCH<br />
* TOOLBOX<br />
* LANGUAGES</div>
Christianfoltin
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2014-09-05T19:16:20Z
<p>Christianfoltin: scripting added</p>
<hr />
<div>* FreeMind<br />
** Site map|Site Map<br />
** Main Page|Main Page<br />
** Download|Downloads<br />
** Asked questions|Asked questions<br />
** Screenshots|Screenshots<br />
** Documentation|Documentation<br />
** Accessories|Accessories<br />
** Scripting|Scripting<br />
** FreeMind on Linux|Linux<br />
** Development|Development<br />
** Marketing|Marketing<br />
** Essays|Essays<br />
** Stuff|Stuff<br />
* SEARCH<br />
* TOOLBOX<br />
* LANGUAGES</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12271
Download
2014-08-17T11:53:02Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Download */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--<br />
[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download#Download http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/images/b/b2/Download_FreeMind_Button_180x60.png]<br />
--><br />
The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.1''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.1-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.1-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.1.dmg?download MAC OS X] <br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X 10.6.8'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/FreeMind1.0.0_for_10.6.8.dmg/download MAC OS X 10.6.8]<br />
| 150<br />
| All-inclusive version, still version 1.0.0. Users of version 10.6.8, please take this link; a different java version is included there.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://www.getdeb.net/app/Freemind Ubuntu Linux]<br />
| ??<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 0.9.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.1.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.1.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
<br />
To receive news on latest releases, consider subscribing to [http://sourceforge.net/api/file/index/project-id/7118/mtime/desc/limit/20/rss RSS feed for project file releases]. See also other [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_project.php?group_id=7118 RSS feeds] of FreeMind project.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12270
Download
2014-08-17T11:52:26Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Download */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--<br />
[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download#Download http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/images/b/b2/Download_FreeMind_Button_180x60.png]<br />
--><br />
The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.1''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.1-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.1-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.1.dmg?download MAC OS X] <br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X 10.6.8'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/FreeMind1.0.0_for_10.6.8.dmg/download MAC OS X 10.6.8]<br />
| 150<br />
| All-inclusive version, still version 1.0.0. Users of version 10.6.8, please take this link; a different java version is included there.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://www.getdeb.net/app/Freemind Ubuntu Linux]<br />
| ??<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.1.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.1.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12268
Download
2014-04-12T19:28:00Z
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The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
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==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.1''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.1-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.1-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.1.dmg?download MAC OS X] <br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X 10.6.8'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/FreeMind1.0.0_for_10.6.8.dmg/download MAC OS X 10.6.8]<br />
| 150<br />
| All-inclusive version, still version 1.0.0. Users of version 10.6.8, please take this link; a different java version is included there.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.1.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.1.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
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[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12267
Main Page
2014-04-12T19:26:42Z
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
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'''New <font color="green">release</font> FreeMind 1.0.1 [[Download|available for download]]. It is a bug fix release for 1.0.0. For details see the [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/83e004f6/?limit=25#1b9d Open-Discussion Page] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (12 Apr 2014).'''</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
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'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open.</p><br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
<br />
</table></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12266
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="green">release</font> FreeMind 1.0.1 [[Download|available]]. It is a bug fix release for 1.0.0. For details see the [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/83e004f6/?limit=25#1b9d Open-Discussion Page] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (12 Apr 2014).'''</p><br />
<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
<br />
<!--<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open.</p><br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
<br />
</table></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12264
Main Page
2014-03-14T04:34:11Z
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<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__<br />
<table><tr><br />
<td valign=top><br />
<div style="margin-top: 5px;padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #AAAAAA; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"><br />
On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<td>&nbsp;<br />
<td width=600> <br />
<br />
= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.1-RC1. It is a bug fix release for 1.0.0. See: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/83e004f6/?limit=25#1b9d Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (13 Mar 2014).'''</p><br />
<br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
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'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open.</p><br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Asked_questions&diff=12263
Asked questions
2014-03-11T15:39:36Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* What operating systems does FreeMind successfully run on? */</p>
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Here we collect a list of asked questions and answers related to free mind mapping software FreeMind. Help if you can (see [[#To edit this FAQ|To edit this FAQ]]). If you're searching for an answer to your question, why don't you just press Ctrl + F in your browser?<br />
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<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I download the Java Runtime Environment needed to run FreeMind. ===<br />
To download JRE for Windows, go to [http://www.java.com/ Download],<br />
go to the section '''Download...''', say yes, and the download begins.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens ===<br />
First of all, we assume that you are working under Windows. Now, please start freemind.bat in the installation directory.<br />
You'll probably get:<br />
<br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
<br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger(FreeMind.java:643) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.<init>(FreeMind.java:109) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main(FreeMind.java:647) <br />
<br />
The answer to this behaviour is that you've got Java1.3 or lower installed, and this version of java is found (try java -version on the commandline to verify this). <br />
Most likely, you've installed Oracle. <br />
Change JAVA_HOME and the PATH variables to point to your actual java (1.4 or 5.0). <br />
This can be done as follows: Goto Settings -> System -> search for Environment Variables and change or create the values accordingly.<br />
<br />
Another reason Freemind won't start or will give you the effect of having the icon in the Windows taskbar but nothing else is when you install Freemind in a folder that starts with a "!" (exclamation mark); just install it in a different folder. (See http://www.cogmios.nl/java-apps-like-eclipse-or-freemind-do-not-run-in-folders-starting-with-a-20070407.html)<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens <i>TRY THIS FIRST</i>===<br />
First, check that Java is installed; Then go to Program Files\Freemind\Lib and double-click on the "Freemind.jar" file (which is an executable Jar file). <br />
<br />
Alternatively, try to start Freemind from the freemind.bat file. The command.com will open along with Freemind. Just close down Freemind (command.com will close also) and then start Freemind from the Start Menu or from freemind.exe I have no idea why this works but it did for me.<br />
<br />
Another reason why Freemind won't start is if you hava JDK installed and JAVA_HOME points to JDK instead of JRE. If you point JAVA_HOME environment variable to the JRE home then Freemind.exe starts up fine.<br />
<br />
If the above doesn't work make sure you have the path to java in your PATH variable.<br />
<br />
The format is the following:<br />
<br />
JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6<br />
<br />
PATH=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin; <br />
<br />
Your PATH will surely include more things.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind and can create a map but can not save it ===<br />
The most obvious indication is that you click on open/save/save as and nothing happens. What is happening is that the file browser window is failing to open. There are two fixes; Either change JAVA_HOME to point to a JRE rather than a JDK or edit the Freemind.bat file to use the absolute path to the correct java and start Freemind with the bat file. It will be something like "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\java" instead of just java. Note the use of quote marks and that your java path may not be the same as the example. <br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens on MacOS X Leopard ===<br />
I launch FreeMind 0.8.1 on MacOS X 10.5 (Leopard), the FreeMind welcome image appears and after few moments, FreeMind quit after a pop up window "Cannot lunch Java application (Uncaught exception in main method: Java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space)".<br />
<br />
**Freemind does not seem to work if you simply drag the butterfly icon to the applications folder- you have to move the WHOLE installed folder (Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1) into the applications folder, and click on the icon within that folder (attach that icon to the dock). The program seems to need to have everything together in that folder for it to launch.<br />
<br />
Thanks SO MUCH for this! I was going NUTS trying to get this to happen! Not a tecchie by any means! Angie]<br />
<br />
This issue might be related to the problem met by OpenOffice users on Leopard. <br />
Apple seems to have replaced "Apple Computer, Inc." by "Apple, Inc." in the Java string. The JRE is thus not recognized anymore on Leopard, and Java fails. ([http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=153 Web Reference])<br />
<br />
Hope this issue will be fixed in the next FreeMind release.<br />
<br />
'' '''Temporary Solution''' '' : ''It is possible de launch FreeMind via FreeMind.app > Content > Resources > Java > lib > freemind.jar''<br />
<br />
''I suggest to place an alias in the Dock, for a more friendly access to FreeMind''<br />
<br />
'''''I was able to get FreeMind 0.9.0 beta 20 to launch on Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Leopard) by editing the Info.plist <tt>JVMVersion</tt> string to read <tt>1.6</tt> instead of <tt>1.4+</tt>. For the record, when I run <tt>java -version</tt> it reports <tt>java version "1.5.0_16"</tt>.'''''<br />
<br />
:I got the install to work by creating a Freemind folder under Applications, copying the rest of the files in the container to it (e.g. freemind.properties, plugins\, accessories\ etc) and then moving the "installed" package to that folder. It looks like Freemind needs to find those files and folders during startup.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.9 (Maverick) won't open the FreeMind application because it is not signed. ===<br />
There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open. Or you can disable the check entirely (although this is not recommended):<br />
<br />
* System Preferences > Security & Privacy > (Click the lock and authenticate to make changes) > Allow applications downloaded from anywhere.<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind cannot detect new version of Java. What can I do? ===<br />
Let us assume that you have installed a new<br />
version of Java, and still, FreeMind complains about having old version of Java. This may occur especially<br />
if you installed ''SDK'' rather than ''JRE''. ''SDK'' stands for ''software development kit'' and contains much more<br />
than you need to run FreeMind; you only need the runtime environment. It is important that the new version of<br />
java is in your ''path''. To check it out on Microsoft Windows, run command ``cmd" using Windows-key + R,<br />
followed by ``java -version". You should get something like<br />
<br />
java version "1.4.2_03"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_03-b02)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2_03-b02, mixed mode)<br />
<br />
where the particular version number is not important as long as it is at least 1.4.0.<br />
<br />
Additionally, it may be helpful to start '''freemind.bat''' and see what messages come.<br />
<br />
'''NOTE:''' If you have an Oracle database product installed on your computer, check the Oracle Installer to see what version of Java was installed with the database. Versions of Oracle 8, 8i, and later install JRE 1.3.1 and modify the startup path for Windows to ensure the database can start using this JRE. This installation WILL cause FreeMind to report the older version of Java, even if you install the new version (the .ini file for Oracle points Windows to the JRE 1.3.1 directory, places that in memory, and causes the fault). You can modify the .ini file to point Oracle to the newer JRE. <br />
<br />
If you don't want to change the Oracle settings: just create a batch file in the FreeMind folder with the following entry "Path-to-your-new-java-runtimes-bin/java.exe -jar lib/freemind.jar" and use that to start freemind.<br />
<br />
===Is there an IRC for freemind devs/users===<br />
<br />
===Uploading to gallery===<br />
====Uploading to gallery gives incorrect file ext. or file corruption message but the file is fine====<br />
What do I do? <br />
<br />
====Uploading filename.mm (generated with FreeMind 0.9) triggers error====<br />
''File extension does not match MIME type.''<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* An older trick (related to 0.8 , 0.9 compatibility: clean-up attribute_registry nodes) is not applicable.<br />
* Two upload-related questions have no solutions on forum.<br />
<br />
=== Which Java virtual machines does FreeMind actually work with? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind works with the virtual machines from Sun, from the version 1.4.0 and higher. FreeMind has been reported to run on the JDK 1.4.2 from Blackdown. FreeMind also works on Linux with Sun Microsystems 64bit JDK version 1.5.0.<br />
<br />
There are known issues with official release 0.8.0 of Freemind and Java 6. <br />
* Encrypted nodes will wipe out your map when trying to save it to disk. <br />
* Preferences dialog can not be opened<br />
Stick to Java 5 (alias 1.5.x) [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=1550792&group_id=7118 (see bug report)]<br />
<br />
Possible cause and work-around for problem of Preferences dialog: extended desktop (second monitor). If you extend your desktop on to a second monitor and use FreeMind on that monitor, when you close (save?) the Preferences dialog, its dialog is saved to the extended desktop location. The next time you use FreeMind without using the 2nd monitor, the Preferences dialog will not be visible. I had this problem and was able to correct it by moving the dialog back to the main monitor and saving again (note that the virtual position of the 2nd monitor relative to the main monitor is important for finding the dialog again).<br />
-RyanC, 7-Apr-08<br />
<br />
=== What is a mirror? ===<br />
A mirror is one of the SourceForge sites from which you can download FreeMind. To download FreeMind, choose ''any'' mirror; you would prefer a mirror geographically closer to the place where you live. If you experience problems with one mirror, try another.<br />
<br />
=== I run 'freemind.bat' and get an error message ===<br />
If you get <br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger<FreeMind.java:643>at<br />
freemind.main.FreeMind.<init<FreeMind.java:109> <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main<FreeMind.java:647> <br />
then the Java Virtual Machine found on your system is of version 1.3 or below. Try <br />
java -version<br />
to verify this. This happens, when you install Oracle for instance. Please, make sure, that your latest Java Virtual Machine is found when you type "java -version" by deinstalling java1.3 for example.<br />
<br />
=== USB Portable FreeMind ===<br />
Just add the following Java option in the freemind.bat or freemind.sh and everything is contained on the USB stick:<br />
<br />
-Duser.home=.[\<subdirectory, if needed>]<br />
<br />
As an example see the new content of my BAT-file, which looks like:<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
java -Duser.home=. -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\commons-lang-2.0.jar;lib\forms-1.0.5.jar;lib\jibx\jibx-run.jar;lib\jibx\xpp3.jar;lib\bindings.jar freemind.main.FreeMindStarter<br />
<br />
This lets FM create and use the subfolder .freemind in the location of the freemind.bat.<br />
<br />
As we know, USB flash drives support only limited number of writes. It means that reliability of such device drops down as time advances. Freemind, by default, saves your open maps every minute to .freemind dir which is in this case on the flash drive. If you aren't too paranoid you can avoid this by setting autosave dir to tmp dir of your OS. Freemind will automatically delete autosaves on exit so your precious data won't be left on a host machine. Go to Tools->Preferences->Path to automatic saves and set it to 'default'. Freemind will understand this on Windows probably as c:\windows\temp, Linux - /tmp or /var/tmp.<br />
<br />
That's it and have fun!<br />
<br />
=== What if the command.com window opened by FreeMind.bat annoys me? ===<br />
You can force the window not to show by having the batch file not to hold the handle to the java runtime. Effectively the command prompt is displaying command line output from java application, FreeMind, while waiting for the application to terminate before it closes. You can solve this by using javaw to suppress the command line output and forcing the command prompt to start a new process for java. Try editing the FreeMind.bat to change <tt>java -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt> with <tt>START "" javaw</tt>. The line becomes something like <tt>START "" javaw -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt><br />
<br />
If that approach does not successfully hide the window, try this approach: <br />
1. Copy the following script to a text file, <br />
2. Modify the java directory ("C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java") to match the location of yours, <br />
3. Save the file with a .vbs extension (i.e. FreeMind.vbs), and <br />
4. Double-click the file.<br />
<br />
<tt>Dim objShell<br />
<br/>Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")<br />
<br/>objShell.Run Chr(34) & "C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java" & Chr(34) & " -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-api.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-impl.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-libs.jar;lib\ant\lib\namespace.jar;lib\ant\lib\relaxngDatatype.jar;lib\ant\lib\xsdlib.jar;lib\ant\lib\jax-qname.jar;lib\ant\lib\sax.jar;lib\ant\lib\dom.jar freemind.main.FreeMind", 0, False<br />
<br/>Set objShell = Nothing<br />
</tt><br />
<br />
== Troubleshooting ==<br />
<br />
Before you start asking questions on the forum, it's a good idea to check if your problem is not already described, together with a resolution:<br />
* either on this page,<br />
* or in the Forums, there is a search function (check the SourceForge menu 'Forums &rarr; Search'),<br />
* or even in the Trackers, where you can find already reported problems.<br />
<br />
If this doesn't help, then sample the following information (under Windows, check the specific pages for other OS's) and create a Help forum topic (if you're not sure) or bug tracker item (if you're quite sure that it's a bug in FreeMind) with it:<br />
<br />
* OS version (e.g. Win XP with(out) SP2 or 3)<br />
* Java version (the output of <tt>java -version</tt> called from the command line, example as follows)<br />
C:\Users\lostuser>java -version<br />
java version "1.5.0_15"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_15-b04)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_15-b04, mixed mode, sharing)<br />
* FreeMind version (e.g. FreeMind 0.9.0.Beta20, installed from <tt>FreeMind-Windows-Installer-0.9.0_Beta_20-max.exe</tt>)<br />
* Content of the logfile <tt>%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\log.0</tt> after you've done the action making problems.<br />
* It's also a good idea to open a command line, go to FreeMind's base directory, in general with <tt>cd %ProgramFiles%\freemind</tt>, and start FreeMind from there, using the <tt>freemind.bat</tt> file, and check what happens in the console. Most content is generally similar to the above logfile, but not if FreeMind doesn't even start, for some reason (e.g. Java missing).<br />
* Check if your problem also appears with other Java programs, we generally recommend [http://jedit.sf.net/ JEdit] because it uses the same GUI type (called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(Java) Swing]) as FreeMind.<br />
<br />
;Note: under Windows XP/Vista, you can open a command line (also called a console) by pressing the keys <tt>Win+R</tt> (like Run), type <tt>cmd</tt> and press enter.<br />
<br />
== Using ==<br />
<br />
=== To add a new concept ===<br />
<br />
A new concept is referred to as a "node." Use the "Insert" key on PCs to add a new node. MAC users need to [[Asked Questions#To_set_a_different_key_for_new_child_node_on_Mac_computers | set a different key]]. Nodes are not limited to just concepts. They can also include sentences, paragraphs or even short articles.<br />
<br />
=== Is there an undo feature in FreeMind? ===<br />
Starting with FreeMind 0.8, there is an undo and redo feature.<br />
<br />
If you are using 0.7, then use the following tips to prevent data loss:<br />
<br />
* Use FreeMind's autosave-feature <br />
: This feature is enabled by default... auto saved files will be found in ~/.freemind/<br />
<br />
* Install a clipboard manager, which will make all elements, which you cut from FreeMind, available in its history. A freeware example of a clipboard manager for MS Windows is [http://www.yankee-clipper.net Yankee Clipper].<br />
<br />
=== How much memory do I need? ===<br />
<br />
''Keywords: RAM.''<br />
<br />
Experience shows that 64 MB is not sufficient, while 128 MB is already enough, provided that you do not run another Java application. Correct me if I'm wrong. I am using FreeMind on Windows 95 + 128 MB without any problems.<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.8RC5 on Windows 95 with 64 MB and Java 1.4.0 is possible and the response time ''is'' in acceptable limits. -- [[User:Stefano|Stefano]] 02:01, 11 Jul 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.7.1 on Debian Linux and Java 1.4.2.03 (j2sdk1.4) with my Omnibook 800 laptop (78 MB RAM, P166) just fine. I haven't tried any big projects with it yet, but so far it's very responsive. --[[User:Nullman|Kyle]] 09:14, 30 Jan 2006 (PST)<br />
<br />
=== To move a node to the other side of root or re-arrange nodes ===<br />
<br />
Drag the node onto root and you see one half of root getting gray. Move the node to the other half and <br />
this half gets gray. Just drop the node on the side you want to have it.<br />
As of version 0.9.0 you can also use <tt>Ctrl + &larr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &rarr;</tt> to move a node in the desired direction (not only to change the side with respect to root, try it out; <tt>Ctrl + &uarr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &darr;</tt> do work as well). For Mac users, it's <tt>Command+&larr;</tt> and <tt>Command+&rarr;</tt> respectively.<br />
<br />
If you want to rearrange the nodes on your map using your mouse, you should ''not'' move the nodes around using the small "handle" appearing when your pointer hovers over the node, but you should grab the node itself, move it around and see how it throws a shadow upon the place it'll land once you release the mouse button.<br />
If you've already messed up your map, select the culprit nodes and reset their position using the menu <tt>Format &rarr; Reset Position</tt>.<br />
<br />
The "handle" will only move around the node without changing its position in relation to the other nodes.<br />
<br />
=== To create a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Go to the source node. <br />
# Mark it with the mouse. <br />
# Press the left mouse button. <br />
# Hold this button. <br />
# Press Ctrl+Shift buttons. <br />
# Continue to hold all these buttons. <br />
# Go to the destination node. <br />
# Release the mouse button, first. <br />
# Then release the keyboard buttons. <br />
<br />
You have your link. Alternatively, drag'n drop holding right mouse button.<br />
<br />
=== To remove a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Right-Click on the curved arrow of the graphical link (Mac users, press Control and click to see the options menu)<br />
# Choose "Remove Arrow Link" from the pop-up menu<br />
<br />
(Left-clicking on a graphical link does nothing)<br />
<br />
=== To remove a local link ===<br />
<br />
# Select the node with the link, and press Ctrl+K ("edit link") (Command+K in Mac).<br />
# In the "Edit hyperlink manually..." dialog that appears, clear the contents of the text field, then click OK.<br />
<br />
=== To add user icons to FreeMind ===<br />
Currently, adding user [http://www.guiicons.com Icons] is not possible.<br />
BUT you can add an inline images to any node. Use the following code example:<br />
<nowiki><html><img src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/pics/me.jpg"></nowiki><br />
in a FreeMind node. This should also work with local files using "file://" instead of "http://".<br />
<br />
However if you want to change the source code there is a way to add your own icons.<br />
You have to modify the “freemind.jar” file. (By default you can find it under “C:\Program Files\FreeMind\lib”)<br />
You can modify a .jar file easily with WinRAR. If you have WinRAR installed on your computer just right click the file you want to modify and choose Open With WinRAR.<br />
* 1. Add your own icons: Use the button Add in WinRAR GUI to add your icons to “freemind.jar\images\icons”<br />
* 2. Change file “freemind.properties”: find row that starts with “icons.list=” and add your icon names<br />
* 3. Change file “Resources_xx.properties”: where xx is your local language. Add rows icon_iconName = iconDescription, where iconName is the name of your icon and iconDescription the text you want to see on the tooltip of your icon<br />
<br />
=== To open links in only one browser window, rather than several. ===<br />
To our knowledge this is not possible at the moment.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (old)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Tools > '''Options''' > <br />
2) Click '''Advanced'''<br />
3) Toggle Tabbed Browsing<br />
4) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (1.5.0.12)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Edit > '''Preferences''' > <br />
2) Click '''Tabs'''<br />
3) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''A possible Work Around:''' There is a way to do this if you use the [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Firefox browser] instead of Internet Explorer, provided you<br />
install the Firefox extension called ''Single Window'' (available from [http://update.mozilla.org/extensions/showlist.php?category=Tabbed%20Browsing here]). Using this extension, every time you click on an external web link on a mind map, it will open the relevant page in a new tab in an existing Firefox window, rather than a new browser window. I have found this to be a much easier way to navigate the pages opened. I have only tried this with mm files opened from the file system at the moment (i.e. not served from a web server in the browser applet).<br />
<br />
To '''open external web links in a new tabs''' in Firefox follow [http://texturizer.net/firefox/tips.html#beh_reuse this tip] (works both for Linux and Windows). You have to add a line in your user.js file and install [http://piro.sakura.ne.jp/xul/_tabextensions.html.en Tabbrowser extensions].<br />
<br />
=== Is it difficult to provide FreeMind with Java Webstart?=== Well, it's not that easy. Joerg Mueller succeeded in doing just that and has sent his source code to Daniel Polansky, who did not succeed in getting it running; he did not consider that a high priority. What is important is that Microsoft Windows users have a convenient installer, and the users of the other operating systems are already used to not so convenient methods; the installation is pretty straightforward anyway.<br />
<br />
=== To create PDF out of FreeMind's mind map ===<br />
To create pdf out of FreeMind's mind map, you've got several<br />
options.<br />
<br />
* Use File/Export/As PDF...<br />
<br />
* Create DocBook, then pdf. Use [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz XSLT transformations sheets] from Christoph Rissner to convert FreeMind's mind map to Mind Manager's mind map, then to DocBook, and create pdf from that DocBook. You can read more on that on [http://hkrott.iicm.edu/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html Abgeschlossene Arbeiten] &gt; Mind Maps.<br />
<!-- Old link to http://hkrott.iicm.edu/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz would not work any --><br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using a pdf printer driver.<br />
** Use open source [http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ PDFCreator]. It uses Ghostscript as its backend.<br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using Acrobat's Distiller. Provided that you have full version of Adobe Acrobat installed (not just reader), you can print to a pdf using the Distiller or Writer options in your printer list. Make sure you check the "fit to one page" option under File > Page Setup. Also, make sure you set antialias to all under edit > preferences. This will make it look crisper. The only downside to this option is that it doesn't do the icons very well.<br />
<br />
* First print to postscript, then convert to pdf.<br />
** In Linux, create postscript by printing to a file using a postscript printer, and convert the postscript file to pdf afterwards, by using the shell-command ps2pdf or using [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/ Ghostscript].<br />
** In Windows, install any postscript color printer (Like AppleColor 600) to print to a file. When printing to that printer, choose a folder and a file that ends with .ps. Then, open that *.ps with [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/gsview/index.htm gsview] and choose ''File/Convert to PDF'' (let the program choose it all). Then save the file with the same name, but ending with .pdf. That's all. You might need to read the help files to tune it all up (only once).<br />
<br />
* Export FreeMind's mind map to HTML, paste it into Microsoft Word, format it as you see fit, and convert it to pdf using the techniques decribed above.<br />
<br />
=== To create Encapsulated PostScript (eps, epsi) out of FreeMind's mind map (for LaTex) ===<br />
<br />
* Via PNG (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Export your mind map as *.png<br />
** Install Package sam2p<br />
** Convert png to eps: sam2p file.png file.eps<br />
* Via PostScript (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Print to file.ps using a PostScript printer<br />
** Install package ghostscript<br />
** Convert to epsi with: ps2epsi file.ps (This does not always work)<br />
** Now you have file.epsi<br />
<br />
=== To convert mind maps between FreeMind and MindManager ===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
=== Who is the development team of FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Daniel Polansky: the director of FreeMind is Daniel Polansky, i.e. me. The<br />
label ``director" is not quite appropriate; ``parliament"<br />
would be better. I test new versions, give advice, sometimes<br />
act in the name of FreeMind, forbid versions to be released<br />
because of insufficient quality, and approve them when<br />
they're ready. Also, I set up barriers for new directions.<br />
<br />
The main actor on the scene is Christian Foltin. We use<br />
the label ``code master" to denote his role, and also<br />
``manager". He does most of the work and decides which<br />
code changes are acceptable what concerns the<br />
quality of code. He takes care of mergers. Also, he<br />
coordinates the developers.<br />
<br />
An important developer is Dimitri Polivaev.<br />
<br />
=== To have brainstorm-like mode similar to one found in MindManager.===<br />
Did you notice you can hit Enter and Shift-Enter to create sibling nodes?<br />
It is not exactly the behavior of brainstorm mode of MindManager, but still<br />
close to it.<br />
<br />
=== What operating systems does FreeMind successfully run on? ===<br />
<br />
* ''Microsoft Windows.'' Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1 & SP2), Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista, Windows 7, ....<br />
* ''Linux.'' Mandrake 9.2 and 10, RedHat Pro WS 3, RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, Fedora Core 2, Fedora 8 & 9, SuSE (8.2 using the RPM for 9.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.2), Ubuntu (Warty, Hardy, Intrepid Ibis), Debian (sarge, etch, wheezy, jessie, sid), Slackware 9.1, Gentoo, Mepis 3.3.1, Mepis 3.4-2.rc1, PCLinuxOS 2010. ''BSD.'' FreeBSD (5.2.1, 5.4, 6.1), Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4.4, 10.4.8, 10.4.11)<br />
* ''Other.'' OS/2, Solaris 9 and 10.<br />
''Keywords: platforms.''<br />
<br />
=== Is there a PDA-Version, e.g. for Palm or Pocket PC? ===<br />
On PDA, you can use [[FreeMindPDA]]. It uses cross-platform [http://www.superwaba.com SuperWaba] Open Source SDK. However, it does not use mind map view, but rather plain tree view; it is not a proper FreeMind version in that sense. See also [[Stuff#PDA|FreeMind and PDA]].<br />
For an iPhone version of FreeMind that can read small FreeMind mind maps, see [[Platform]].<br />
<br />
=== What is the largest size mindmap I can edit with FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
In principle, there are no built-in limits. Practically, the maximum reported size is 11 MB at a map with 22,000 nodes; after exporting to HTML and pasting to Microsoft Word, the very same content had 15.6 MB, with 1500 pages. For a better practical estimation, experimental tests are needed, as the maximum given so far is only a lower bound on practical limits.<br />
<br />
I've been appending daily notes to a single mind-map file continually for many months on a 3 GHz Pentium 4 with 2 GB RAM running windowsXP. The file has grown to about half a megabyte, 420K, and there is a noticable difference in Freemind's responsiveness dealing with it, but it still works for me.<br />
<br />
=== How can I keep FreeMind from opening the last file from the last session? ===<br />
One way is to disable the changing of the file "auto.properties" (which is in the same folder as [[user.properties]]). Be aware that the menu "Edit -> Preferences" will not change anything any more than!<br><br />
To do that go to the file auto.properties and delete everything behind "onStartIfNotSpecified=" in that line. Now set the file "auto.properties" to read-only.<br />
<br />
Another way is to change the auto.properties on the fly during startup. Copy the next lines of code into a batch-file and put this into the same directory as freemind.exe. This batchfile will add an extra line to the auto.properties file. In fact, it does the same as the above, but it still enables you to change the properties.<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
echo onStartIfNotSpecified= >> "%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\auto.properties"<br />
call .\freemind.exe<br />
<br />
===To change the fill color on bubbles.===<br />
There's an icon for it at the main toolbar. Additionally,<br />
you can find it in the popup menu at Node > Style > Cloud color.<br />
<br />
===To remove a cloud===<br />
Press Ctrl+Shift+B to toggle clouds.<br />
<br />
=== To search in FreeMind === <br />
''Keywords: find.'' Press Ctrl + F. For finding next occurrence, press Ctrl + G. Searching is<br />
restricted to the descendants of the node selected when pressing Ctrl + F. The search is<br />
a breadth-first search, first finding occurrences in the nodes closer to the starting node.<br />
<br />
===To move nodes around=== To move them up and down, use ctrl + up and down arrows. To move them wherever you want, use drag'n drop with mouse. ''Keywords: move around, reorganize.''<br />
<br />
=== What does antialias mean in FreeMind preferences? ===<br />
<br />
To antialias means to make fonts or curves look smooth by drawing additional pixels with in-between color. See also wikipedia on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antialiasing antialiasing].<br />
<br />
By default, FreeMind antialiases edges only. FreeMind can also antialias text, but with the current state of the technology, it does not look good enough. At least, new Java RE 1.5.0 has better antialiasing of text than Java RE 1.4.x. Also, it is possible to set the whole application to antialiasing, including the menus and editing box; by using the command line option <code>-Dswing.aatext=true</code> of Java 1.5.0. Unfortunately, this is not available if you're using FreeMind.exe to launch FreeMind. <br />
<br />
=== What kind of encryption is used? ===<br />
<br />
: ''See [[Encryption]].''<br />
<br />
=== Reminders don't work when I start a map. The PDF-Export is not present. What's happening? ===<br />
There, the plugins (not only the PDF/SVG one) appear only if you start FreeMind from the directory where it has been installed. Especially if you start FreeMind by double-clicking on a FreeMind file (.mm file), this is not the case. So, use your icon and choose open to open your file.<br />
<br />
== Customizing FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I add a new keyboard shortcut ===<br />
To add a new keyboard shortcut, say for "Change node background color", open the file<br />
mindmap_menus.xml (in freemind.jar) and search for "background", say.<br />
<br />
You'll find<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Here, you add a new keyboard ref attribute like:<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_background_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Open the file freemind.properties and add a line like<br />
<pre><br />
#<br />
keystroke_node_color = alt F<br />
keystroke_node_color_blend = alt B<br />
keystroke_edge_color = alt E<br />
keystroke_node_background_color=alt N<br />
</pre><br />
But you have to search for free keys...<br />
<br />
=== To set expert settings ===<br />
<br />
Most of expert settings are stored in the [[user.properties]] file.<br />
<br />
=== To use another browser ===<br />
<br />
If you want to use another browser, edit the [[user.properties]] file and change the following property according to your operation system: <br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt <br />
default_browser_command_windows_9x <br />
default_browser_command_mac <br />
default_browser_command_other_os <br />
<br />
You have to write something like<br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt = C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe "{0}"<br />
...<br />
<br />
=== To change language ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Lydia<br />
<br />
language= ja<br />
<br />
language = ja <br />
<br />
Don't forget to remove the # character. Restart FreeMind and you have changed the language to German. See also [[Development#To_translate_FreeMind_into_your_language|the list of available languages]].<br />
<br />
=== To set a different key for new child node on Mac computers ===<br />
<br />
NOTE: The latest version of Freemind now sets the "tab" key as the default key for inserting a new node on a mac. Unfortunately, this is not documented in an obvious place. If you right or control click on a node you see a menu that does tell you the Tab shortcut for creating a child node but this is easily missed.<br />
<br />
In a manner similar to changing the language, replace<br />
<br />
#keystroke_add_child = INSERT <br />
<br />
with<br />
<br />
keystroke_add_child = control shift ENTER<br />
<br />
in the file [[user.properties]]. Pay attention that you write the key code ENTER in capital letters. <br />
<br />
N.B. Setting the ADD CHILD MAC is not enough, ADD CHILD must also be set (at least with Beta 9 on Leopard)<br />
<br />
This can also be done via the Freemind GUI by selecting Tools/Preferences/Keystrokes instead of editing the properties file.<br />
<br />
The command ("Apple") key can be referred to as "meta" in these keystroke sequences - in case you were wondering.<br />
<br />
=== There is no shortcut to insert a note. Why? ===<br />
There is no shortcut on purpose, as this action does not come with undo. <br />
<br />
If you want to have this shortcut, you can download the sources, patch NodeNote.xml such that it contains a key_stroke="alt N" in the first lines as here: <br />
<br />
<br />
<plugin_action <br />
documentation="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_documentation" <br />
name="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_name" <br />
base="freemind.extensions.NodeHookAdapter" <br />
'''key_stroke="alt N"''' <br />
icon_path="accessories/plugins/icons/knotes.png" <br />
label="accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties" <br />
class_name="accessories.plugins.NodeNote" instanciation="Once"> <br />
<br />
<br />
compile and you are done. BUT REMEMBER: Pressing your key on a node, that already contains a note, makes this note to remove WITHOUT UNDO. <br />
<br />
At your own risk, Chris<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Using physical styles (or patterns) ===<br />
<br />
Physical styles and patterns are the same and can be compared to "styles" in a text writer: you define a set of styling attributes, give this set a name, and can then assign the style or pattern to different nodes in the same way.<br />
<br />
The patterns are defined in the file <tt>patterns.xml</tt> placed in the FreeMind user directory. In Windows, that file is <tt>C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\.freemind\patterns.xml</tt>; under Linux, it's <tt>~/.freemind/patterns.xml</tt>. The generic format of this file is the following:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><br />
<patterns><br />
<pattern name="Pattern1"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
<pattern name="Pattern2"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
[...more patterns...]<br />
</patterns><br />
<br />
As you can see from above, you need to give each pattern a unique name, and then you need to assign pattern properties. Each pattern property is of the form <tt><'''pattern_property_name''' value="'''property_value'''"/></tt>, or <tt><'''pattern_property_name'''/></tt>, and each property stands for a different format parameter. Where the property is listed without value attribute, the corresponding format is reset to its default value. The following property names are possible:<br />
<br />
* pattern_node_background_color<br />
* pattern_node_color<br />
* pattern_node_style<br />
* pattern_node_text<br />
* pattern_node_font_name<br />
* pattern_node_font_bold<br />
* pattern_node_font_italic<br />
* pattern_node_font_size<br />
* pattern_icon<br />
* pattern_edge_color<br />
* pattern_edge_style<br />
* pattern_edge_width<br />
* pattern_child<br />
<br />
==== Allowed values ====<br />
<br />
For colors, the format of the value is "#RRGGBB", where RR, GG, BB are the hexadecimal values of the red, green, blue components of a color, e.g. "#B3B95C".<br />
<br />
<code>pattern_icon</code> can take one of the following values:<br />
<br />
* help<br />
* messagebox_warning<br />
* idea<br />
* button_ok<br />
* button_cancel<br />
* full-1<br />
* full-2<br />
* full-3<br />
* full-4<br />
* full-5<br />
* full-6<br />
* full-7<br />
* back<br />
* forward<br />
* attach<br />
* ksmiletris<br />
* smily_bad<br />
* clanbomber<br />
* desktop_new<br />
* flag<br />
* gohome<br />
* kaddressbook<br />
* knotify<br />
* korn<br />
* Mail<br />
* password<br />
* pencil<br />
* stop<br />
* wizard<br />
* xmag<br />
* bell<br />
* bookmark<br />
* penguin<br />
* licq<br />
<br />
; TODO : Add more explanations about the possible values and exact impact for each property.<br />
<br />
==== Example(s) ====<br />
<br />
An example of a pattern is therefore:<br />
<br />
<pattern name="Blue with edges and icon"><br />
<pattern_node_background_color/><br />
<pattern_node_color value="#000099"/><br />
<pattern_node_style/><br />
<pattern_icon value="flag"/><br />
<pattern_edge_color value="#009999"/><br />
<pattern_edge_style/><br />
<pattern_edge_width value="4"/><br />
</pattern><br />
<br />
This information and more can be discovered by opening any .mm file in a text or XML editor. You can usually search for the text in an element to find the example of what you want to learn how to do.<br />
<br />
; Note : the complete list of pattern properties can be found in the source code, in the file <tt>freemind/freemind_actions.xsd</tt> (search for ''pattern_''), and the list of icons in the file <tt>freemind/modes/MindIcon.java</tt> (search for ''mAllIconNames.add'').<br />
<br />
== Can one make a script to run filters according to the attributes of selected nodes ==<br />
<br />
I'm looking for a way to run filters more intuitively by making the filter by way of clicking on the attributes and icons in nodes on the mind map. Is this possible. Or i guess more simply to make a script that will run a selected filter (However this would be time consuming to do that for many nodes) Any suggestions?<br />
<br />
== Mind maps on web pages with FreeMind's applet ==<br />
<br />
=== To get FreeMind's applet working. ===<br />
If you experience problems viewing a mind map published by someone else, the most common problem is that you have to use Java >= 1.4 in your browser. Check this using the "About plugins" section of your browser (or a similar place). If you have Java >= 1.4 installed and still experiencing problems check out Internet Explorer's settings by selecting Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Java and make sure ``Use Java2" is enabled.<br />
<br />
=== To present your mind map on the web ===<br />
Use FreeMind's browser applet. The following [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/docs/Serving%20Freemind%20maps%20in%20a%20browser/index.html document] (thanks to Bob) explains what to do to have a complete testing environment for your applet. <br />
<br />
=== Quick Java Applet instructions if you are already a code wiz ===<br />
<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" ARCHIVE="freemindbrowser.jar" <br />
WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<PARAM NAME="type" VALUE="application/x-java-applet;version=1.4"><br />
<PARAM NAME="scriptable" VALUE="false"><br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
<\!-- ^ this has no effect on my pc --><br />
<PARAM NAME="modes" VALUE="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode"><br />
<PARAM NAME="browsemode_initial_map" VALUE="http://www.osde.info/osde.mm"><br />
<\!-- ^ Put the FULL path to your map here --><br />
<param NAME="initial_mode" VALUE="Browse"><br />
<param NAME="selection_method" VALUE="selection_method_direct"><br />
</APPLET><br />
<br />
In some cases, it may be necessary to set the '''ARCHIVE''' property to also use the '''Full Path''' to the .jar file. In the above example, the initial '''APPLET''' element would appear as:<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" <br />
ARCHIVE="http://www.exmaple.com/freemindbrowser.jar" WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<br />
The most recent version of above source and freemindbrowser.jar are contained in the freemindbrowser.zip-Archive, which you can get from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=16120 the sourceforge-site].<br />
<br />
=== To view the toolbar automatically after the applet starts ===<br />
It is necessary to edit the html starter of the applet and change the corresponding property. That is, set<br />
toolbarVisible=true. More precisely, add a tag <br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
to freemindbrowser.html or whatever name you have changed the file to.<br />
<br />
=== Is there a list of names and values and functions of all params for the applet? ===<br />
No. Theoretically, all parameters found in user.properties can be used as parameters of the applet.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Is it possible to change or edit the map through an applet? ===<br />
<br />
No. There is no applet for ''editing'' mind maps; only for viewing.<br />
<br />
=== My document isn't opened by the applet ===<br />
<br />
The URL of the document *must* end with .mm. If it doesn't the document opens in a new browser window. The trick I use is to append a dummy parameter like in this example:<br />
<br />
http://myserver/mypath/mydoc?e=.mm<br />
<br />
This trick is specially useful for dynamic documents. (this is an opinion only. Some people, like Garito, thinks in another way)<br />
<br />
===Java Applet for XHTML===<br />
<br />
The same Freemind Browser can be used but instead of using the 'applet' element, the 'object' element can be used instead. Using Shayne Steele's [http://ww2.cs.fsu.edu/~steele/XHTML/appletObject.html approach], the following code can be used for placing a file called Textbook.mm that is located in http://example.com/freemind/ (along with the freemindbrowser.jar file):<br />
<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="java:freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class"<br />
type="application/x-java-applet"<br />
archive="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar"<br />
width="450" height="300"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="clsid:8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93"<br />
codebase="http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0-windows-i586.cab"<br />
height="300" width="450"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="code" value="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="archive" value="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;strong&gt;<br />
This browser does not have a Java Plug-in.<br />
&lt;/strong&gt;<br />
&lt;br /&gt;<br />
&lt;a href="http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/downloads/index.html"&gt;<br />
Get the latest Java Plug-in here.<br />
&lt;/a&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]&gt;--&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
<br />
It works and it is valid markup. If placing in an HTML file, use '&gt;' instead of ' /&gt;' for the param element ending.<br />
<br />
== Workarounds in FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
===FreeMind behaves strange or crashes. What can I do?===<br />
First try reinstalling both Java (mostly the latest version is best) and Freemind. Often this solves problems. <br />
One of the problems solved in this way was:<br />
<br />
'' ''My computer crashes, or more precisely locks, when I click on a link in FreeMind, using J2RE 1.4.2_03 on Windows 98. Reinstalling helped. In retrospect, I think what broke it was that I renamed the J2RE directory to something easier to write in the bat file path statement. Broke it. ''<br />
<br />
=== When I drag files into the FreeMind window, FreeMind slows down or I get a mind map of the file system ===<br />
This is a bug which is a least present on FreeMind 7.2 beta and lower on Windows. I only know of a workaround for this: Go to the [[user.properties]] and delete ",freemind.modes.filemode.FileMode". This disables the file mode of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== Changing the key bindings in user.properties does not work ===<br />
It seems that capitalization IS important in the keybindings. I wrote "enter" and it didn't work. I changed it to "ENTER" and it worked!<br />
(FreeMind 7.2 beta)<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind fails to work with or, cannot export large maps ===<br />
When FreeMind fails to work with big maps, you may do the following.<br />
<br />
Assign more memory to the Java virtual machine as a workaround by editing the launching script. Edit <code>freemind.bat</code> or <code>Freemind.sh</code> and add a <code>-Xmx''MEM''</code> parameter to the <code>java</code> command line at the end of the script, like <code>java -Xmx512m ...</code> for 512 megabytes maximum memory and <code>java -Xmx768m ...</code> for 768 megabytes maximum memory. Believing the manual of Java, the default is 64 MB and the maximum is slightly less than 2000 on an x86 processor, which should be enough.<br />
<br />
Beware that exporting may still take a while. For instance, it may take 11 minutes to export a mind map with 740 nodes to JPEG.<br />
<br />
<strong>On OS X</strong>:<br />
Edit the Info.plist file <code>/Applications/Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1/FreeMind.app/Contents/Info.plist</code> and add the following key to the <br /><code><br />
&lt;key&gt;Java&lt;/key&gt; <br /><br />
&lt;dict&gt; </code><br />section:<br /><br />
<code><br />
&lt;key&gt;VMOptions&lt;/key&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;string&gt;-Xmx1024m&lt;/string&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
=== Plugins not found when FreeMind 0.8 starts by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map ===<br />
<br />
The following Microsoft Windows laucher fixes the problem that plugins were not found when FreeMind was started by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map. Download the [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1361629&group_id=7118&atid=307118 patch with fixed Windows launcher], and replace <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> found in <tt>C:\Program Files\FreeMind</tt> with the one found in the patch, given you are in Windows. Backing up the original <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> is advisable.<br />
<br />
=== Freemind 0.9.0RC4 can't quit without saving ===<br />
I try to quit without saving (respond "No" to question) and it just goes back to map. Ended task with Task Manager on Windows and got same prompt and goes back to map again. Ending task a second time with Task Manager finally kills the program.<br />
<br />
== Using HTML in long nodes ==<br />
<br />
=== What HTML tags does FreeMind support? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind supports basic HTML in its nodes. For HTML to take effect, a node must start<br />
with "&lt;html>". What HTML is supported depends on the Java virtual machine.<br />
Among others, users have reported the following uses:<br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p style="background-color:yellow">the node text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p align="center">the node <br> text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
=== To embed, or more precisely link, images into FreeMind. ===<br />
You can link images into FreeMind using context menu of a node, accessed using right click (on MAC OS X Panther use Control click). Or type the following:<br />
&lt;html&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;image.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/html&gt;<br />
where image.jpg is the reference to an image.<br />
<br />
=== To put the contents of a Microsoft Word document into FreeMind. ===<br />
<br />
* First paste the Word document into Microsoft FrontPage.<br />
* Delete the images afterwards as FreeMind does not support them.<br />
* Remove the &lt;head> ... &lt;/head> in the source text view in FrontPage.<br />
* But leave the &lt;html>! The node needs to start with that.<br />
* Replace &lt;body&gt; with &lt;body width=600&gt; or similar width specification.<br />
* Finally, paste the HTML text as a long node into FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== To have tables in FreeMind ===<br />
If you have Microsoft Frontpage available, it is convenient to create and<br />
edit HTML content there and paste it to and from FreeMind. Beware that the html code has to start with<br />
''&lt;html&gt;''. This way, you can conveniently create tables using the drawing tools of Frontpage.<br />
You can create formatted text this way as well; in that case, beware to set ''&lt;body width=600&gt;''<br />
or similar. However, FreeMind does not interpret all HTML; especially, it does not interpret inline<br />
CSS styling so you have to use hard formatting instead.<br />
<br />
If you want the table borders to have a '''nice two dimensional look''' rather than bevelled, start<br />
the HTML as follows.<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<head><br />
<style> td { border-style: solid } table { border-style: solid } </style><br />
</head><br />
<br />
== Generating mind maps programmatically ==<br />
<br />
=== To insert a newline into a node ===<br />
<br />
Insert <code>&amp;#xa;</code> instead of plain newline. Example of a map with three newlines:<br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="New Mindmap"><br />
<node TEXT="A&amp;#xa;B&amp;#xa;C&amp;#xa;D" POSITION="right"/><br />
</node><br />
</map><br />
<br />
=== To use unicode characters in the node text ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind understands and uses <code>&amp;#xnn;</code>, where nn is equivalent to the '''hexadecimal''' number representing the character. It '''does not''' understand <code>&amp;#nnn;</code>, where nnn is '''decimal''' number. An example of a map containing ''AretA?A?A?A©'' follows. <br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="Aret&amp;#xe9;"/><br />
</map><br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Microsoft Windows ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I install a test version of FreeMind? ===<br />
Just unzip the package to the folder "C:\Program Files\FreeMind". That completes the "installation".<br />
You can start it by running freemind.exe (or freemind.bat if the exe does not exist). You can find test versions [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/testversions/ here].<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind does not seem to be affected by the things I edit in the user.properties. Why? ===<br />
See [[user.properties]].<br />
[http://www.slow-computer-solutions.org/ slow computer solutions]<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind starts and reacts so slow. Why? How to resolve? ===<br />
This seems to be an effect of the connection between Java and MS DirectX. You can deactivate the usage of DirectX for Freemind by editing the Freemind.bat file in your FreeMind directory.<br />
<br />
Add the parameter<br />
<br />
-Dsun.java2d.noddraw=true <br />
<br />
before the final expression <tt>freemind.main.FreeMind</tt>.<br />
<br />
Of course, now you have to use Freemind.bat to start the program instead of executing Freemind.exe. Do not forget to update file associations as well: [[Windows File Associations]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==== SlickRun ====<br />
<br />
On Windows, if the application launcher utility [http://www.bayden.com/SlickRun/ SlickRun] is running at the same time as FreeMind, it causes FreeMind to (for some reason) respond very slowly. Possible workarounds: <br />
* Move FreeMind and SlickRun onto different monitors (on a multi-monitor system).<br />
* Close SlickRun while FreeMind is running.<br />
<br />
=== File Operations are slow ===<br />
With Java6 Update2 you will probably notice this [http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6578753 bug]. Sun is working on it. Perhaps, you can downgrade to Java6 Update1 or Java5 in the meantime.<br />
<br />
=== To create a screenshot of FreeMind and paste it into Microsoft Word or Microsoft Powerpoint ===<br />
To take a screenshot of your whole windows screen into clipboard, press Ctrl + Print Screen. To take a screenshot<br />
of the active window only into clipboard, press Alt + Print Screen. Select your Word or Powerpoint document<br />
and press Ctrl + V. On German keyboard, the key PrintScreen has the label "Druck". However, such a screenshot<br />
also contains FreeMind's window frame, not just the map contents. In Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint, this<br />
can be solved by cropping the screenshot; the cropping tool can be found in Picture toolbar..<br />
<br />
===To export a map to Microsoft Powerpoint===<br />
There's no elegant way to export a map to PowerPoint. One option is to take a screenshot, and paste it into Powerpoint. PowerPoint supports graphic file insertion, so another option is upgrading to a more recent version of FreeMind that supports JPEG export.<br />
<br />
One another solution is by using a Flash plugin:<br />
<br />
1. Insert a control "Shockwave Flash Object" with the Control toolbar (go to display/toolbar/customise if not available).<br />
<br />
2. Activate the propeties window by double clicking on the rectangle of the object<br />
<br />
3. Click on the custom "property"<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the "movie URL" to the full path of the plugin (i.e: c:\path\visorFreemind.swf)<br />
<br />
5. Set the "base URL" to the name of your freemind file (i.e.: index.mm) <br />
<br />
6. Start your diaporama and you will see the cross inside the rectangle replaced by your freemind map<br />
<br />
<br />
In PowerPoint 2007 --[[User:HugoContreras|HugoContreras]] 17:41, 5 Dec 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the property "movie" to '''visorFreemind.swf?xml_path=index.mm'''.<br />
<br />
5. Set the property "Play" to '''true'''. Set the property "EmbedMovie" to '''true'''.<br />
<br />
Save ppt file in the same location that visorFreemind.swf and index.mm<br />
<br />
<br />
If not successfull with those explanation, you will find a more complete information at the following address: [http://www.flashgeek.com FlashGeek]<br />
<br />
Or you can export to RTF using a XSLT like this:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><br />
<br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/">{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252<br />
{\fonttbl<br />
{\f1\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq0 Arial;}<br />
}<br />
{\colortbl;<br />
\red0\green0\blue0;<br />
}<br />
{\stylesheet<br />
{\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110\level1 heading 1;}<br />
{\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level2 heading 2;}<br />
{\s3\li585\fi-225\f1\fs28\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level3 heading 3;}<br />
{\s4\li900\fi-180\f1\fs24\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level4 heading 4;}<br />
{\s5\li1260\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level5 heading 5;}<br />
{\s6\li1620\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level6 heading 6;}<br />
}<br />
<xsl:apply-templates /><br />
}<br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
<xsl:for-each select="child::node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\li0\fi0\qc{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
</xsl:for-each><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node" /><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:stylesheet> <br />
<br />
and then open it using PowerPoint.<br />
<br />
===To export / import a map to Microsoft Project===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in the Java language, which is great for development and deployment of cross-platform applications.<br />
Freemind uses the Swing graphical user interface toolkit, which can use different looks and feels in order to mimic visuals and behaviours proprietary to the target execution platforms.<br />
<br />
<br />
On Microsoft Windows OS, the application fits quite nicely with the rest of the environment, but on Apple MacOS-X, things are often not quite right. MacOS-X users usually have higher expectations when it comes to usability and UI consistency, so they might become frustrated by the lack of compliance to their user interface guidelines.<br />
<br />
<br />
Here are some tips to enhance the user experience when using MacOS-X:<br />
<br />
<br />
#Keyboard shortcuts<br />
#:The "Tao Of Mac" weblog posted a tip for replacing the "CTRL" key by the "COMMAND" (Apple) key:<br />
#:http://the.taoofmac.com/space/Applications/FreeMind<br />
#Look and feel<br />
#:"Quaqua" is a look and feel for Swing that emulates the Aqua user interface:<br />
#:http://www.randelshofer.ch/quaqua/download.html<br />
#Shift-click to select multiple nodes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Using a default Save/Open Directory for FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
This is a workaround that works for me. My biggest pain was navigating to my Maps directory with FreeMind everytime I wanted to save a new, or open an existing map. My Maps directory is ~/Documents/Maps. Here's the process to do so:<br />
<br />
* Copy your existing .freemind directory from ~ to ~/Documents/Maps or wherever you want your default Map save directory to be.<br />
<br />
* Go to /Applications/FreeMind.app -- using Finder. <br />
<br />
* Use Finder to Show Contents of the FreeMind App<br />
<br />
* Navigate to Contents/MacOS<br />
<br />
* Rename the "JavaApplicationStub" to "JavaApplicationStub.real"<br />
<br />
* Create an executable shellscript with the content below:<br />
<br />
<pre>#!/bin/sh<br />
export HOME=$HOME/Documents/Maps<br />
<br />
logger "================= Running FreeMind with new home"<br />
<br />
<br />
exec /Applications/FreeMind.app/Contents/MacOS/JavaApplicationStub.real<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
* Chmod +x on the shellscript (from Terminal)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Done. You've now got a default save directory and open directory. This was a huge timesaver, evertime I fire up FreeMind, it saves me a lot of navigation and time.<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Linux and other UNIX-like systems ==<br />
<br />
Go to the specific page [[FreeMind on Linux]].<br />
<br />
== Misc ==<br />
<br />
language = ja<br />
<br />
=== Is FreeMind mind mapping software? ===<br />
<br />
The term '''mind mapping''' is related to british psychologist Tony Buzan. In Buzan's context, mind map is a tree with many colors, pictures and personal expression. '''FreeMind is not''' really '''mind mapping''' software '''in the sense of Tony Buzan''', nevertheless, one would say that FreeMind belongs to the class of so called '''mind mapping software'''.<br />
<br />
Some of members of that class come pretty close to Buzan. Have a look at the site of first class commercial mind mapping software [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager]. You may also want to see [http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-maps-examples.htm examples] of mind maps in Buzan's sense.<br />
<br />
=== To spell FreeMind correctly. === <br />
"FreeMind", with a capital M.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I find a quick reference list of default keyboard shortcuts for the Windows 0.7.1 version? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
<br />
=== To suggest new enhancements of FreeMind ===<br />
''Keywords: additional features, additional functions.''<br />
At FreeMind's project page, you can [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=7118&atid=357118 submit Requests for Enhancements (RFEs)].<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Where can I make a monetary donation to FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Currently, we do not accept any monetary donations. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 00:32, 21 Nov 2005 (PST)<br />
<br />
== This FAQ ==<br />
<br />
=== I have a question not listed here, what should I do? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Support]].<br />
<br />
=== To edit this FAQ ===<br />
Edit this page like any other wiki page (click edit or press alt-E). When adding a question to the talk page, imitate the format of already existing questions.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I practice editing pages on this Wiki? ===<br />
Click on this link and just hit the edit button on the lower right: [[Sandbox]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12255
Download
2014-01-26T13:49:56Z
<p>Christianfoltin: </p>
<hr />
<div><!--<br />
[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download#Download http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/images/b/b2/Download_FreeMind_Button_180x60.png]<br />
--><br />
The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.0.dmg?download MAC OS X] <br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X 10.6.8'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/FreeMind1.0.0_for_10.6.8.dmg/download MAC OS X 10.6.8]<br />
| 150<br />
| All-inclusive version. Users of version 10.6.8, please take this link; a different java version is included there.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
<br />
To receive news on latest releases, consider subscribing to [http://sourceforge.net/api/file/index/project-id/7118/mtime/desc/limit/20/rss RSS feed for project file releases]. See also other [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_project.php?group_id=7118 RSS feeds] of FreeMind project.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12254
Download
2014-01-26T13:43:56Z
<p>Christianfoltin: </p>
<hr />
<div><!--<br />
[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download#Download http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/images/b/b2/Download_FreeMind_Button_180x60.png]<br />
--><br />
The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.0.dmg?download MAC OS X], [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/FreeMind1.0.0_for_10.6.8.dmg/download MAC OS X 10.6.8]<br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. Users of version 10.6.8, please take the second link; a different java version is included there.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
<br />
To receive news on latest releases, consider subscribing to [http://sourceforge.net/api/file/index/project-id/7118/mtime/desc/limit/20/rss RSS feed for project file releases]. See also other [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_project.php?group_id=7118 RSS feeds] of FreeMind project.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Asked_questions&diff=12251
Asked questions
2013-12-09T18:20:29Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.9 (Maverick) reports that the FreeMind download is not signed. */</p>
<hr />
<div><table><tr><br />
<td width=600><br />
<br />
Here we collect a list of asked questions and answers related to free mind mapping software FreeMind. Help if you can (see [[#To edit this FAQ|To edit this FAQ]]). If you're searching for an answer to your question, why don't you just press Ctrl + F in your browser?<br />
<br />
This is not a place to ask questions. If you have a question that you want to ask, see [[Support]].<br />
<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I download the Java Runtime Environment needed to run FreeMind. ===<br />
To download JRE for Windows, go to [http://www.java.com/ Download],<br />
go to the section '''Download...''', say yes, and the download begins.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens ===<br />
First of all, we assume that you are working under Windows. Now, please start freemind.bat in the installation directory.<br />
You'll probably get:<br />
<br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
<br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger(FreeMind.java:643) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.<init>(FreeMind.java:109) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main(FreeMind.java:647) <br />
<br />
The answer to this behaviour is that you've got Java1.3 or lower installed, and this version of java is found (try java -version on the commandline to verify this). <br />
Most likely, you've installed Oracle. <br />
Change JAVA_HOME and the PATH variables to point to your actual java (1.4 or 5.0). <br />
This can be done as follows: Goto Settings -> System -> search for Environment Variables and change or create the values accordingly.<br />
<br />
Another reason Freemind won't start or will give you the effect of having the icon in the Windows taskbar but nothing else is when you install Freemind in a folder that starts with a "!" (exclamation mark); just install it in a different folder. (See http://www.cogmios.nl/java-apps-like-eclipse-or-freemind-do-not-run-in-folders-starting-with-a-20070407.html)<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens <i>TRY THIS FIRST</i>===<br />
First, check that Java is installed; Then go to Program Files\Freemind\Lib and double-click on the "Freemind.jar" file (which is an executable Jar file). <br />
<br />
Alternatively, try to start Freemind from the freemind.bat file. The command.com will open along with Freemind. Just close down Freemind (command.com will close also) and then start Freemind from the Start Menu or from freemind.exe I have no idea why this works but it did for me.<br />
<br />
Another reason why Freemind won't start is if you hava JDK installed and JAVA_HOME points to JDK instead of JRE. If you point JAVA_HOME environment variable to the JRE home then Freemind.exe starts up fine.<br />
<br />
If the above doesn't work make sure you have the path to java in your PATH variable.<br />
<br />
The format is the following:<br />
<br />
JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6<br />
<br />
PATH=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin; <br />
<br />
Your PATH will surely include more things.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind and can create a map but can not save it ===<br />
The most obvious indication is that you click on open/save/save as and nothing happens. What is happening is that the file browser window is failing to open. There are two fixes; Either change JAVA_HOME to point to a JRE rather than a JDK or edit the Freemind.bat file to use the absolute path to the correct java and start Freemind with the bat file. It will be something like "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\java" instead of just java. Note the use of quote marks and that your java path may not be the same as the example. <br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens on MacOS X Leopard ===<br />
I launch FreeMind 0.8.1 on MacOS X 10.5 (Leopard), the FreeMind welcome image appears and after few moments, FreeMind quit after a pop up window "Cannot lunch Java application (Uncaught exception in main method: Java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space)".<br />
<br />
**Freemind does not seem to work if you simply drag the butterfly icon to the applications folder- you have to move the WHOLE installed folder (Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1) into the applications folder, and click on the icon within that folder (attach that icon to the dock). The program seems to need to have everything together in that folder for it to launch.<br />
<br />
Thanks SO MUCH for this! I was going NUTS trying to get this to happen! Not a tecchie by any means! Angie]<br />
<br />
This issue might be related to the problem met by OpenOffice users on Leopard. <br />
Apple seems to have replaced "Apple Computer, Inc." by "Apple, Inc." in the Java string. The JRE is thus not recognized anymore on Leopard, and Java fails. ([http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=153 Web Reference])<br />
<br />
Hope this issue will be fixed in the next FreeMind release.<br />
<br />
'' '''Temporary Solution''' '' : ''It is possible de launch FreeMind via FreeMind.app > Content > Resources > Java > lib > freemind.jar''<br />
<br />
''I suggest to place an alias in the Dock, for a more friendly access to FreeMind''<br />
<br />
'''''I was able to get FreeMind 0.9.0 beta 20 to launch on Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Leopard) by editing the Info.plist <tt>JVMVersion</tt> string to read <tt>1.6</tt> instead of <tt>1.4+</tt>. For the record, when I run <tt>java -version</tt> it reports <tt>java version "1.5.0_16"</tt>.'''''<br />
<br />
:I got the install to work by creating a Freemind folder under Applications, copying the rest of the files in the container to it (e.g. freemind.properties, plugins\, accessories\ etc) and then moving the "installed" package to that folder. It looks like Freemind needs to find those files and folders during startup.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.9 (Maverick) won't open the FreeMind application because it is not signed. ===<br />
There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open. Or you can disable the check entirely (although this is not recommended):<br />
<br />
* System Preferences > Security & Privacy > (Click the lock and authenticate to make changes) > Allow applications downloaded from anywhere.<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind cannot detect new version of Java. What can I do? ===<br />
Let us assume that you have installed a new<br />
version of Java, and still, FreeMind complains about having old version of Java. This may occur especially<br />
if you installed ''SDK'' rather than ''JRE''. ''SDK'' stands for ''software development kit'' and contains much more<br />
than you need to run FreeMind; you only need the runtime environment. It is important that the new version of<br />
java is in your ''path''. To check it out on Microsoft Windows, run command ``cmd" using Windows-key + R,<br />
followed by ``java -version". You should get something like<br />
<br />
java version "1.4.2_03"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_03-b02)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2_03-b02, mixed mode)<br />
<br />
where the particular version number is not important as long as it is at least 1.4.0.<br />
<br />
Additionally, it may be helpful to start '''freemind.bat''' and see what messages come.<br />
<br />
'''NOTE:''' If you have an Oracle database product installed on your computer, check the Oracle Installer to see what version of Java was installed with the database. Versions of Oracle 8, 8i, and later install JRE 1.3.1 and modify the startup path for Windows to ensure the database can start using this JRE. This installation WILL cause FreeMind to report the older version of Java, even if you install the new version (the .ini file for Oracle points Windows to the JRE 1.3.1 directory, places that in memory, and causes the fault). You can modify the .ini file to point Oracle to the newer JRE. <br />
<br />
If you don't want to change the Oracle settings: just create a batch file in the FreeMind folder with the following entry "Path-to-your-new-java-runtimes-bin/java.exe -jar lib/freemind.jar" and use that to start freemind.<br />
<br />
===Is there an IRC for freemind devs/users===<br />
<br />
===Uploading to gallery===<br />
====Uploading to gallery gives incorrect file ext. or file corruption message but the file is fine====<br />
What do I do? <br />
<br />
====Uploading filename.mm (generated with FreeMind 0.9) triggers error====<br />
''File extension does not match MIME type.''<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* An older trick (related to 0.8 , 0.9 compatibility: clean-up attribute_registry nodes) is not applicable.<br />
* Two upload-related questions have no solutions on forum.<br />
<br />
=== Which Java virtual machines does FreeMind actually work with? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind works with the virtual machines from Sun, from the version 1.4.0 and higher. FreeMind has been reported to run on the JDK 1.4.2 from Blackdown. FreeMind also works on Linux with Sun Microsystems 64bit JDK version 1.5.0.<br />
<br />
There are known issues with official release 0.8.0 of Freemind and Java 6. <br />
* Encrypted nodes will wipe out your map when trying to save it to disk. <br />
* Preferences dialog can not be opened<br />
Stick to Java 5 (alias 1.5.x) [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=1550792&group_id=7118 (see bug report)]<br />
<br />
Possible cause and work-around for problem of Preferences dialog: extended desktop (second monitor). If you extend your desktop on to a second monitor and use FreeMind on that monitor, when you close (save?) the Preferences dialog, its dialog is saved to the extended desktop location. The next time you use FreeMind without using the 2nd monitor, the Preferences dialog will not be visible. I had this problem and was able to correct it by moving the dialog back to the main monitor and saving again (note that the virtual position of the 2nd monitor relative to the main monitor is important for finding the dialog again).<br />
-RyanC, 7-Apr-08<br />
<br />
=== What is a mirror? ===<br />
A mirror is one of the SourceForge sites from which you can download FreeMind. To download FreeMind, choose ''any'' mirror; you would prefer a mirror geographically closer to the place where you live. If you experience problems with one mirror, try another.<br />
<br />
=== I run 'freemind.bat' and get an error message ===<br />
If you get <br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger<FreeMind.java:643>at<br />
freemind.main.FreeMind.<init<FreeMind.java:109> <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main<FreeMind.java:647> <br />
then the Java Virtual Machine found on your system is of version 1.3 or below. Try <br />
java -version<br />
to verify this. This happens, when you install Oracle for instance. Please, make sure, that your latest Java Virtual Machine is found when you type "java -version" by deinstalling java1.3 for example.<br />
<br />
=== USB Portable FreeMind ===<br />
Just add the following Java option in the freemind.bat or freemind.sh and everything is contained on the USB stick:<br />
<br />
-Duser.home=.[\<subdirectory, if needed>]<br />
<br />
As an example see the new content of my BAT-file, which looks like:<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
java -Duser.home=. -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\commons-lang-2.0.jar;lib\forms-1.0.5.jar;lib\jibx\jibx-run.jar;lib\jibx\xpp3.jar;lib\bindings.jar freemind.main.FreeMindStarter<br />
<br />
This lets FM create and use the subfolder .freemind in the location of the freemind.bat.<br />
<br />
As we know, USB flash drives support only limited number of writes. It means that reliability of such device drops down as time advances. Freemind, by default, saves your open maps every minute to .freemind dir which is in this case on the flash drive. If you aren't too paranoid you can avoid this by setting autosave dir to tmp dir of your OS. Freemind will automatically delete autosaves on exit so your precious data won't be left on a host machine. Go to Tools->Preferences->Path to automatic saves and set it to 'default'. Freemind will understand this on Windows probably as c:\windows\temp, Linux - /tmp or /var/tmp.<br />
<br />
That's it and have fun!<br />
<br />
=== What if the command.com window opened by FreeMind.bat annoys me? ===<br />
You can force the window not to show by having the batch file not to hold the handle to the java runtime. Effectively the command prompt is displaying command line output from java application, FreeMind, while waiting for the application to terminate before it closes. You can solve this by using javaw to suppress the command line output and forcing the command prompt to start a new process for java. Try editing the FreeMind.bat to change <tt>java -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt> with <tt>START "" javaw</tt>. The line becomes something like <tt>START "" javaw -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt><br />
<br />
If that approach does not successfully hide the window, try this approach: <br />
1. Copy the following script to a text file, <br />
2. Modify the java directory ("C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java") to match the location of yours, <br />
3. Save the file with a .vbs extension (i.e. FreeMind.vbs), and <br />
4. Double-click the file.<br />
<br />
<tt>Dim objShell<br />
<br/>Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")<br />
<br/>objShell.Run Chr(34) & "C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java" & Chr(34) & " -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-api.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-impl.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-libs.jar;lib\ant\lib\namespace.jar;lib\ant\lib\relaxngDatatype.jar;lib\ant\lib\xsdlib.jar;lib\ant\lib\jax-qname.jar;lib\ant\lib\sax.jar;lib\ant\lib\dom.jar freemind.main.FreeMind", 0, False<br />
<br/>Set objShell = Nothing<br />
</tt><br />
<br />
== Troubleshooting ==<br />
<br />
Before you start asking questions on the forum, it's a good idea to check if your problem is not already described, together with a resolution:<br />
* either on this page,<br />
* or in the Forums, there is a search function (check the SourceForge menu 'Forums &rarr; Search'),<br />
* or even in the Trackers, where you can find already reported problems.<br />
<br />
If this doesn't help, then sample the following information (under Windows, check the specific pages for other OS's) and create a Help forum topic (if you're not sure) or bug tracker item (if you're quite sure that it's a bug in FreeMind) with it:<br />
<br />
* OS version (e.g. Win XP with(out) SP2 or 3)<br />
* Java version (the output of <tt>java -version</tt> called from the command line, example as follows)<br />
C:\Users\lostuser>java -version<br />
java version "1.5.0_15"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_15-b04)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_15-b04, mixed mode, sharing)<br />
* FreeMind version (e.g. FreeMind 0.9.0.Beta20, installed from <tt>FreeMind-Windows-Installer-0.9.0_Beta_20-max.exe</tt>)<br />
* Content of the logfile <tt>%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\log.0</tt> after you've done the action making problems.<br />
* It's also a good idea to open a command line, go to FreeMind's base directory, in general with <tt>cd %ProgramFiles%\freemind</tt>, and start FreeMind from there, using the <tt>freemind.bat</tt> file, and check what happens in the console. Most content is generally similar to the above logfile, but not if FreeMind doesn't even start, for some reason (e.g. Java missing).<br />
* Check if your problem also appears with other Java programs, we generally recommend [http://jedit.sf.net/ JEdit] because it uses the same GUI type (called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(Java) Swing]) as FreeMind.<br />
<br />
;Note: under Windows XP/Vista, you can open a command line (also called a console) by pressing the keys <tt>Win+R</tt> (like Run), type <tt>cmd</tt> and press enter.<br />
<br />
== Using ==<br />
<br />
=== To add a new concept ===<br />
<br />
A new concept is referred to as a "node." Use the "Insert" key on PCs to add a new node. MAC users need to [[Asked Questions#To_set_a_different_key_for_new_child_node_on_Mac_computers | set a different key]]. Nodes are not limited to just concepts. They can also include sentences, paragraphs or even short articles.<br />
<br />
=== Is there an undo feature in FreeMind? ===<br />
Starting with FreeMind 0.8, there is an undo and redo feature.<br />
<br />
If you are using 0.7, then use the following tips to prevent data loss:<br />
<br />
* Use FreeMind's autosave-feature <br />
: This feature is enabled by default... auto saved files will be found in ~/.freemind/<br />
<br />
* Install a clipboard manager, which will make all elements, which you cut from FreeMind, available in its history. A freeware example of a clipboard manager for MS Windows is [http://www.yankee-clipper.net Yankee Clipper].<br />
<br />
=== How much memory do I need? ===<br />
<br />
''Keywords: RAM.''<br />
<br />
Experience shows that 64 MB is not sufficient, while 128 MB is already enough, provided that you do not run another Java application. Correct me if I'm wrong. I am using FreeMind on Windows 95 + 128 MB without any problems.<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.8RC5 on Windows 95 with 64 MB and Java 1.4.0 is possible and the response time ''is'' in acceptable limits. -- [[User:Stefano|Stefano]] 02:01, 11 Jul 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.7.1 on Debian Linux and Java 1.4.2.03 (j2sdk1.4) with my Omnibook 800 laptop (78 MB RAM, P166) just fine. I haven't tried any big projects with it yet, but so far it's very responsive. --[[User:Nullman|Kyle]] 09:14, 30 Jan 2006 (PST)<br />
<br />
=== To move a node to the other side of root or re-arrange nodes ===<br />
<br />
Drag the node onto root and you see one half of root getting gray. Move the node to the other half and <br />
this half gets gray. Just drop the node on the side you want to have it.<br />
As of version 0.9.0 you can also use <tt>Ctrl + &larr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &rarr;</tt> to move a node in the desired direction (not only to change the side with respect to root, try it out; <tt>Ctrl + &uarr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &darr;</tt> do work as well). For Mac users, it's <tt>Command+&larr;</tt> and <tt>Command+&rarr;</tt> respectively.<br />
<br />
If you want to rearrange the nodes on your map using your mouse, you should ''not'' move the nodes around using the small "handle" appearing when your pointer hovers over the node, but you should grab the node itself, move it around and see how it throws a shadow upon the place it'll land once you release the mouse button.<br />
If you've already messed up your map, select the culprit nodes and reset their position using the menu <tt>Format &rarr; Reset Position</tt>.<br />
<br />
The "handle" will only move around the node without changing its position in relation to the other nodes.<br />
<br />
=== To create a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Go to the source node. <br />
# Mark it with the mouse. <br />
# Press the left mouse button. <br />
# Hold this button. <br />
# Press Ctrl+Shift buttons. <br />
# Continue to hold all these buttons. <br />
# Go to the destination node. <br />
# Release the mouse button, first. <br />
# Then release the keyboard buttons. <br />
<br />
You have your link. Alternatively, drag'n drop holding right mouse button.<br />
<br />
=== To remove a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Right-Click on the curved arrow of the graphical link (Mac users, press Control and click to see the options menu)<br />
# Choose "Remove Arrow Link" from the pop-up menu<br />
<br />
(Left-clicking on a graphical link does nothing)<br />
<br />
=== To remove a local link ===<br />
<br />
# Select the node with the link, and press Ctrl+K ("edit link") (Command+K in Mac).<br />
# In the "Edit hyperlink manually..." dialog that appears, clear the contents of the text field, then click OK.<br />
<br />
=== To add user icons to FreeMind ===<br />
Currently, adding user [http://www.guiicons.com Icons] is not possible.<br />
BUT you can add an inline images to any node. Use the following code example:<br />
<nowiki><html><img src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/pics/me.jpg"></nowiki><br />
in a FreeMind node. This should also work with local files using "file://" instead of "http://".<br />
<br />
However if you want to change the source code there is a way to add your own icons.<br />
You have to modify the “freemind.jar” file. (By default you can find it under “C:\Program Files\FreeMind\lib”)<br />
You can modify a .jar file easily with WinRAR. If you have WinRAR installed on your computer just right click the file you want to modify and choose Open With WinRAR.<br />
* 1. Add your own icons: Use the button Add in WinRAR GUI to add your icons to “freemind.jar\images\icons”<br />
* 2. Change file “freemind.properties”: find row that starts with “icons.list=” and add your icon names<br />
* 3. Change file “Resources_xx.properties”: where xx is your local language. Add rows icon_iconName = iconDescription, where iconName is the name of your icon and iconDescription the text you want to see on the tooltip of your icon<br />
<br />
=== To open links in only one browser window, rather than several. ===<br />
To our knowledge this is not possible at the moment.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (old)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Tools > '''Options''' > <br />
2) Click '''Advanced'''<br />
3) Toggle Tabbed Browsing<br />
4) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (1.5.0.12)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Edit > '''Preferences''' > <br />
2) Click '''Tabs'''<br />
3) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''A possible Work Around:''' There is a way to do this if you use the [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Firefox browser] instead of Internet Explorer, provided you<br />
install the Firefox extension called ''Single Window'' (available from [http://update.mozilla.org/extensions/showlist.php?category=Tabbed%20Browsing here]). Using this extension, every time you click on an external web link on a mind map, it will open the relevant page in a new tab in an existing Firefox window, rather than a new browser window. I have found this to be a much easier way to navigate the pages opened. I have only tried this with mm files opened from the file system at the moment (i.e. not served from a web server in the browser applet).<br />
<br />
To '''open external web links in a new tabs''' in Firefox follow [http://texturizer.net/firefox/tips.html#beh_reuse this tip] (works both for Linux and Windows). You have to add a line in your user.js file and install [http://piro.sakura.ne.jp/xul/_tabextensions.html.en Tabbrowser extensions].<br />
<br />
=== Is it difficult to provide FreeMind with Java Webstart?=== Well, it's not that easy. Joerg Mueller succeeded in doing just that and has sent his source code to Daniel Polansky, who did not succeed in getting it running; he did not consider that a high priority. What is important is that Microsoft Windows users have a convenient installer, and the users of the other operating systems are already used to not so convenient methods; the installation is pretty straightforward anyway.<br />
<br />
=== To create PDF out of FreeMind's mind map ===<br />
To create pdf out of FreeMind's mind map, you've got several<br />
options.<br />
<br />
* Use File/Export/As PDF...<br />
<br />
* Create DocBook, then pdf. Use [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz XSLT transformations sheets] from Christoph Rissner to convert FreeMind's mind map to Mind Manager's mind map, then to DocBook, and create pdf from that DocBook. You can read more on that on [http://hkrott.iicm.edu/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html Abgeschlossene Arbeiten] &gt; Mind Maps.<br />
<!-- Old link to http://hkrott.iicm.edu/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz would not work any --><br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using a pdf printer driver.<br />
** Use open source [http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ PDFCreator]. It uses Ghostscript as its backend.<br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using Acrobat's Distiller. Provided that you have full version of Adobe Acrobat installed (not just reader), you can print to a pdf using the Distiller or Writer options in your printer list. Make sure you check the "fit to one page" option under File > Page Setup. Also, make sure you set antialias to all under edit > preferences. This will make it look crisper. The only downside to this option is that it doesn't do the icons very well.<br />
<br />
* First print to postscript, then convert to pdf.<br />
** In Linux, create postscript by printing to a file using a postscript printer, and convert the postscript file to pdf afterwards, by using the shell-command ps2pdf or using [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/ Ghostscript].<br />
** In Windows, install any postscript color printer (Like AppleColor 600) to print to a file. When printing to that printer, choose a folder and a file that ends with .ps. Then, open that *.ps with [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/gsview/index.htm gsview] and choose ''File/Convert to PDF'' (let the program choose it all). Then save the file with the same name, but ending with .pdf. That's all. You might need to read the help files to tune it all up (only once).<br />
<br />
* Export FreeMind's mind map to HTML, paste it into Microsoft Word, format it as you see fit, and convert it to pdf using the techniques decribed above.<br />
<br />
=== To create Encapsulated PostScript (eps, epsi) out of FreeMind's mind map (for LaTex) ===<br />
<br />
* Via PNG (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Export your mind map as *.png<br />
** Install Package sam2p<br />
** Convert png to eps: sam2p file.png file.eps<br />
* Via PostScript (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Print to file.ps using a PostScript printer<br />
** Install package ghostscript<br />
** Convert to epsi with: ps2epsi file.ps (This does not always work)<br />
** Now you have file.epsi<br />
<br />
=== To convert mind maps between FreeMind and MindManager ===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
=== Who is the development team of FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Daniel Polansky: the director of FreeMind is Daniel Polansky, i.e. me. The<br />
label ``director" is not quite appropriate; ``parliament"<br />
would be better. I test new versions, give advice, sometimes<br />
act in the name of FreeMind, forbid versions to be released<br />
because of insufficient quality, and approve them when<br />
they're ready. Also, I set up barriers for new directions.<br />
<br />
The main actor on the scene is Christian Foltin. We use<br />
the label ``code master" to denote his role, and also<br />
``manager". He does most of the work and decides which<br />
code changes are acceptable what concerns the<br />
quality of code. He takes care of mergers. Also, he<br />
coordinates the developers.<br />
<br />
An important developer is Dimitri Polivaev.<br />
<br />
=== To have brainstorm-like mode similar to one found in MindManager.===<br />
Did you notice you can hit Enter and Shift-Enter to create sibling nodes?<br />
It is not exactly the behavior of brainstorm mode of MindManager, but still<br />
close to it.<br />
<br />
=== What operating systems does FreeMind successfully run on? ===<br />
<br />
* ''Microsoft Windows.'' Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1 & SP2), Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista.<br />
* ''Linux.'' Mandrake 9.2 and 10, RedHat Pro WS 3, RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, Fedora Core 2, Fedora 8 & 9, SuSE (8.2 using the RPM for 9.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.2), Ubuntu (Warty, Hardy, Intrepid Ibis), Debian (sarge, sid), Slackware 9.1, Gentoo, Mepis 3.3.1, Mepis 3.4-2.rc1, PCLinuxOS 2010. ''BSD.'' FreeBSD (5.2.1, 5.4, 6.1), Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4.4, 10.4.8, 10.4.11)<br />
* ''Other.'' OS/2, Solaris 9 and 10.<br />
''Keywords: platforms.''<br />
<br />
=== Is there a PDA-Version, e.g. for Palm or Pocket PC? ===<br />
On PDA, you can use [[FreeMindPDA]]. It uses cross-platform [http://www.superwaba.com SuperWaba] Open Source SDK. However, it does not use mind map view, but rather plain tree view; it is not a proper FreeMind version in that sense. See also [[Stuff#PDA|FreeMind and PDA]].<br />
For an iPhone version of FreeMind that can read small FreeMind mind maps, see [[Platform]].<br />
<br />
=== What is the largest size mindmap I can edit with FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
In principle, there are no built-in limits. Practically, the maximum reported size is 11 MB at a map with 22,000 nodes; after exporting to HTML and pasting to Microsoft Word, the very same content had 15.6 MB, with 1500 pages. For a better practical estimation, experimental tests are needed, as the maximum given so far is only a lower bound on practical limits.<br />
<br />
I've been appending daily notes to a single mind-map file continually for many months on a 3 GHz Pentium 4 with 2 GB RAM running windowsXP. The file has grown to about half a megabyte, 420K, and there is a noticable difference in Freemind's responsiveness dealing with it, but it still works for me.<br />
<br />
=== How can I keep FreeMind from opening the last file from the last session? ===<br />
One way is to disable the changing of the file "auto.properties" (which is in the same folder as [[user.properties]]). Be aware that the menu "Edit -> Preferences" will not change anything any more than!<br><br />
To do that go to the file auto.properties and delete everything behind "onStartIfNotSpecified=" in that line. Now set the file "auto.properties" to read-only.<br />
<br />
Another way is to change the auto.properties on the fly during startup. Copy the next lines of code into a batch-file and put this into the same directory as freemind.exe. This batchfile will add an extra line to the auto.properties file. In fact, it does the same as the above, but it still enables you to change the properties.<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
echo onStartIfNotSpecified= >> "%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\auto.properties"<br />
call .\freemind.exe<br />
<br />
===To change the fill color on bubbles.===<br />
There's an icon for it at the main toolbar. Additionally,<br />
you can find it in the popup menu at Node > Style > Cloud color.<br />
<br />
===To remove a cloud===<br />
Press Ctrl+Shift+B to toggle clouds.<br />
<br />
=== To search in FreeMind === <br />
''Keywords: find.'' Press Ctrl + F. For finding next occurrence, press Ctrl + G. Searching is<br />
restricted to the descendants of the node selected when pressing Ctrl + F. The search is<br />
a breadth-first search, first finding occurrences in the nodes closer to the starting node.<br />
<br />
===To move nodes around=== To move them up and down, use ctrl + up and down arrows. To move them wherever you want, use drag'n drop with mouse. ''Keywords: move around, reorganize.''<br />
<br />
=== What does antialias mean in FreeMind preferences? ===<br />
<br />
To antialias means to make fonts or curves look smooth by drawing additional pixels with in-between color. See also wikipedia on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antialiasing antialiasing].<br />
<br />
By default, FreeMind antialiases edges only. FreeMind can also antialias text, but with the current state of the technology, it does not look good enough. At least, new Java RE 1.5.0 has better antialiasing of text than Java RE 1.4.x. Also, it is possible to set the whole application to antialiasing, including the menus and editing box; by using the command line option <code>-Dswing.aatext=true</code> of Java 1.5.0. Unfortunately, this is not available if you're using FreeMind.exe to launch FreeMind. <br />
<br />
=== What kind of encryption is used? ===<br />
<br />
: ''See [[Encryption]].''<br />
<br />
=== Reminders don't work when I start a map. The PDF-Export is not present. What's happening? ===<br />
There, the plugins (not only the PDF/SVG one) appear only if you start FreeMind from the directory where it has been installed. Especially if you start FreeMind by double-clicking on a FreeMind file (.mm file), this is not the case. So, use your icon and choose open to open your file.<br />
<br />
== Customizing FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I add a new keyboard shortcut ===<br />
To add a new keyboard shortcut, say for "Change node background color", open the file<br />
mindmap_menus.xml (in freemind.jar) and search for "background", say.<br />
<br />
You'll find<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Here, you add a new keyboard ref attribute like:<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_background_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Open the file freemind.properties and add a line like<br />
<pre><br />
#<br />
keystroke_node_color = alt F<br />
keystroke_node_color_blend = alt B<br />
keystroke_edge_color = alt E<br />
keystroke_node_background_color=alt N<br />
</pre><br />
But you have to search for free keys...<br />
<br />
=== To set expert settings ===<br />
<br />
Most of expert settings are stored in the [[user.properties]] file.<br />
<br />
=== To use another browser ===<br />
<br />
If you want to use another browser, edit the [[user.properties]] file and change the following property according to your operation system: <br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt <br />
default_browser_command_windows_9x <br />
default_browser_command_mac <br />
default_browser_command_other_os <br />
<br />
You have to write something like<br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt = C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe "{0}"<br />
...<br />
<br />
=== To change language ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Lydia<br />
<br />
language= ja<br />
<br />
language = ja <br />
<br />
Don't forget to remove the # character. Restart FreeMind and you have changed the language to German. See also [[Development#To_translate_FreeMind_into_your_language|the list of available languages]].<br />
<br />
=== To set a different key for new child node on Mac computers ===<br />
<br />
NOTE: The latest version of Freemind now sets the "tab" key as the default key for inserting a new node on a mac. Unfortunately, this is not documented in an obvious place. If you right or control click on a node you see a menu that does tell you the Tab shortcut for creating a child node but this is easily missed.<br />
<br />
In a manner similar to changing the language, replace<br />
<br />
#keystroke_add_child = INSERT <br />
<br />
with<br />
<br />
keystroke_add_child = control shift ENTER<br />
<br />
in the file [[user.properties]]. Pay attention that you write the key code ENTER in capital letters. <br />
<br />
N.B. Setting the ADD CHILD MAC is not enough, ADD CHILD must also be set (at least with Beta 9 on Leopard)<br />
<br />
This can also be done via the Freemind GUI by selecting Tools/Preferences/Keystrokes instead of editing the properties file.<br />
<br />
The command ("Apple") key can be referred to as "meta" in these keystroke sequences - in case you were wondering.<br />
<br />
=== There is no shortcut to insert a note. Why? ===<br />
There is no shortcut on purpose, as this action does not come with undo. <br />
<br />
If you want to have this shortcut, you can download the sources, patch NodeNote.xml such that it contains a key_stroke="alt N" in the first lines as here: <br />
<br />
<br />
<plugin_action <br />
documentation="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_documentation" <br />
name="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_name" <br />
base="freemind.extensions.NodeHookAdapter" <br />
'''key_stroke="alt N"''' <br />
icon_path="accessories/plugins/icons/knotes.png" <br />
label="accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties" <br />
class_name="accessories.plugins.NodeNote" instanciation="Once"> <br />
<br />
<br />
compile and you are done. BUT REMEMBER: Pressing your key on a node, that already contains a note, makes this note to remove WITHOUT UNDO. <br />
<br />
At your own risk, Chris<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Using physical styles (or patterns) ===<br />
<br />
Physical styles and patterns are the same and can be compared to "styles" in a text writer: you define a set of styling attributes, give this set a name, and can then assign the style or pattern to different nodes in the same way.<br />
<br />
The patterns are defined in the file <tt>patterns.xml</tt> placed in the FreeMind user directory. In Windows, that file is <tt>C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\.freemind\patterns.xml</tt>; under Linux, it's <tt>~/.freemind/patterns.xml</tt>. The generic format of this file is the following:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><br />
<patterns><br />
<pattern name="Pattern1"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
<pattern name="Pattern2"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
[...more patterns...]<br />
</patterns><br />
<br />
As you can see from above, you need to give each pattern a unique name, and then you need to assign pattern properties. Each pattern property is of the form <tt><'''pattern_property_name''' value="'''property_value'''"/></tt>, or <tt><'''pattern_property_name'''/></tt>, and each property stands for a different format parameter. Where the property is listed without value attribute, the corresponding format is reset to its default value. The following property names are possible:<br />
<br />
* pattern_node_background_color<br />
* pattern_node_color<br />
* pattern_node_style<br />
* pattern_node_text<br />
* pattern_node_font_name<br />
* pattern_node_font_bold<br />
* pattern_node_font_italic<br />
* pattern_node_font_size<br />
* pattern_icon<br />
* pattern_edge_color<br />
* pattern_edge_style<br />
* pattern_edge_width<br />
* pattern_child<br />
<br />
==== Allowed values ====<br />
<br />
For colors, the format of the value is "#RRGGBB", where RR, GG, BB are the hexadecimal values of the red, green, blue components of a color, e.g. "#B3B95C".<br />
<br />
<code>pattern_icon</code> can take one of the following values:<br />
<br />
* help<br />
* messagebox_warning<br />
* idea<br />
* button_ok<br />
* button_cancel<br />
* full-1<br />
* full-2<br />
* full-3<br />
* full-4<br />
* full-5<br />
* full-6<br />
* full-7<br />
* back<br />
* forward<br />
* attach<br />
* ksmiletris<br />
* smily_bad<br />
* clanbomber<br />
* desktop_new<br />
* flag<br />
* gohome<br />
* kaddressbook<br />
* knotify<br />
* korn<br />
* Mail<br />
* password<br />
* pencil<br />
* stop<br />
* wizard<br />
* xmag<br />
* bell<br />
* bookmark<br />
* penguin<br />
* licq<br />
<br />
; TODO : Add more explanations about the possible values and exact impact for each property.<br />
<br />
==== Example(s) ====<br />
<br />
An example of a pattern is therefore:<br />
<br />
<pattern name="Blue with edges and icon"><br />
<pattern_node_background_color/><br />
<pattern_node_color value="#000099"/><br />
<pattern_node_style/><br />
<pattern_icon value="flag"/><br />
<pattern_edge_color value="#009999"/><br />
<pattern_edge_style/><br />
<pattern_edge_width value="4"/><br />
</pattern><br />
<br />
This information and more can be discovered by opening any .mm file in a text or XML editor. You can usually search for the text in an element to find the example of what you want to learn how to do.<br />
<br />
; Note : the complete list of pattern properties can be found in the source code, in the file <tt>freemind/freemind_actions.xsd</tt> (search for ''pattern_''), and the list of icons in the file <tt>freemind/modes/MindIcon.java</tt> (search for ''mAllIconNames.add'').<br />
<br />
== Can one make a script to run filters according to the attributes of selected nodes ==<br />
<br />
I'm looking for a way to run filters more intuitively by making the filter by way of clicking on the attributes and icons in nodes on the mind map. Is this possible. Or i guess more simply to make a script that will run a selected filter (However this would be time consuming to do that for many nodes) Any suggestions?<br />
<br />
== Mind maps on web pages with FreeMind's applet ==<br />
<br />
=== To get FreeMind's applet working. ===<br />
If you experience problems viewing a mind map published by someone else, the most common problem is that you have to use Java >= 1.4 in your browser. Check this using the "About plugins" section of your browser (or a similar place). If you have Java >= 1.4 installed and still experiencing problems check out Internet Explorer's settings by selecting Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Java and make sure ``Use Java2" is enabled.<br />
<br />
=== To present your mind map on the web ===<br />
Use FreeMind's browser applet. The following [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/docs/Serving%20Freemind%20maps%20in%20a%20browser/index.html document] (thanks to Bob) explains what to do to have a complete testing environment for your applet. <br />
<br />
=== Quick Java Applet instructions if you are already a code wiz ===<br />
<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" ARCHIVE="freemindbrowser.jar" <br />
WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<PARAM NAME="type" VALUE="application/x-java-applet;version=1.4"><br />
<PARAM NAME="scriptable" VALUE="false"><br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
<\!-- ^ this has no effect on my pc --><br />
<PARAM NAME="modes" VALUE="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode"><br />
<PARAM NAME="browsemode_initial_map" VALUE="http://www.osde.info/osde.mm"><br />
<\!-- ^ Put the FULL path to your map here --><br />
<param NAME="initial_mode" VALUE="Browse"><br />
<param NAME="selection_method" VALUE="selection_method_direct"><br />
</APPLET><br />
<br />
In some cases, it may be necessary to set the '''ARCHIVE''' property to also use the '''Full Path''' to the .jar file. In the above example, the initial '''APPLET''' element would appear as:<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" <br />
ARCHIVE="http://www.exmaple.com/freemindbrowser.jar" WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<br />
The most recent version of above source and freemindbrowser.jar are contained in the freemindbrowser.zip-Archive, which you can get from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=16120 the sourceforge-site].<br />
<br />
=== To view the toolbar automatically after the applet starts ===<br />
It is necessary to edit the html starter of the applet and change the corresponding property. That is, set<br />
toolbarVisible=true. More precisely, add a tag <br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
to freemindbrowser.html or whatever name you have changed the file to.<br />
<br />
=== Is there a list of names and values and functions of all params for the applet? ===<br />
No. Theoretically, all parameters found in user.properties can be used as parameters of the applet.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Is it possible to change or edit the map through an applet? ===<br />
<br />
No. There is no applet for ''editing'' mind maps; only for viewing.<br />
<br />
=== My document isn't opened by the applet ===<br />
<br />
The URL of the document *must* end with .mm. If it doesn't the document opens in a new browser window. The trick I use is to append a dummy parameter like in this example:<br />
<br />
http://myserver/mypath/mydoc?e=.mm<br />
<br />
This trick is specially useful for dynamic documents. (this is an opinion only. Some people, like Garito, thinks in another way)<br />
<br />
===Java Applet for XHTML===<br />
<br />
The same Freemind Browser can be used but instead of using the 'applet' element, the 'object' element can be used instead. Using Shayne Steele's [http://ww2.cs.fsu.edu/~steele/XHTML/appletObject.html approach], the following code can be used for placing a file called Textbook.mm that is located in http://example.com/freemind/ (along with the freemindbrowser.jar file):<br />
<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="java:freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class"<br />
type="application/x-java-applet"<br />
archive="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar"<br />
width="450" height="300"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="clsid:8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93"<br />
codebase="http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0-windows-i586.cab"<br />
height="300" width="450"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="code" value="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="archive" value="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;strong&gt;<br />
This browser does not have a Java Plug-in.<br />
&lt;/strong&gt;<br />
&lt;br /&gt;<br />
&lt;a href="http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/downloads/index.html"&gt;<br />
Get the latest Java Plug-in here.<br />
&lt;/a&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]&gt;--&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
<br />
It works and it is valid markup. If placing in an HTML file, use '&gt;' instead of ' /&gt;' for the param element ending.<br />
<br />
== Workarounds in FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
===FreeMind behaves strange or crashes. What can I do?===<br />
First try reinstalling both Java (mostly the latest version is best) and Freemind. Often this solves problems. <br />
One of the problems solved in this way was:<br />
<br />
'' ''My computer crashes, or more precisely locks, when I click on a link in FreeMind, using J2RE 1.4.2_03 on Windows 98. Reinstalling helped. In retrospect, I think what broke it was that I renamed the J2RE directory to something easier to write in the bat file path statement. Broke it. ''<br />
<br />
=== When I drag files into the FreeMind window, FreeMind slows down or I get a mind map of the file system ===<br />
This is a bug which is a least present on FreeMind 7.2 beta and lower on Windows. I only know of a workaround for this: Go to the [[user.properties]] and delete ",freemind.modes.filemode.FileMode". This disables the file mode of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== Changing the key bindings in user.properties does not work ===<br />
It seems that capitalization IS important in the keybindings. I wrote "enter" and it didn't work. I changed it to "ENTER" and it worked!<br />
(FreeMind 7.2 beta)<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind fails to work with or, cannot export large maps ===<br />
When FreeMind fails to work with big maps, you may do the following.<br />
<br />
Assign more memory to the Java virtual machine as a workaround by editing the launching script. Edit <code>freemind.bat</code> or <code>Freemind.sh</code> and add a <code>-Xmx''MEM''</code> parameter to the <code>java</code> command line at the end of the script, like <code>java -Xmx512m ...</code> for 512 megabytes maximum memory and <code>java -Xmx768m ...</code> for 768 megabytes maximum memory. Believing the manual of Java, the default is 64 MB and the maximum is slightly less than 2000 on an x86 processor, which should be enough.<br />
<br />
Beware that exporting may still take a while. For instance, it may take 11 minutes to export a mind map with 740 nodes to JPEG.<br />
<br />
<strong>On OS X</strong>:<br />
Edit the Info.plist file <code>/Applications/Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1/FreeMind.app/Contents/Info.plist</code> and add the following key to the <br /><code><br />
&lt;key&gt;Java&lt;/key&gt; <br /><br />
&lt;dict&gt; </code><br />section:<br /><br />
<code><br />
&lt;key&gt;VMOptions&lt;/key&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;string&gt;-Xmx1024m&lt;/string&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
=== Plugins not found when FreeMind 0.8 starts by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map ===<br />
<br />
The following Microsoft Windows laucher fixes the problem that plugins were not found when FreeMind was started by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map. Download the [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1361629&group_id=7118&atid=307118 patch with fixed Windows launcher], and replace <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> found in <tt>C:\Program Files\FreeMind</tt> with the one found in the patch, given you are in Windows. Backing up the original <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> is advisable.<br />
<br />
=== Freemind 0.9.0RC4 can't quit without saving ===<br />
I try to quit without saving (respond "No" to question) and it just goes back to map. Ended task with Task Manager on Windows and got same prompt and goes back to map again. Ending task a second time with Task Manager finally kills the program.<br />
<br />
== Using HTML in long nodes ==<br />
<br />
=== What HTML tags does FreeMind support? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind supports basic HTML in its nodes. For HTML to take effect, a node must start<br />
with "&lt;html>". What HTML is supported depends on the Java virtual machine.<br />
Among others, users have reported the following uses:<br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p style="background-color:yellow">the node text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p align="center">the node <br> text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
=== To embed, or more precisely link, images into FreeMind. ===<br />
You can link images into FreeMind using context menu of a node, accessed using right click (on MAC OS X Panther use Control click). Or type the following:<br />
&lt;html&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;image.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/html&gt;<br />
where image.jpg is the reference to an image.<br />
<br />
=== To put the contents of a Microsoft Word document into FreeMind. ===<br />
<br />
* First paste the Word document into Microsoft FrontPage.<br />
* Delete the images afterwards as FreeMind does not support them.<br />
* Remove the &lt;head> ... &lt;/head> in the source text view in FrontPage.<br />
* But leave the &lt;html>! The node needs to start with that.<br />
* Replace &lt;body&gt; with &lt;body width=600&gt; or similar width specification.<br />
* Finally, paste the HTML text as a long node into FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== To have tables in FreeMind ===<br />
If you have Microsoft Frontpage available, it is convenient to create and<br />
edit HTML content there and paste it to and from FreeMind. Beware that the html code has to start with<br />
''&lt;html&gt;''. This way, you can conveniently create tables using the drawing tools of Frontpage.<br />
You can create formatted text this way as well; in that case, beware to set ''&lt;body width=600&gt;''<br />
or similar. However, FreeMind does not interpret all HTML; especially, it does not interpret inline<br />
CSS styling so you have to use hard formatting instead.<br />
<br />
If you want the table borders to have a '''nice two dimensional look''' rather than bevelled, start<br />
the HTML as follows.<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<head><br />
<style> td { border-style: solid } table { border-style: solid } </style><br />
</head><br />
<br />
== Generating mind maps programmatically ==<br />
<br />
=== To insert a newline into a node ===<br />
<br />
Insert <code>&amp;#xa;</code> instead of plain newline. Example of a map with three newlines:<br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="New Mindmap"><br />
<node TEXT="A&amp;#xa;B&amp;#xa;C&amp;#xa;D" POSITION="right"/><br />
</node><br />
</map><br />
<br />
=== To use unicode characters in the node text ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind understands and uses <code>&amp;#xnn;</code>, where nn is equivalent to the '''hexadecimal''' number representing the character. It '''does not''' understand <code>&amp;#nnn;</code>, where nnn is '''decimal''' number. An example of a map containing ''AretA?A?A?A©'' follows. <br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="Aret&amp;#xe9;"/><br />
</map><br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Microsoft Windows ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I install a test version of FreeMind? ===<br />
Just unzip the package to the folder "C:\Program Files\FreeMind". That completes the "installation".<br />
You can start it by running freemind.exe (or freemind.bat if the exe does not exist). You can find test versions [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/testversions/ here].<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind does not seem to be affected by the things I edit in the user.properties. Why? ===<br />
See [[user.properties]].<br />
[http://www.slow-computer-solutions.org/ slow computer solutions]<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind starts and reacts so slow. Why? How to resolve? ===<br />
This seems to be an effect of the connection between Java and MS DirectX. You can deactivate the usage of DirectX for Freemind by editing the Freemind.bat file in your FreeMind directory.<br />
<br />
Add the parameter<br />
<br />
-Dsun.java2d.noddraw=true <br />
<br />
before the final expression <tt>freemind.main.FreeMind</tt>.<br />
<br />
Of course, now you have to use Freemind.bat to start the program instead of executing Freemind.exe. Do not forget to update file associations as well: [[Windows File Associations]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==== SlickRun ====<br />
<br />
On Windows, if the application launcher utility [http://www.bayden.com/SlickRun/ SlickRun] is running at the same time as FreeMind, it causes FreeMind to (for some reason) respond very slowly. Possible workarounds: <br />
* Move FreeMind and SlickRun onto different monitors (on a multi-monitor system).<br />
* Close SlickRun while FreeMind is running.<br />
<br />
=== File Operations are slow ===<br />
With Java6 Update2 you will probably notice this [http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6578753 bug]. Sun is working on it. Perhaps, you can downgrade to Java6 Update1 or Java5 in the meantime.<br />
<br />
=== To create a screenshot of FreeMind and paste it into Microsoft Word or Microsoft Powerpoint ===<br />
To take a screenshot of your whole windows screen into clipboard, press Ctrl + Print Screen. To take a screenshot<br />
of the active window only into clipboard, press Alt + Print Screen. Select your Word or Powerpoint document<br />
and press Ctrl + V. On German keyboard, the key PrintScreen has the label "Druck". However, such a screenshot<br />
also contains FreeMind's window frame, not just the map contents. In Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint, this<br />
can be solved by cropping the screenshot; the cropping tool can be found in Picture toolbar..<br />
<br />
===To export a map to Microsoft Powerpoint===<br />
There's no elegant way to export a map to PowerPoint. One option is to take a screenshot, and paste it into Powerpoint. PowerPoint supports graphic file insertion, so another option is upgrading to a more recent version of FreeMind that supports JPEG export.<br />
<br />
One another solution is by using a Flash plugin:<br />
<br />
1. Insert a control "Shockwave Flash Object" with the Control toolbar (go to display/toolbar/customise if not available).<br />
<br />
2. Activate the propeties window by double clicking on the rectangle of the object<br />
<br />
3. Click on the custom "property"<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the "movie URL" to the full path of the plugin (i.e: c:\path\visorFreemind.swf)<br />
<br />
5. Set the "base URL" to the name of your freemind file (i.e.: index.mm) <br />
<br />
6. Start your diaporama and you will see the cross inside the rectangle replaced by your freemind map<br />
<br />
<br />
In PowerPoint 2007 --[[User:HugoContreras|HugoContreras]] 17:41, 5 Dec 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the property "movie" to '''visorFreemind.swf?xml_path=index.mm'''.<br />
<br />
5. Set the property "Play" to '''true'''. Set the property "EmbedMovie" to '''true'''.<br />
<br />
Save ppt file in the same location that visorFreemind.swf and index.mm<br />
<br />
<br />
If not successfull with those explanation, you will find a more complete information at the following address: [http://www.flashgeek.com FlashGeek]<br />
<br />
Or you can export to RTF using a XSLT like this:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><br />
<br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/">{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252<br />
{\fonttbl<br />
{\f1\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq0 Arial;}<br />
}<br />
{\colortbl;<br />
\red0\green0\blue0;<br />
}<br />
{\stylesheet<br />
{\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110\level1 heading 1;}<br />
{\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level2 heading 2;}<br />
{\s3\li585\fi-225\f1\fs28\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level3 heading 3;}<br />
{\s4\li900\fi-180\f1\fs24\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level4 heading 4;}<br />
{\s5\li1260\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level5 heading 5;}<br />
{\s6\li1620\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level6 heading 6;}<br />
}<br />
<xsl:apply-templates /><br />
}<br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
<xsl:for-each select="child::node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\li0\fi0\qc{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
</xsl:for-each><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node" /><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:stylesheet> <br />
<br />
and then open it using PowerPoint.<br />
<br />
===To export / import a map to Microsoft Project===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in the Java language, which is great for development and deployment of cross-platform applications.<br />
Freemind uses the Swing graphical user interface toolkit, which can use different looks and feels in order to mimic visuals and behaviours proprietary to the target execution platforms.<br />
<br />
<br />
On Microsoft Windows OS, the application fits quite nicely with the rest of the environment, but on Apple MacOS-X, things are often not quite right. MacOS-X users usually have higher expectations when it comes to usability and UI consistency, so they might become frustrated by the lack of compliance to their user interface guidelines.<br />
<br />
<br />
Here are some tips to enhance the user experience when using MacOS-X:<br />
<br />
<br />
#Keyboard shortcuts<br />
#:The "Tao Of Mac" weblog posted a tip for replacing the "CTRL" key by the "COMMAND" (Apple) key:<br />
#:http://the.taoofmac.com/space/Applications/FreeMind<br />
#Look and feel<br />
#:"Quaqua" is a look and feel for Swing that emulates the Aqua user interface:<br />
#:http://www.randelshofer.ch/quaqua/download.html<br />
#Shift-click to select multiple nodes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Using a default Save/Open Directory for FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
This is a workaround that works for me. My biggest pain was navigating to my Maps directory with FreeMind everytime I wanted to save a new, or open an existing map. My Maps directory is ~/Documents/Maps. Here's the process to do so:<br />
<br />
* Copy your existing .freemind directory from ~ to ~/Documents/Maps or wherever you want your default Map save directory to be.<br />
<br />
* Go to /Applications/FreeMind.app -- using Finder. <br />
<br />
* Use Finder to Show Contents of the FreeMind App<br />
<br />
* Navigate to Contents/MacOS<br />
<br />
* Rename the "JavaApplicationStub" to "JavaApplicationStub.real"<br />
<br />
* Create an executable shellscript with the content below:<br />
<br />
<pre>#!/bin/sh<br />
export HOME=$HOME/Documents/Maps<br />
<br />
logger "================= Running FreeMind with new home"<br />
<br />
<br />
exec /Applications/FreeMind.app/Contents/MacOS/JavaApplicationStub.real<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
* Chmod +x on the shellscript (from Terminal)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Done. You've now got a default save directory and open directory. This was a huge timesaver, evertime I fire up FreeMind, it saves me a lot of navigation and time.<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Linux and other UNIX-like systems ==<br />
<br />
Go to the specific page [[FreeMind on Linux]].<br />
<br />
== Misc ==<br />
<br />
language = ja<br />
<br />
=== Is FreeMind mind mapping software? ===<br />
<br />
The term '''mind mapping''' is related to british psychologist Tony Buzan. In Buzan's context, mind map is a tree with many colors, pictures and personal expression. '''FreeMind is not''' really '''mind mapping''' software '''in the sense of Tony Buzan''', nevertheless, one would say that FreeMind belongs to the class of so called '''mind mapping software'''.<br />
<br />
Some of members of that class come pretty close to Buzan. Have a look at the site of first class commercial mind mapping software [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager]. You may also want to see [http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-maps-examples.htm examples] of mind maps in Buzan's sense.<br />
<br />
=== To spell FreeMind correctly. === <br />
"FreeMind", with a capital M.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I find a quick reference list of default keyboard shortcuts for the Windows 0.7.1 version? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
<br />
=== To suggest new enhancements of FreeMind ===<br />
''Keywords: additional features, additional functions.''<br />
At FreeMind's project page, you can [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=7118&atid=357118 submit Requests for Enhancements (RFEs)].<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Where can I make a monetary donation to FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Currently, we do not accept any monetary donations. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 00:32, 21 Nov 2005 (PST)<br />
<br />
== This FAQ ==<br />
<br />
=== I have a question not listed here, what should I do? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Support]].<br />
<br />
=== To edit this FAQ ===<br />
Edit this page like any other wiki page (click edit or press alt-E). When adding a question to the talk page, imitate the format of already existing questions.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I practice editing pages on this Wiki? ===<br />
Click on this link and just hit the edit button on the lower right: [[Sandbox]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]</div>
Christianfoltin
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2013-12-09T18:19:21Z
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
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'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon and selecting Open.</p><br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Asked_questions&diff=12249
Asked questions
2013-12-08T13:46:07Z
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Here we collect a list of asked questions and answers related to free mind mapping software FreeMind. Help if you can (see [[#To edit this FAQ|To edit this FAQ]]). If you're searching for an answer to your question, why don't you just press Ctrl + F in your browser?<br />
<br />
This is not a place to ask questions. If you have a question that you want to ask, see [[Support]].<br />
<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I download the Java Runtime Environment needed to run FreeMind. ===<br />
To download JRE for Windows, go to [http://www.java.com/ Download],<br />
go to the section '''Download...''', say yes, and the download begins.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens ===<br />
First of all, we assume that you are working under Windows. Now, please start freemind.bat in the installation directory.<br />
You'll probably get:<br />
<br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
<br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger(FreeMind.java:643) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.<init>(FreeMind.java:109) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main(FreeMind.java:647) <br />
<br />
The answer to this behaviour is that you've got Java1.3 or lower installed, and this version of java is found (try java -version on the commandline to verify this). <br />
Most likely, you've installed Oracle. <br />
Change JAVA_HOME and the PATH variables to point to your actual java (1.4 or 5.0). <br />
This can be done as follows: Goto Settings -> System -> search for Environment Variables and change or create the values accordingly.<br />
<br />
Another reason Freemind won't start or will give you the effect of having the icon in the Windows taskbar but nothing else is when you install Freemind in a folder that starts with a "!" (exclamation mark); just install it in a different folder. (See http://www.cogmios.nl/java-apps-like-eclipse-or-freemind-do-not-run-in-folders-starting-with-a-20070407.html)<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens <i>TRY THIS FIRST</i>===<br />
First, check that Java is installed; Then go to Program Files\Freemind\Lib and double-click on the "Freemind.jar" file (which is an executable Jar file). <br />
<br />
Alternatively, try to start Freemind from the freemind.bat file. The command.com will open along with Freemind. Just close down Freemind (command.com will close also) and then start Freemind from the Start Menu or from freemind.exe I have no idea why this works but it did for me.<br />
<br />
Another reason why Freemind won't start is if you hava JDK installed and JAVA_HOME points to JDK instead of JRE. If you point JAVA_HOME environment variable to the JRE home then Freemind.exe starts up fine.<br />
<br />
If the above doesn't work make sure you have the path to java in your PATH variable.<br />
<br />
The format is the following:<br />
<br />
JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6<br />
<br />
PATH=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin; <br />
<br />
Your PATH will surely include more things.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind and can create a map but can not save it ===<br />
The most obvious indication is that you click on open/save/save as and nothing happens. What is happening is that the file browser window is failing to open. There are two fixes; Either change JAVA_HOME to point to a JRE rather than a JDK or edit the Freemind.bat file to use the absolute path to the correct java and start Freemind with the bat file. It will be something like "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\java" instead of just java. Note the use of quote marks and that your java path may not be the same as the example. <br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens on MacOS X Leopard ===<br />
I launch FreeMind 0.8.1 on MacOS X 10.5 (Leopard), the FreeMind welcome image appears and after few moments, FreeMind quit after a pop up window "Cannot lunch Java application (Uncaught exception in main method: Java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space)".<br />
<br />
**Freemind does not seem to work if you simply drag the butterfly icon to the applications folder- you have to move the WHOLE installed folder (Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1) into the applications folder, and click on the icon within that folder (attach that icon to the dock). The program seems to need to have everything together in that folder for it to launch.<br />
<br />
Thanks SO MUCH for this! I was going NUTS trying to get this to happen! Not a tecchie by any means! Angie]<br />
<br />
This issue might be related to the problem met by OpenOffice users on Leopard. <br />
Apple seems to have replaced "Apple Computer, Inc." by "Apple, Inc." in the Java string. The JRE is thus not recognized anymore on Leopard, and Java fails. ([http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=153 Web Reference])<br />
<br />
Hope this issue will be fixed in the next FreeMind release.<br />
<br />
'' '''Temporary Solution''' '' : ''It is possible de launch FreeMind via FreeMind.app > Content > Resources > Java > lib > freemind.jar''<br />
<br />
''I suggest to place an alias in the Dock, for a more friendly access to FreeMind''<br />
<br />
'''''I was able to get FreeMind 0.9.0 beta 20 to launch on Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Leopard) by editing the Info.plist <tt>JVMVersion</tt> string to read <tt>1.6</tt> instead of <tt>1.4+</tt>. For the record, when I run <tt>java -version</tt> it reports <tt>java version "1.5.0_16"</tt>.'''''<br />
<br />
:I got the install to work by creating a Freemind folder under Applications, copying the rest of the files in the container to it (e.g. freemind.properties, plugins\, accessories\ etc) and then moving the "installed" package to that folder. It looks like Freemind needs to find those files and folders during startup.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.9 (Maverick) reports that the FreeMind download is not signed. ===<br />
We found out the problem is rather security related (checksum or certificate could not be verified). There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon. Or you can disable the check entirely (but this is not necessarily recommended):<br />
<br />
* System preferences > Security & Privacy > (Press the lock and authenticate to enable the setting) -> Allow applications from anywhere.<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind cannot detect new version of Java. What can I do? ===<br />
Let us assume that you have installed a new<br />
version of Java, and still, FreeMind complains about having old version of Java. This may occur especially<br />
if you installed ''SDK'' rather than ''JRE''. ''SDK'' stands for ''software development kit'' and contains much more<br />
than you need to run FreeMind; you only need the runtime environment. It is important that the new version of<br />
java is in your ''path''. To check it out on Microsoft Windows, run command ``cmd" using Windows-key + R,<br />
followed by ``java -version". You should get something like<br />
<br />
java version "1.4.2_03"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_03-b02)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2_03-b02, mixed mode)<br />
<br />
where the particular version number is not important as long as it is at least 1.4.0.<br />
<br />
Additionally, it may be helpful to start '''freemind.bat''' and see what messages come.<br />
<br />
'''NOTE:''' If you have an Oracle database product installed on your computer, check the Oracle Installer to see what version of Java was installed with the database. Versions of Oracle 8, 8i, and later install JRE 1.3.1 and modify the startup path for Windows to ensure the database can start using this JRE. This installation WILL cause FreeMind to report the older version of Java, even if you install the new version (the .ini file for Oracle points Windows to the JRE 1.3.1 directory, places that in memory, and causes the fault). You can modify the .ini file to point Oracle to the newer JRE. <br />
<br />
If you don't want to change the Oracle settings: just create a batch file in the FreeMind folder with the following entry "Path-to-your-new-java-runtimes-bin/java.exe -jar lib/freemind.jar" and use that to start freemind.<br />
<br />
===Is there an IRC for freemind devs/users===<br />
<br />
===Uploading to gallery===<br />
====Uploading to gallery gives incorrect file ext. or file corruption message but the file is fine====<br />
What do I do? <br />
<br />
====Uploading filename.mm (generated with FreeMind 0.9) triggers error====<br />
''File extension does not match MIME type.''<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* An older trick (related to 0.8 , 0.9 compatibility: clean-up attribute_registry nodes) is not applicable.<br />
* Two upload-related questions have no solutions on forum.<br />
<br />
=== Which Java virtual machines does FreeMind actually work with? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind works with the virtual machines from Sun, from the version 1.4.0 and higher. FreeMind has been reported to run on the JDK 1.4.2 from Blackdown. FreeMind also works on Linux with Sun Microsystems 64bit JDK version 1.5.0.<br />
<br />
There are known issues with official release 0.8.0 of Freemind and Java 6. <br />
* Encrypted nodes will wipe out your map when trying to save it to disk. <br />
* Preferences dialog can not be opened<br />
Stick to Java 5 (alias 1.5.x) [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=1550792&group_id=7118 (see bug report)]<br />
<br />
Possible cause and work-around for problem of Preferences dialog: extended desktop (second monitor). If you extend your desktop on to a second monitor and use FreeMind on that monitor, when you close (save?) the Preferences dialog, its dialog is saved to the extended desktop location. The next time you use FreeMind without using the 2nd monitor, the Preferences dialog will not be visible. I had this problem and was able to correct it by moving the dialog back to the main monitor and saving again (note that the virtual position of the 2nd monitor relative to the main monitor is important for finding the dialog again).<br />
-RyanC, 7-Apr-08<br />
<br />
=== What is a mirror? ===<br />
A mirror is one of the SourceForge sites from which you can download FreeMind. To download FreeMind, choose ''any'' mirror; you would prefer a mirror geographically closer to the place where you live. If you experience problems with one mirror, try another.<br />
<br />
=== I run 'freemind.bat' and get an error message ===<br />
If you get <br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger<FreeMind.java:643>at<br />
freemind.main.FreeMind.<init<FreeMind.java:109> <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main<FreeMind.java:647> <br />
then the Java Virtual Machine found on your system is of version 1.3 or below. Try <br />
java -version<br />
to verify this. This happens, when you install Oracle for instance. Please, make sure, that your latest Java Virtual Machine is found when you type "java -version" by deinstalling java1.3 for example.<br />
<br />
=== USB Portable FreeMind ===<br />
Just add the following Java option in the freemind.bat or freemind.sh and everything is contained on the USB stick:<br />
<br />
-Duser.home=.[\<subdirectory, if needed>]<br />
<br />
As an example see the new content of my BAT-file, which looks like:<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
java -Duser.home=. -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\commons-lang-2.0.jar;lib\forms-1.0.5.jar;lib\jibx\jibx-run.jar;lib\jibx\xpp3.jar;lib\bindings.jar freemind.main.FreeMindStarter<br />
<br />
This lets FM create and use the subfolder .freemind in the location of the freemind.bat.<br />
<br />
As we know, USB flash drives support only limited number of writes. It means that reliability of such device drops down as time advances. Freemind, by default, saves your open maps every minute to .freemind dir which is in this case on the flash drive. If you aren't too paranoid you can avoid this by setting autosave dir to tmp dir of your OS. Freemind will automatically delete autosaves on exit so your precious data won't be left on a host machine. Go to Tools->Preferences->Path to automatic saves and set it to 'default'. Freemind will understand this on Windows probably as c:\windows\temp, Linux - /tmp or /var/tmp.<br />
<br />
That's it and have fun!<br />
<br />
=== What if the command.com window opened by FreeMind.bat annoys me? ===<br />
You can force the window not to show by having the batch file not to hold the handle to the java runtime. Effectively the command prompt is displaying command line output from java application, FreeMind, while waiting for the application to terminate before it closes. You can solve this by using javaw to suppress the command line output and forcing the command prompt to start a new process for java. Try editing the FreeMind.bat to change <tt>java -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt> with <tt>START "" javaw</tt>. The line becomes something like <tt>START "" javaw -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt><br />
<br />
If that approach does not successfully hide the window, try this approach: <br />
1. Copy the following script to a text file, <br />
2. Modify the java directory ("C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java") to match the location of yours, <br />
3. Save the file with a .vbs extension (i.e. FreeMind.vbs), and <br />
4. Double-click the file.<br />
<br />
<tt>Dim objShell<br />
<br/>Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")<br />
<br/>objShell.Run Chr(34) & "C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java" & Chr(34) & " -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-api.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-impl.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-libs.jar;lib\ant\lib\namespace.jar;lib\ant\lib\relaxngDatatype.jar;lib\ant\lib\xsdlib.jar;lib\ant\lib\jax-qname.jar;lib\ant\lib\sax.jar;lib\ant\lib\dom.jar freemind.main.FreeMind", 0, False<br />
<br/>Set objShell = Nothing<br />
</tt><br />
<br />
== Troubleshooting ==<br />
<br />
Before you start asking questions on the forum, it's a good idea to check if your problem is not already described, together with a resolution:<br />
* either on this page,<br />
* or in the Forums, there is a search function (check the SourceForge menu 'Forums &rarr; Search'),<br />
* or even in the Trackers, where you can find already reported problems.<br />
<br />
If this doesn't help, then sample the following information (under Windows, check the specific pages for other OS's) and create a Help forum topic (if you're not sure) or bug tracker item (if you're quite sure that it's a bug in FreeMind) with it:<br />
<br />
* OS version (e.g. Win XP with(out) SP2 or 3)<br />
* Java version (the output of <tt>java -version</tt> called from the command line, example as follows)<br />
C:\Users\lostuser>java -version<br />
java version "1.5.0_15"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_15-b04)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_15-b04, mixed mode, sharing)<br />
* FreeMind version (e.g. FreeMind 0.9.0.Beta20, installed from <tt>FreeMind-Windows-Installer-0.9.0_Beta_20-max.exe</tt>)<br />
* Content of the logfile <tt>%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\log.0</tt> after you've done the action making problems.<br />
* It's also a good idea to open a command line, go to FreeMind's base directory, in general with <tt>cd %ProgramFiles%\freemind</tt>, and start FreeMind from there, using the <tt>freemind.bat</tt> file, and check what happens in the console. Most content is generally similar to the above logfile, but not if FreeMind doesn't even start, for some reason (e.g. Java missing).<br />
* Check if your problem also appears with other Java programs, we generally recommend [http://jedit.sf.net/ JEdit] because it uses the same GUI type (called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(Java) Swing]) as FreeMind.<br />
<br />
;Note: under Windows XP/Vista, you can open a command line (also called a console) by pressing the keys <tt>Win+R</tt> (like Run), type <tt>cmd</tt> and press enter.<br />
<br />
== Using ==<br />
<br />
=== To add a new concept ===<br />
<br />
A new concept is referred to as a "node." Use the "Insert" key on PCs to add a new node. MAC users need to [[Asked Questions#To_set_a_different_key_for_new_child_node_on_Mac_computers | set a different key]]. Nodes are not limited to just concepts. They can also include sentences, paragraphs or even short articles.<br />
<br />
=== Is there an undo feature in FreeMind? ===<br />
Starting with FreeMind 0.8, there is an undo and redo feature.<br />
<br />
If you are using 0.7, then use the following tips to prevent data loss:<br />
<br />
* Use FreeMind's autosave-feature <br />
: This feature is enabled by default... auto saved files will be found in ~/.freemind/<br />
<br />
* Install a clipboard manager, which will make all elements, which you cut from FreeMind, available in its history. A freeware example of a clipboard manager for MS Windows is [http://www.yankee-clipper.net Yankee Clipper].<br />
<br />
=== How much memory do I need? ===<br />
<br />
''Keywords: RAM.''<br />
<br />
Experience shows that 64 MB is not sufficient, while 128 MB is already enough, provided that you do not run another Java application. Correct me if I'm wrong. I am using FreeMind on Windows 95 + 128 MB without any problems.<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.8RC5 on Windows 95 with 64 MB and Java 1.4.0 is possible and the response time ''is'' in acceptable limits. -- [[User:Stefano|Stefano]] 02:01, 11 Jul 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.7.1 on Debian Linux and Java 1.4.2.03 (j2sdk1.4) with my Omnibook 800 laptop (78 MB RAM, P166) just fine. I haven't tried any big projects with it yet, but so far it's very responsive. --[[User:Nullman|Kyle]] 09:14, 30 Jan 2006 (PST)<br />
<br />
=== To move a node to the other side of root or re-arrange nodes ===<br />
<br />
Drag the node onto root and you see one half of root getting gray. Move the node to the other half and <br />
this half gets gray. Just drop the node on the side you want to have it.<br />
As of version 0.9.0 you can also use <tt>Ctrl + &larr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &rarr;</tt> to move a node in the desired direction (not only to change the side with respect to root, try it out; <tt>Ctrl + &uarr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &darr;</tt> do work as well). For Mac users, it's <tt>Command+&larr;</tt> and <tt>Command+&rarr;</tt> respectively.<br />
<br />
If you want to rearrange the nodes on your map using your mouse, you should ''not'' move the nodes around using the small "handle" appearing when your pointer hovers over the node, but you should grab the node itself, move it around and see how it throws a shadow upon the place it'll land once you release the mouse button.<br />
If you've already messed up your map, select the culprit nodes and reset their position using the menu <tt>Format &rarr; Reset Position</tt>.<br />
<br />
The "handle" will only move around the node without changing its position in relation to the other nodes.<br />
<br />
=== To create a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Go to the source node. <br />
# Mark it with the mouse. <br />
# Press the left mouse button. <br />
# Hold this button. <br />
# Press Ctrl+Shift buttons. <br />
# Continue to hold all these buttons. <br />
# Go to the destination node. <br />
# Release the mouse button, first. <br />
# Then release the keyboard buttons. <br />
<br />
You have your link. Alternatively, drag'n drop holding right mouse button.<br />
<br />
=== To remove a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Right-Click on the curved arrow of the graphical link (Mac users, press Control and click to see the options menu)<br />
# Choose "Remove Arrow Link" from the pop-up menu<br />
<br />
(Left-clicking on a graphical link does nothing)<br />
<br />
=== To remove a local link ===<br />
<br />
# Select the node with the link, and press Ctrl+K ("edit link") (Command+K in Mac).<br />
# In the "Edit hyperlink manually..." dialog that appears, clear the contents of the text field, then click OK.<br />
<br />
=== To add user icons to FreeMind ===<br />
Currently, adding user [http://www.guiicons.com Icons] is not possible.<br />
BUT you can add an inline images to any node. Use the following code example:<br />
<nowiki><html><img src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/pics/me.jpg"></nowiki><br />
in a FreeMind node. This should also work with local files using "file://" instead of "http://".<br />
<br />
However if you want to change the source code there is a way to add your own icons.<br />
You have to modify the “freemind.jar” file. (By default you can find it under “C:\Program Files\FreeMind\lib”)<br />
You can modify a .jar file easily with WinRAR. If you have WinRAR installed on your computer just right click the file you want to modify and choose Open With WinRAR.<br />
* 1. Add your own icons: Use the button Add in WinRAR GUI to add your icons to “freemind.jar\images\icons”<br />
* 2. Change file “freemind.properties”: find row that starts with “icons.list=” and add your icon names<br />
* 3. Change file “Resources_xx.properties”: where xx is your local language. Add rows icon_iconName = iconDescription, where iconName is the name of your icon and iconDescription the text you want to see on the tooltip of your icon<br />
<br />
=== To open links in only one browser window, rather than several. ===<br />
To our knowledge this is not possible at the moment.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (old)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Tools > '''Options''' > <br />
2) Click '''Advanced'''<br />
3) Toggle Tabbed Browsing<br />
4) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (1.5.0.12)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Edit > '''Preferences''' > <br />
2) Click '''Tabs'''<br />
3) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''A possible Work Around:''' There is a way to do this if you use the [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Firefox browser] instead of Internet Explorer, provided you<br />
install the Firefox extension called ''Single Window'' (available from [http://update.mozilla.org/extensions/showlist.php?category=Tabbed%20Browsing here]). Using this extension, every time you click on an external web link on a mind map, it will open the relevant page in a new tab in an existing Firefox window, rather than a new browser window. I have found this to be a much easier way to navigate the pages opened. I have only tried this with mm files opened from the file system at the moment (i.e. not served from a web server in the browser applet).<br />
<br />
To '''open external web links in a new tabs''' in Firefox follow [http://texturizer.net/firefox/tips.html#beh_reuse this tip] (works both for Linux and Windows). You have to add a line in your user.js file and install [http://piro.sakura.ne.jp/xul/_tabextensions.html.en Tabbrowser extensions].<br />
<br />
=== Is it difficult to provide FreeMind with Java Webstart?=== Well, it's not that easy. Joerg Mueller succeeded in doing just that and has sent his source code to Daniel Polansky, who did not succeed in getting it running; he did not consider that a high priority. What is important is that Microsoft Windows users have a convenient installer, and the users of the other operating systems are already used to not so convenient methods; the installation is pretty straightforward anyway.<br />
<br />
=== To create PDF out of FreeMind's mind map ===<br />
To create pdf out of FreeMind's mind map, you've got several<br />
options.<br />
<br />
* Use File/Export/As PDF...<br />
<br />
* Create DocBook, then pdf. Use [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz XSLT transformations sheets] from Christoph Rissner to convert FreeMind's mind map to Mind Manager's mind map, then to DocBook, and create pdf from that DocBook. You can read more on that on [http://hkrott.iicm.edu/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html Abgeschlossene Arbeiten] &gt; Mind Maps.<br />
<!-- Old link to http://hkrott.iicm.edu/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz would not work any --><br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using a pdf printer driver.<br />
** Use open source [http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ PDFCreator]. It uses Ghostscript as its backend.<br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using Acrobat's Distiller. Provided that you have full version of Adobe Acrobat installed (not just reader), you can print to a pdf using the Distiller or Writer options in your printer list. Make sure you check the "fit to one page" option under File > Page Setup. Also, make sure you set antialias to all under edit > preferences. This will make it look crisper. The only downside to this option is that it doesn't do the icons very well.<br />
<br />
* First print to postscript, then convert to pdf.<br />
** In Linux, create postscript by printing to a file using a postscript printer, and convert the postscript file to pdf afterwards, by using the shell-command ps2pdf or using [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/ Ghostscript].<br />
** In Windows, install any postscript color printer (Like AppleColor 600) to print to a file. When printing to that printer, choose a folder and a file that ends with .ps. Then, open that *.ps with [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/gsview/index.htm gsview] and choose ''File/Convert to PDF'' (let the program choose it all). Then save the file with the same name, but ending with .pdf. That's all. You might need to read the help files to tune it all up (only once).<br />
<br />
* Export FreeMind's mind map to HTML, paste it into Microsoft Word, format it as you see fit, and convert it to pdf using the techniques decribed above.<br />
<br />
=== To create Encapsulated PostScript (eps, epsi) out of FreeMind's mind map (for LaTex) ===<br />
<br />
* Via PNG (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Export your mind map as *.png<br />
** Install Package sam2p<br />
** Convert png to eps: sam2p file.png file.eps<br />
* Via PostScript (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Print to file.ps using a PostScript printer<br />
** Install package ghostscript<br />
** Convert to epsi with: ps2epsi file.ps (This does not always work)<br />
** Now you have file.epsi<br />
<br />
=== To convert mind maps between FreeMind and MindManager ===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
=== Who is the development team of FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Daniel Polansky: the director of FreeMind is Daniel Polansky, i.e. me. The<br />
label ``director" is not quite appropriate; ``parliament"<br />
would be better. I test new versions, give advice, sometimes<br />
act in the name of FreeMind, forbid versions to be released<br />
because of insufficient quality, and approve them when<br />
they're ready. Also, I set up barriers for new directions.<br />
<br />
The main actor on the scene is Christian Foltin. We use<br />
the label ``code master" to denote his role, and also<br />
``manager". He does most of the work and decides which<br />
code changes are acceptable what concerns the<br />
quality of code. He takes care of mergers. Also, he<br />
coordinates the developers.<br />
<br />
An important developer is Dimitri Polivaev.<br />
<br />
=== To have brainstorm-like mode similar to one found in MindManager.===<br />
Did you notice you can hit Enter and Shift-Enter to create sibling nodes?<br />
It is not exactly the behavior of brainstorm mode of MindManager, but still<br />
close to it.<br />
<br />
=== What operating systems does FreeMind successfully run on? ===<br />
<br />
* ''Microsoft Windows.'' Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1 & SP2), Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista.<br />
* ''Linux.'' Mandrake 9.2 and 10, RedHat Pro WS 3, RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, Fedora Core 2, Fedora 8 & 9, SuSE (8.2 using the RPM for 9.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.2), Ubuntu (Warty, Hardy, Intrepid Ibis), Debian (sarge, sid), Slackware 9.1, Gentoo, Mepis 3.3.1, Mepis 3.4-2.rc1, PCLinuxOS 2010. ''BSD.'' FreeBSD (5.2.1, 5.4, 6.1), Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4.4, 10.4.8, 10.4.11)<br />
* ''Other.'' OS/2, Solaris 9 and 10.<br />
''Keywords: platforms.''<br />
<br />
=== Is there a PDA-Version, e.g. for Palm or Pocket PC? ===<br />
On PDA, you can use [[FreeMindPDA]]. It uses cross-platform [http://www.superwaba.com SuperWaba] Open Source SDK. However, it does not use mind map view, but rather plain tree view; it is not a proper FreeMind version in that sense. See also [[Stuff#PDA|FreeMind and PDA]].<br />
For an iPhone version of FreeMind that can read small FreeMind mind maps, see [[Platform]].<br />
<br />
=== What is the largest size mindmap I can edit with FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
In principle, there are no built-in limits. Practically, the maximum reported size is 11 MB at a map with 22,000 nodes; after exporting to HTML and pasting to Microsoft Word, the very same content had 15.6 MB, with 1500 pages. For a better practical estimation, experimental tests are needed, as the maximum given so far is only a lower bound on practical limits.<br />
<br />
I've been appending daily notes to a single mind-map file continually for many months on a 3 GHz Pentium 4 with 2 GB RAM running windowsXP. The file has grown to about half a megabyte, 420K, and there is a noticable difference in Freemind's responsiveness dealing with it, but it still works for me.<br />
<br />
=== How can I keep FreeMind from opening the last file from the last session? ===<br />
One way is to disable the changing of the file "auto.properties" (which is in the same folder as [[user.properties]]). Be aware that the menu "Edit -> Preferences" will not change anything any more than!<br><br />
To do that go to the file auto.properties and delete everything behind "onStartIfNotSpecified=" in that line. Now set the file "auto.properties" to read-only.<br />
<br />
Another way is to change the auto.properties on the fly during startup. Copy the next lines of code into a batch-file and put this into the same directory as freemind.exe. This batchfile will add an extra line to the auto.properties file. In fact, it does the same as the above, but it still enables you to change the properties.<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
echo onStartIfNotSpecified= >> "%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\auto.properties"<br />
call .\freemind.exe<br />
<br />
===To change the fill color on bubbles.===<br />
There's an icon for it at the main toolbar. Additionally,<br />
you can find it in the popup menu at Node > Style > Cloud color.<br />
<br />
===To remove a cloud===<br />
Press Ctrl+Shift+B to toggle clouds.<br />
<br />
=== To search in FreeMind === <br />
''Keywords: find.'' Press Ctrl + F. For finding next occurrence, press Ctrl + G. Searching is<br />
restricted to the descendants of the node selected when pressing Ctrl + F. The search is<br />
a breadth-first search, first finding occurrences in the nodes closer to the starting node.<br />
<br />
===To move nodes around=== To move them up and down, use ctrl + up and down arrows. To move them wherever you want, use drag'n drop with mouse. ''Keywords: move around, reorganize.''<br />
<br />
=== What does antialias mean in FreeMind preferences? ===<br />
<br />
To antialias means to make fonts or curves look smooth by drawing additional pixels with in-between color. See also wikipedia on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antialiasing antialiasing].<br />
<br />
By default, FreeMind antialiases edges only. FreeMind can also antialias text, but with the current state of the technology, it does not look good enough. At least, new Java RE 1.5.0 has better antialiasing of text than Java RE 1.4.x. Also, it is possible to set the whole application to antialiasing, including the menus and editing box; by using the command line option <code>-Dswing.aatext=true</code> of Java 1.5.0. Unfortunately, this is not available if you're using FreeMind.exe to launch FreeMind. <br />
<br />
=== What kind of encryption is used? ===<br />
<br />
: ''See [[Encryption]].''<br />
<br />
=== Reminders don't work when I start a map. The PDF-Export is not present. What's happening? ===<br />
There, the plugins (not only the PDF/SVG one) appear only if you start FreeMind from the directory where it has been installed. Especially if you start FreeMind by double-clicking on a FreeMind file (.mm file), this is not the case. So, use your icon and choose open to open your file.<br />
<br />
== Customizing FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I add a new keyboard shortcut ===<br />
To add a new keyboard shortcut, say for "Change node background color", open the file<br />
mindmap_menus.xml (in freemind.jar) and search for "background", say.<br />
<br />
You'll find<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Here, you add a new keyboard ref attribute like:<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_background_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Open the file freemind.properties and add a line like<br />
<pre><br />
#<br />
keystroke_node_color = alt F<br />
keystroke_node_color_blend = alt B<br />
keystroke_edge_color = alt E<br />
keystroke_node_background_color=alt N<br />
</pre><br />
But you have to search for free keys...<br />
<br />
=== To set expert settings ===<br />
<br />
Most of expert settings are stored in the [[user.properties]] file.<br />
<br />
=== To use another browser ===<br />
<br />
If you want to use another browser, edit the [[user.properties]] file and change the following property according to your operation system: <br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt <br />
default_browser_command_windows_9x <br />
default_browser_command_mac <br />
default_browser_command_other_os <br />
<br />
You have to write something like<br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt = C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe "{0}"<br />
...<br />
<br />
=== To change language ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Lydia<br />
<br />
language= ja<br />
<br />
language = ja <br />
<br />
Don't forget to remove the # character. Restart FreeMind and you have changed the language to German. See also [[Development#To_translate_FreeMind_into_your_language|the list of available languages]].<br />
<br />
=== To set a different key for new child node on Mac computers ===<br />
<br />
NOTE: The latest version of Freemind now sets the "tab" key as the default key for inserting a new node on a mac. Unfortunately, this is not documented in an obvious place. If you right or control click on a node you see a menu that does tell you the Tab shortcut for creating a child node but this is easily missed.<br />
<br />
In a manner similar to changing the language, replace<br />
<br />
#keystroke_add_child = INSERT <br />
<br />
with<br />
<br />
keystroke_add_child = control shift ENTER<br />
<br />
in the file [[user.properties]]. Pay attention that you write the key code ENTER in capital letters. <br />
<br />
N.B. Setting the ADD CHILD MAC is not enough, ADD CHILD must also be set (at least with Beta 9 on Leopard)<br />
<br />
This can also be done via the Freemind GUI by selecting Tools/Preferences/Keystrokes instead of editing the properties file.<br />
<br />
The command ("Apple") key can be referred to as "meta" in these keystroke sequences - in case you were wondering.<br />
<br />
=== There is no shortcut to insert a note. Why? ===<br />
There is no shortcut on purpose, as this action does not come with undo. <br />
<br />
If you want to have this shortcut, you can download the sources, patch NodeNote.xml such that it contains a key_stroke="alt N" in the first lines as here: <br />
<br />
<br />
<plugin_action <br />
documentation="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_documentation" <br />
name="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_name" <br />
base="freemind.extensions.NodeHookAdapter" <br />
'''key_stroke="alt N"''' <br />
icon_path="accessories/plugins/icons/knotes.png" <br />
label="accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties" <br />
class_name="accessories.plugins.NodeNote" instanciation="Once"> <br />
<br />
<br />
compile and you are done. BUT REMEMBER: Pressing your key on a node, that already contains a note, makes this note to remove WITHOUT UNDO. <br />
<br />
At your own risk, Chris<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Using physical styles (or patterns) ===<br />
<br />
Physical styles and patterns are the same and can be compared to "styles" in a text writer: you define a set of styling attributes, give this set a name, and can then assign the style or pattern to different nodes in the same way.<br />
<br />
The patterns are defined in the file <tt>patterns.xml</tt> placed in the FreeMind user directory. In Windows, that file is <tt>C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\.freemind\patterns.xml</tt>; under Linux, it's <tt>~/.freemind/patterns.xml</tt>. The generic format of this file is the following:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><br />
<patterns><br />
<pattern name="Pattern1"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
<pattern name="Pattern2"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
[...more patterns...]<br />
</patterns><br />
<br />
As you can see from above, you need to give each pattern a unique name, and then you need to assign pattern properties. Each pattern property is of the form <tt><'''pattern_property_name''' value="'''property_value'''"/></tt>, or <tt><'''pattern_property_name'''/></tt>, and each property stands for a different format parameter. Where the property is listed without value attribute, the corresponding format is reset to its default value. The following property names are possible:<br />
<br />
* pattern_node_background_color<br />
* pattern_node_color<br />
* pattern_node_style<br />
* pattern_node_text<br />
* pattern_node_font_name<br />
* pattern_node_font_bold<br />
* pattern_node_font_italic<br />
* pattern_node_font_size<br />
* pattern_icon<br />
* pattern_edge_color<br />
* pattern_edge_style<br />
* pattern_edge_width<br />
* pattern_child<br />
<br />
==== Allowed values ====<br />
<br />
For colors, the format of the value is "#RRGGBB", where RR, GG, BB are the hexadecimal values of the red, green, blue components of a color, e.g. "#B3B95C".<br />
<br />
<code>pattern_icon</code> can take one of the following values:<br />
<br />
* help<br />
* messagebox_warning<br />
* idea<br />
* button_ok<br />
* button_cancel<br />
* full-1<br />
* full-2<br />
* full-3<br />
* full-4<br />
* full-5<br />
* full-6<br />
* full-7<br />
* back<br />
* forward<br />
* attach<br />
* ksmiletris<br />
* smily_bad<br />
* clanbomber<br />
* desktop_new<br />
* flag<br />
* gohome<br />
* kaddressbook<br />
* knotify<br />
* korn<br />
* Mail<br />
* password<br />
* pencil<br />
* stop<br />
* wizard<br />
* xmag<br />
* bell<br />
* bookmark<br />
* penguin<br />
* licq<br />
<br />
; TODO : Add more explanations about the possible values and exact impact for each property.<br />
<br />
==== Example(s) ====<br />
<br />
An example of a pattern is therefore:<br />
<br />
<pattern name="Blue with edges and icon"><br />
<pattern_node_background_color/><br />
<pattern_node_color value="#000099"/><br />
<pattern_node_style/><br />
<pattern_icon value="flag"/><br />
<pattern_edge_color value="#009999"/><br />
<pattern_edge_style/><br />
<pattern_edge_width value="4"/><br />
</pattern><br />
<br />
This information and more can be discovered by opening any .mm file in a text or XML editor. You can usually search for the text in an element to find the example of what you want to learn how to do.<br />
<br />
; Note : the complete list of pattern properties can be found in the source code, in the file <tt>freemind/freemind_actions.xsd</tt> (search for ''pattern_''), and the list of icons in the file <tt>freemind/modes/MindIcon.java</tt> (search for ''mAllIconNames.add'').<br />
<br />
== Can one make a script to run filters according to the attributes of selected nodes ==<br />
<br />
I'm looking for a way to run filters more intuitively by making the filter by way of clicking on the attributes and icons in nodes on the mind map. Is this possible. Or i guess more simply to make a script that will run a selected filter (However this would be time consuming to do that for many nodes) Any suggestions?<br />
<br />
== Mind maps on web pages with FreeMind's applet ==<br />
<br />
=== To get FreeMind's applet working. ===<br />
If you experience problems viewing a mind map published by someone else, the most common problem is that you have to use Java >= 1.4 in your browser. Check this using the "About plugins" section of your browser (or a similar place). If you have Java >= 1.4 installed and still experiencing problems check out Internet Explorer's settings by selecting Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Java and make sure ``Use Java2" is enabled.<br />
<br />
=== To present your mind map on the web ===<br />
Use FreeMind's browser applet. The following [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/docs/Serving%20Freemind%20maps%20in%20a%20browser/index.html document] (thanks to Bob) explains what to do to have a complete testing environment for your applet. <br />
<br />
=== Quick Java Applet instructions if you are already a code wiz ===<br />
<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" ARCHIVE="freemindbrowser.jar" <br />
WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<PARAM NAME="type" VALUE="application/x-java-applet;version=1.4"><br />
<PARAM NAME="scriptable" VALUE="false"><br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
<\!-- ^ this has no effect on my pc --><br />
<PARAM NAME="modes" VALUE="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode"><br />
<PARAM NAME="browsemode_initial_map" VALUE="http://www.osde.info/osde.mm"><br />
<\!-- ^ Put the FULL path to your map here --><br />
<param NAME="initial_mode" VALUE="Browse"><br />
<param NAME="selection_method" VALUE="selection_method_direct"><br />
</APPLET><br />
<br />
In some cases, it may be necessary to set the '''ARCHIVE''' property to also use the '''Full Path''' to the .jar file. In the above example, the initial '''APPLET''' element would appear as:<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" <br />
ARCHIVE="http://www.exmaple.com/freemindbrowser.jar" WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<br />
The most recent version of above source and freemindbrowser.jar are contained in the freemindbrowser.zip-Archive, which you can get from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=16120 the sourceforge-site].<br />
<br />
=== To view the toolbar automatically after the applet starts ===<br />
It is necessary to edit the html starter of the applet and change the corresponding property. That is, set<br />
toolbarVisible=true. More precisely, add a tag <br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
to freemindbrowser.html or whatever name you have changed the file to.<br />
<br />
=== Is there a list of names and values and functions of all params for the applet? ===<br />
No. Theoretically, all parameters found in user.properties can be used as parameters of the applet.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Is it possible to change or edit the map through an applet? ===<br />
<br />
No. There is no applet for ''editing'' mind maps; only for viewing.<br />
<br />
=== My document isn't opened by the applet ===<br />
<br />
The URL of the document *must* end with .mm. If it doesn't the document opens in a new browser window. The trick I use is to append a dummy parameter like in this example:<br />
<br />
http://myserver/mypath/mydoc?e=.mm<br />
<br />
This trick is specially useful for dynamic documents. (this is an opinion only. Some people, like Garito, thinks in another way)<br />
<br />
===Java Applet for XHTML===<br />
<br />
The same Freemind Browser can be used but instead of using the 'applet' element, the 'object' element can be used instead. Using Shayne Steele's [http://ww2.cs.fsu.edu/~steele/XHTML/appletObject.html approach], the following code can be used for placing a file called Textbook.mm that is located in http://example.com/freemind/ (along with the freemindbrowser.jar file):<br />
<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="java:freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class"<br />
type="application/x-java-applet"<br />
archive="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar"<br />
width="450" height="300"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="clsid:8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93"<br />
codebase="http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0-windows-i586.cab"<br />
height="300" width="450"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="code" value="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="archive" value="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;strong&gt;<br />
This browser does not have a Java Plug-in.<br />
&lt;/strong&gt;<br />
&lt;br /&gt;<br />
&lt;a href="http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/downloads/index.html"&gt;<br />
Get the latest Java Plug-in here.<br />
&lt;/a&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]&gt;--&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
<br />
It works and it is valid markup. If placing in an HTML file, use '&gt;' instead of ' /&gt;' for the param element ending.<br />
<br />
== Workarounds in FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
===FreeMind behaves strange or crashes. What can I do?===<br />
First try reinstalling both Java (mostly the latest version is best) and Freemind. Often this solves problems. <br />
One of the problems solved in this way was:<br />
<br />
'' ''My computer crashes, or more precisely locks, when I click on a link in FreeMind, using J2RE 1.4.2_03 on Windows 98. Reinstalling helped. In retrospect, I think what broke it was that I renamed the J2RE directory to something easier to write in the bat file path statement. Broke it. ''<br />
<br />
=== When I drag files into the FreeMind window, FreeMind slows down or I get a mind map of the file system ===<br />
This is a bug which is a least present on FreeMind 7.2 beta and lower on Windows. I only know of a workaround for this: Go to the [[user.properties]] and delete ",freemind.modes.filemode.FileMode". This disables the file mode of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== Changing the key bindings in user.properties does not work ===<br />
It seems that capitalization IS important in the keybindings. I wrote "enter" and it didn't work. I changed it to "ENTER" and it worked!<br />
(FreeMind 7.2 beta)<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind fails to work with or, cannot export large maps ===<br />
When FreeMind fails to work with big maps, you may do the following.<br />
<br />
Assign more memory to the Java virtual machine as a workaround by editing the launching script. Edit <code>freemind.bat</code> or <code>Freemind.sh</code> and add a <code>-Xmx''MEM''</code> parameter to the <code>java</code> command line at the end of the script, like <code>java -Xmx512m ...</code> for 512 megabytes maximum memory and <code>java -Xmx768m ...</code> for 768 megabytes maximum memory. Believing the manual of Java, the default is 64 MB and the maximum is slightly less than 2000 on an x86 processor, which should be enough.<br />
<br />
Beware that exporting may still take a while. For instance, it may take 11 minutes to export a mind map with 740 nodes to JPEG.<br />
<br />
<strong>On OS X</strong>:<br />
Edit the Info.plist file <code>/Applications/Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1/FreeMind.app/Contents/Info.plist</code> and add the following key to the <br /><code><br />
&lt;key&gt;Java&lt;/key&gt; <br /><br />
&lt;dict&gt; </code><br />section:<br /><br />
<code><br />
&lt;key&gt;VMOptions&lt;/key&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;string&gt;-Xmx1024m&lt;/string&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
=== Plugins not found when FreeMind 0.8 starts by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map ===<br />
<br />
The following Microsoft Windows laucher fixes the problem that plugins were not found when FreeMind was started by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map. Download the [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1361629&group_id=7118&atid=307118 patch with fixed Windows launcher], and replace <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> found in <tt>C:\Program Files\FreeMind</tt> with the one found in the patch, given you are in Windows. Backing up the original <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> is advisable.<br />
<br />
=== Freemind 0.9.0RC4 can't quit without saving ===<br />
I try to quit without saving (respond "No" to question) and it just goes back to map. Ended task with Task Manager on Windows and got same prompt and goes back to map again. Ending task a second time with Task Manager finally kills the program.<br />
<br />
== Using HTML in long nodes ==<br />
<br />
=== What HTML tags does FreeMind support? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind supports basic HTML in its nodes. For HTML to take effect, a node must start<br />
with "&lt;html>". What HTML is supported depends on the Java virtual machine.<br />
Among others, users have reported the following uses:<br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p style="background-color:yellow">the node text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p align="center">the node <br> text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
=== To embed, or more precisely link, images into FreeMind. ===<br />
You can link images into FreeMind using context menu of a node, accessed using right click (on MAC OS X Panther use Control click). Or type the following:<br />
&lt;html&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;image.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/html&gt;<br />
where image.jpg is the reference to an image.<br />
<br />
=== To put the contents of a Microsoft Word document into FreeMind. ===<br />
<br />
* First paste the Word document into Microsoft FrontPage.<br />
* Delete the images afterwards as FreeMind does not support them.<br />
* Remove the &lt;head> ... &lt;/head> in the source text view in FrontPage.<br />
* But leave the &lt;html>! The node needs to start with that.<br />
* Replace &lt;body&gt; with &lt;body width=600&gt; or similar width specification.<br />
* Finally, paste the HTML text as a long node into FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== To have tables in FreeMind ===<br />
If you have Microsoft Frontpage available, it is convenient to create and<br />
edit HTML content there and paste it to and from FreeMind. Beware that the html code has to start with<br />
''&lt;html&gt;''. This way, you can conveniently create tables using the drawing tools of Frontpage.<br />
You can create formatted text this way as well; in that case, beware to set ''&lt;body width=600&gt;''<br />
or similar. However, FreeMind does not interpret all HTML; especially, it does not interpret inline<br />
CSS styling so you have to use hard formatting instead.<br />
<br />
If you want the table borders to have a '''nice two dimensional look''' rather than bevelled, start<br />
the HTML as follows.<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<head><br />
<style> td { border-style: solid } table { border-style: solid } </style><br />
</head><br />
<br />
== Generating mind maps programmatically ==<br />
<br />
=== To insert a newline into a node ===<br />
<br />
Insert <code>&amp;#xa;</code> instead of plain newline. Example of a map with three newlines:<br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="New Mindmap"><br />
<node TEXT="A&amp;#xa;B&amp;#xa;C&amp;#xa;D" POSITION="right"/><br />
</node><br />
</map><br />
<br />
=== To use unicode characters in the node text ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind understands and uses <code>&amp;#xnn;</code>, where nn is equivalent to the '''hexadecimal''' number representing the character. It '''does not''' understand <code>&amp;#nnn;</code>, where nnn is '''decimal''' number. An example of a map containing ''AretA?A?A?A©'' follows. <br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="Aret&amp;#xe9;"/><br />
</map><br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Microsoft Windows ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I install a test version of FreeMind? ===<br />
Just unzip the package to the folder "C:\Program Files\FreeMind". That completes the "installation".<br />
You can start it by running freemind.exe (or freemind.bat if the exe does not exist). You can find test versions [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/testversions/ here].<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind does not seem to be affected by the things I edit in the user.properties. Why? ===<br />
See [[user.properties]].<br />
[http://www.slow-computer-solutions.org/ slow computer solutions]<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind starts and reacts so slow. Why? How to resolve? ===<br />
This seems to be an effect of the connection between Java and MS DirectX. You can deactivate the usage of DirectX for Freemind by editing the Freemind.bat file in your FreeMind directory.<br />
<br />
Add the parameter<br />
<br />
-Dsun.java2d.noddraw=true <br />
<br />
before the final expression <tt>freemind.main.FreeMind</tt>.<br />
<br />
Of course, now you have to use Freemind.bat to start the program instead of executing Freemind.exe. Do not forget to update file associations as well: [[Windows File Associations]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==== SlickRun ====<br />
<br />
On Windows, if the application launcher utility [http://www.bayden.com/SlickRun/ SlickRun] is running at the same time as FreeMind, it causes FreeMind to (for some reason) respond very slowly. Possible workarounds: <br />
* Move FreeMind and SlickRun onto different monitors (on a multi-monitor system).<br />
* Close SlickRun while FreeMind is running.<br />
<br />
=== File Operations are slow ===<br />
With Java6 Update2 you will probably notice this [http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6578753 bug]. Sun is working on it. Perhaps, you can downgrade to Java6 Update1 or Java5 in the meantime.<br />
<br />
=== To create a screenshot of FreeMind and paste it into Microsoft Word or Microsoft Powerpoint ===<br />
To take a screenshot of your whole windows screen into clipboard, press Ctrl + Print Screen. To take a screenshot<br />
of the active window only into clipboard, press Alt + Print Screen. Select your Word or Powerpoint document<br />
and press Ctrl + V. On German keyboard, the key PrintScreen has the label "Druck". However, such a screenshot<br />
also contains FreeMind's window frame, not just the map contents. In Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint, this<br />
can be solved by cropping the screenshot; the cropping tool can be found in Picture toolbar..<br />
<br />
===To export a map to Microsoft Powerpoint===<br />
There's no elegant way to export a map to PowerPoint. One option is to take a screenshot, and paste it into Powerpoint. PowerPoint supports graphic file insertion, so another option is upgrading to a more recent version of FreeMind that supports JPEG export.<br />
<br />
One another solution is by using a Flash plugin:<br />
<br />
1. Insert a control "Shockwave Flash Object" with the Control toolbar (go to display/toolbar/customise if not available).<br />
<br />
2. Activate the propeties window by double clicking on the rectangle of the object<br />
<br />
3. Click on the custom "property"<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the "movie URL" to the full path of the plugin (i.e: c:\path\visorFreemind.swf)<br />
<br />
5. Set the "base URL" to the name of your freemind file (i.e.: index.mm) <br />
<br />
6. Start your diaporama and you will see the cross inside the rectangle replaced by your freemind map<br />
<br />
<br />
In PowerPoint 2007 --[[User:HugoContreras|HugoContreras]] 17:41, 5 Dec 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the property "movie" to '''visorFreemind.swf?xml_path=index.mm'''.<br />
<br />
5. Set the property "Play" to '''true'''. Set the property "EmbedMovie" to '''true'''.<br />
<br />
Save ppt file in the same location that visorFreemind.swf and index.mm<br />
<br />
<br />
If not successfull with those explanation, you will find a more complete information at the following address: [http://www.flashgeek.com FlashGeek]<br />
<br />
Or you can export to RTF using a XSLT like this:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><br />
<br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/">{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252<br />
{\fonttbl<br />
{\f1\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq0 Arial;}<br />
}<br />
{\colortbl;<br />
\red0\green0\blue0;<br />
}<br />
{\stylesheet<br />
{\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110\level1 heading 1;}<br />
{\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level2 heading 2;}<br />
{\s3\li585\fi-225\f1\fs28\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level3 heading 3;}<br />
{\s4\li900\fi-180\f1\fs24\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level4 heading 4;}<br />
{\s5\li1260\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level5 heading 5;}<br />
{\s6\li1620\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level6 heading 6;}<br />
}<br />
<xsl:apply-templates /><br />
}<br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
<xsl:for-each select="child::node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\li0\fi0\qc{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
</xsl:for-each><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node" /><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:stylesheet> <br />
<br />
and then open it using PowerPoint.<br />
<br />
===To export / import a map to Microsoft Project===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in the Java language, which is great for development and deployment of cross-platform applications.<br />
Freemind uses the Swing graphical user interface toolkit, which can use different looks and feels in order to mimic visuals and behaviours proprietary to the target execution platforms.<br />
<br />
<br />
On Microsoft Windows OS, the application fits quite nicely with the rest of the environment, but on Apple MacOS-X, things are often not quite right. MacOS-X users usually have higher expectations when it comes to usability and UI consistency, so they might become frustrated by the lack of compliance to their user interface guidelines.<br />
<br />
<br />
Here are some tips to enhance the user experience when using MacOS-X:<br />
<br />
<br />
#Keyboard shortcuts<br />
#:The "Tao Of Mac" weblog posted a tip for replacing the "CTRL" key by the "COMMAND" (Apple) key:<br />
#:http://the.taoofmac.com/space/Applications/FreeMind<br />
#Look and feel<br />
#:"Quaqua" is a look and feel for Swing that emulates the Aqua user interface:<br />
#:http://www.randelshofer.ch/quaqua/download.html<br />
#Shift-click to select multiple nodes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Using a default Save/Open Directory for FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
This is a workaround that works for me. My biggest pain was navigating to my Maps directory with FreeMind everytime I wanted to save a new, or open an existing map. My Maps directory is ~/Documents/Maps. Here's the process to do so:<br />
<br />
* Copy your existing .freemind directory from ~ to ~/Documents/Maps or wherever you want your default Map save directory to be.<br />
<br />
* Go to /Applications/FreeMind.app -- using Finder. <br />
<br />
* Use Finder to Show Contents of the FreeMind App<br />
<br />
* Navigate to Contents/MacOS<br />
<br />
* Rename the "JavaApplicationStub" to "JavaApplicationStub.real"<br />
<br />
* Create an executable shellscript with the content below:<br />
<br />
<pre>#!/bin/sh<br />
export HOME=$HOME/Documents/Maps<br />
<br />
logger "================= Running FreeMind with new home"<br />
<br />
<br />
exec /Applications/FreeMind.app/Contents/MacOS/JavaApplicationStub.real<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
* Chmod +x on the shellscript (from Terminal)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Done. You've now got a default save directory and open directory. This was a huge timesaver, evertime I fire up FreeMind, it saves me a lot of navigation and time.<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Linux and other UNIX-like systems ==<br />
<br />
Go to the specific page [[FreeMind on Linux]].<br />
<br />
== Misc ==<br />
<br />
language = ja<br />
<br />
=== Is FreeMind mind mapping software? ===<br />
<br />
The term '''mind mapping''' is related to british psychologist Tony Buzan. In Buzan's context, mind map is a tree with many colors, pictures and personal expression. '''FreeMind is not''' really '''mind mapping''' software '''in the sense of Tony Buzan''', nevertheless, one would say that FreeMind belongs to the class of so called '''mind mapping software'''.<br />
<br />
Some of members of that class come pretty close to Buzan. Have a look at the site of first class commercial mind mapping software [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager]. You may also want to see [http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-maps-examples.htm examples] of mind maps in Buzan's sense.<br />
<br />
=== To spell FreeMind correctly. === <br />
"FreeMind", with a capital M.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I find a quick reference list of default keyboard shortcuts for the Windows 0.7.1 version? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
<br />
=== To suggest new enhancements of FreeMind ===<br />
''Keywords: additional features, additional functions.''<br />
At FreeMind's project page, you can [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=7118&atid=357118 submit Requests for Enhancements (RFEs)].<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Where can I make a monetary donation to FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Currently, we do not accept any monetary donations. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 00:32, 21 Nov 2005 (PST)<br />
<br />
== This FAQ ==<br />
<br />
=== I have a question not listed here, what should I do? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Support]].<br />
<br />
=== To edit this FAQ ===<br />
Edit this page like any other wiki page (click edit or press alt-E). When adding a question to the talk page, imitate the format of already existing questions.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I practice editing pages on this Wiki? ===<br />
Click on this link and just hit the edit button on the lower right: [[Sandbox]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12248
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
<br />
<!--<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
--><br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports that the application has not been signed and reminds you that the default security preferences prevent you from running such applications. There is an easy workaround, namely control-clicking on the icon.</p><br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
<br />
</table></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Import_and_export&diff=12247
Import and export
2013-11-28T05:29:51Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* VYM */</p>
<hr />
<div>: ''For conversion scripts and XSLT, see also [[Accessories]].''<br />
<br />
Import and export to other applications, alias conversion between FreeMind and other data formats:<br />
<br />
== Overview and miscellaneous ==<br />
<br />
* '''To and from Microsoft Excel''' Import and export with Microsoft Excel works by drag & drop or copy & paste of complete nodes. You can copy a selection of cells in Excel and drop it in FreeMind. Doing this with several columns, creates corresponding child nodes. This also works with the '''OpenOffice.org Calc''' spreadsheet application.<br />
* '''To and from OpenOffice Writer''' To export to OpenOffice Writer you first need to have all of the nodes on the right-hand side of the main/parent node in the mindmap (please make a correction if this is wrong). Then choose 'Select all' in the FreeMind mind map, go to OpenOffice Writer and select 'File > Paste'. OpenOffice Writer layouts using tab indentation can also be pasted into FreeMind which will recreate their tree structure.<br/>NB: Upcoming Freemind 0.9 supports direct export to OpenOffice Writer File (odt).<br />
* '''To Microsoft Word 2003''' To export to Microsoft Word, you need to select only the top-most node, which you want to export. Next, copy the node in Freemind and paste it into Word. this will copy the entire hierarchy starting with the selected node. This works even, when not all sub-notes were to the right of the one selected. If you would select and copy all nodes, export would end up with duplicate nodes and sub-nodes.<br />
*'''From Microsoft Word 2003''' Importing from Microsoft Word ended up with a confused hierarchy. (Please, can someone try how to do this best).<br />
* '''From KeyNote''' To prepare a file from Keynote, save your tree structure by selecting 'Tree > Save Tree to File'. Open the created file as a text file and use select all to copy all content. In FreeMind, select a node and paste the content. FreeMind analyzes the tree structure in the file and builds a mind map.<br />
* '''From the Internet''' You can copy part of a web page in your browser and paste it to FreeMind. FreeMind analyzes the tree structure in the HTML and builds a mind map. The other formatting (bold, font sizes, etc.) is not taken into FreeMind.<br />
* '''To and from GanttProject''' To do this you will need the [http://johanneskutsam.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!1961B7AE7280AAFD!264.entry XSL conversion script]. If you don't want to download the xalan package, you can use the xsl template in the zip archive on this page from FreeMind File > [[Export using XSLT]]....<br />
* Almost every outliner should be capable of exporting to a tab-indented outline. This can be pasted to FreeMind.<br />
* '''To and from GoalEnforcer''' Click the ""Software Integration"" button on GoalEnforcer Hyperfocus main window. Select ""Import from FreeMind"" or ""Export to FreeMind.""<br />
<br />
== FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind to FreeMind (Hoist):<br />
<br />
Changing the root node of a map could make it much easier to print. This hoist.xsl script needs a graphical link from the actual root node to the desired root node after the hoist operation. The former parent node become a child node of the new root and the ancestor tree turns like an umbrella in the storm. Try it:<br />
# select the root node and the desired new root and place a graphical link.<br />
# export using hoist.xsl<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><br />
<xsl:stylesheet xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform" version="1.0"><br />
<xsl:template match="*|@*"><br />
<xsl:copy><br />
<xsl:copy-of select="@*"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates/><br />
</xsl:copy><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="/map"><br />
<xsl:copy><br />
<xsl:copy-of select="attribute_registry"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="//node[@ID=/map/node/arrowlink/@DESTINATION]"/><br />
</xsl:copy><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="//node[@ID=/map/node/arrowlink/@DESTINATION]"><br />
<xsl:copy><br />
<xsl:copy-of select="*|@*"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="." mode="aws"/><br />
</xsl:copy><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="node" mode="aws"><br />
<xsl:if test="parent::node"><br />
<xsl:element name="node"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="TEXT"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="../@TEXT"/><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:attribute name="ID"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="../@ID"/><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:if test="../@BACKGROUND_COLOR"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="BACKGROUND_COLOR"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="../@BACKGROUND_COLOR"/><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:if test="../@COLOR"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="COLOR"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="../@COLOR"/><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:if test="../@STYLE"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="STYLE"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="../@STYLE"/><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:if test="../@POSITION"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="POSITION"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="../@POSITION"/><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="../edge|../arrowlink|../font|../icon"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="preceding-sibling::node"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="following-sibling::node"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="parent::node" mode="aws"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="../attribute"/><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:if><br />
</xsl:template><br />
</xsl:stylesheet><br />
<br />
# if you are missing something, you have to add it to the template match="node" mode="aws" (I only need edge, font, icon and attribute and don't know what else is possible.)<br />
# load your new map<br />
[[User:JR|JR]] 03:32, 17 Apr 2008 (PDT)<br />
<br />
== Emacs ==<br />
<br />
Convesion from FreeMind to Emacs outlines and Wikipedia outlines:<br />
<br />
There are two ways how to export FreeMind's mind map to the outline format understood by Emacs outlining mode and Wikipedia. Their descriptions follow.<br />
<br />
=== Use conversion scripts ===<br />
<br />
Our users have created two perl scripts for conversion between FreeMind and Emacs's outline.<br />
<!--<br />
<br />
* [[mm2outline]] will convert a FreeMind-mindmap to a format suitable for Emacs and Wikipedia-style-outlines (and with the option '-z' probably also for this wiki (Zwiki), not yet tested).<br />
<br />
* [[outline2mm]] will convert a Emacs-outline to a FreeMind-mindmap. This should also work with Wikipedia-style-outlines<br />
<br />
--><br />
<br />
* [http://www.clemburg.com/install/mm2outline mm2outline] for Emacs outline (Perl) (This version does not work for wikipedia!)<br />
<br />
<pre>#!/usr/bin/perl -w<br />
use strict;<br />
<br />
use Getopt::Std;<br />
use XML::Simple;<br />
use Data::Dumper qw(Dumper);<br />
<br />
# Copyright (c) 2004 Christian Lemburg.<br />
#<br />
# All rights reserved. This program is free software;<br />
# you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the<br />
# same terms as Perl itself.<br />
<br />
# usage<br />
<br />
my $usage = &lt;&lt;'EOU';<br />
<br />
Usage: $0 &lt; freemind.mm &gt; emacs-outline.txt<br />
<br />
Options:<br />
<br />
h: print help<br />
p: outline mode heading indicator pattern atom (default &quot;*&quot;)<br />
s: suppress topic of mind map as title in outline output (default off)<br />
<br />
EOU<br />
<br />
<br />
# setup<br />
<br />
my %opts;<br />
getopts('hsp:', \%opts);<br />
<br />
die $usage if $opts{h};<br />
<br />
my $heading_pattern_atom = $opts{p} || &quot;*&quot;;<br />
my $suppress_title = $opts{'s'};<br />
<br />
my $QUOTE = &quot;&amp;quot;&quot;;<br />
my $LESS_THAN = &quot;&amp;lt;&quot;;<br />
my $GREATER_THAN = &quot;&amp;gt;&quot;;<br />
my $NEWLINE = &quot;&amp;#xa;&quot;;<br />
<br />
# action<br />
<br />
my $xs = new XML::Simple();<br />
my $ref = $xs-&gt;XMLin(\*STDIN);<br />
<br />
die &quot;Could not find mind map in input&quot; unless exists $ref-&gt;{node};<br />
<br />
my $start = $ref-&gt;{node};<br />
print unquote($start-&gt;{TEXT}), &quot;\n\n&quot; unless $suppress_title;<br />
<br />
my $level = 0;<br />
process_children($start);<br />
<br />
<br />
# subs<br />
<br />
sub process_node {<br />
my ($node) = @_;<br />
process_node_text($node, $level);<br />
if (not is_leaf($node)) {<br />
process_children($node);<br />
}<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub process_children {<br />
my ($node) = @_;<br />
$level++;<br />
if (ref($node-&gt;{node}) eq &quot;ARRAY&quot;) {<br />
for my $child (@{$node-&gt;{node}}) {<br />
process_node($child);<br />
}<br />
} else {<br />
my $child = $node-&gt;{node};<br />
process_node($child);<br />
}<br />
$level--;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub process_node_text {<br />
my ($node, $level) = @_;<br />
if (is_paragraph_leaf($node)) {<br />
print unquote($node-&gt;{TEXT}), &quot;\n\n&quot;;<br />
} else {<br />
print make_heading($level), &quot; &quot;, unquote($node-&gt;{TEXT}), &quot;\n\n&quot;;<br />
}<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub is_leaf {<br />
my ($node) = @_;<br />
return not exists $node-&gt;{node};<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub is_paragraph_leaf {<br />
my ($node) = @_;<br />
# define: paragraph leaf = leaf with text that contains newlines<br />
return is_leaf($node) &amp;&amp; $node-&gt;{TEXT} =~ /$NEWLINE/;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub make_heading {<br />
my ($level) = @_;<br />
return $heading_pattern_atom x $level;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub unquote {<br />
my ($s) = @_;<br />
$s =~ s/$QUOTE/&quot;/g;<br />
$s =~ s/$LESS_THAN/&lt;/g;<br />
$s =~ s/$GREATER_THAN/&gt;/g;<br />
$s =~ s/$NEWLINE/\n/g;<br />
return $s;<br />
}</pre><br />
<br />
* outline2mm for Emacs outline (Perl)<br />
<pre><br />
#!/usr/bin/perl<br />
use strict;<br />
<br />
use Getopt::Std;<br />
use POSIX;<br />
<br />
# Copyright (c) 2004 Christian Lemburg.<br />
#<br />
# All rights reserved. This program is free software;<br />
# you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the<br />
# same terms as Perl itself.<br />
<br />
# usage<br />
<br />
my $usage = &lt;&lt;'EOU';<br />
<br />
Usage: $0 &lt; emacs-outline.txt &gt; freemind.mm<br />
<br />
Options:<br />
<br />
h: print help<br />
l: pattern atom length (default 1)<br />
p: outline mode regex to recognize headings (default &quot;^(\\*+)&quot;)<br />
s: show suppressed text paragraphs (default off)<br />
t: topic (top level node text) for mind map output (default &quot;Start&quot;)<br />
<br />
EOU<br />
<br />
<br />
# setup<br />
<br />
my %opts;<br />
getopts('hsl:p:t:', \%opts);<br />
<br />
die $usage if $opts{h};<br />
<br />
my $QUOTE = &quot;&amp;quot;&quot;;<br />
my $LESS_THAN = &quot;&amp;lt;&quot;;<br />
my $GREATER_THAN = &quot;&amp;gt;&quot;;<br />
my $NEWLINE = &quot;&amp;#xa;&quot;;<br />
my $AMPERSAND = &quot;&amp;amp;&quot;;<br />
<br />
my $atom_length = $opts{l} || 1;<br />
my $pattern = $opts{p} || &quot;^(\\*+)&quot;;<br />
my $topic = $opts{t} || &quot;Start&quot;;<br />
my $show_suppressed_text_paragraphs = $opts{'s'};<br />
<br />
<br />
# action<br />
<br />
open_map();<br />
open_node(0, 1, $topic);<br />
<br />
my $n;<br />
my @l;<br />
my $found_heading = 0;<br />
my $text = &quot;&quot;;<br />
<br />
while (&lt;&gt;) {<br />
if (s/$pattern//) {<br />
<br />
# header number calculation<br />
# use only one global by using empty first place in @l<br />
$n = POSIX::floor(length($1) / $atom_length);<br />
$n &lt; $l[0] ? @l[$n+1..$#l] = (0)x($#l-$n) : 0;<br />
<br />
maybe_discharge_text($n);<br />
maybe_close_node($n, $l[0]);<br />
open_node($n, $l[0], $_);<br />
<br />
$l[$n]++;<br />
$l[0] = $n;<br />
} else {<br />
accumulate_text($_);<br />
}<br />
}<br />
<br />
maybe_close_node(0, $l[0]);<br />
close_map();<br />
<br />
<br />
# subs<br />
<br />
sub open_node {<br />
my ($n, $o, $s) = @_;<br />
# push, maybe multiple with empty parents<br />
for (my $i = 0; $i &lt; $n - $o - 1; $i++) {<br />
print indent($o + $i + 1), &quot;&lt;node TEXT=\&quot;\&quot;&gt;\n&quot;;<br />
}<br />
$s =~ s/^\s+//;<br />
$s =~ s/\s+$//;<br />
print indent($n), &quot;&lt;node TEXT=\&quot;&quot;, quote($s), &quot;\&quot;&gt;\n&quot;;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub maybe_close_node {<br />
my ($n, $o) = @_;<br />
return unless $found_heading++;<br />
# pop, maybe multiple<br />
for (my $i = 0; $i &lt; $o + 1 - $n; $i++) {<br />
print indent($o - $i), &quot;&lt;/node&gt;\n&quot;;<br />
}<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub open_map {<br />
print &quot;&lt;map&gt;\n&quot;;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub close_map {<br />
print &quot;&lt;/map&gt;\n&quot;;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub indent {<br />
my ($l) = @_;<br />
# the map element is one above us<br />
$l++;<br />
return &quot; &quot; x $l;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub accumulate_text {<br />
my ($s) = @_;<br />
$s =~ s/\s+$//;<br />
$s .= $NEWLINE;<br />
$text .= $s;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub maybe_discharge_text {<br />
my ($n) = @_;<br />
return unless $show_suppressed_text_paragraphs;<br />
print indent($n + 1), &quot;&lt;node TEXT=\&quot;&quot; . quote($text) . &quot;\&quot;/&gt;\n&quot;<br />
unless is_only_whitespace($text);<br />
$text = &quot;&quot;;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub quote {<br />
my ($s) = @_;<br />
$s =~ s/&quot;/$QUOTE/g;<br />
$s =~ s/&lt;/$LESS_THAN/g;<br />
$s =~ s/&gt;/$GREATER_THAN/g;<br />
$s =~ s/&amp;/$AMPERSAND/go;<br />
return $s;<br />
}<br />
<br />
sub is_only_whitespace {<br />
my ($s) = @_;<br />
$s =~ s/$NEWLINE/\n/g;<br />
return $s =~ /\A\s*\Z/;<br />
}</pre><br />
<br />
<!-- Unfortunately none of those links works at the moment (2008-02-20).<br />
I am also unable to find the scripts somewhere else --><br />
<br />
=== Export from Emacs with freemind.el ===<br />
<br />
There is an Emacs library on EmacsWiki that exports to FreeMind:<br />
<br />
[[http://www.emacswiki.org/cgi-bin/emacs/FreeMind freemind.el]]<br />
<br />
=== Patch FreeMind to paste outline to clipboard ===<br />
<br />
Patching the source code is sensible, only if you are a software developer. In FreeMind's source in modes/mindmapmode/!MindMapNodeModel.java replace the lines<br />
<br />
for (int i=0; i < depth; ++i) {<br />
fileout.write(" "); }<br />
<br />
if (this.toString().matches(" *")) {<br />
<br />
with<br />
<br />
for (int i=0; i < depth; ++i) {<br />
fileout.write("*"); } //changed<br />
<br />
fileout.write(" "); // new<br />
<br />
if (this.toString().matches(" *")) {<br />
<br />
and if you copy a node in FreeMind you will find an Emacs/Wiki outline in the clipboard!<br />
<br />
See also: [[How to compile FreeMind]]<br />
<br />
Does anybody know how to patch FreeMind that it will also import these outline?<br />
(I made an [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=932531&group_id=7118&atid=357118 feature request] out of this.)<br />
<br />
==MindManager==<br />
<br />
Conversion from MindManager to FreeMind and vice versa:<br />
<br />
===From MindManager 4.0===<br />
<br />
Indirect MindManager 4.0 to FreeMind conversion:<br />
<br />
How I converted all my mindmanager-mindmaps to freemind in one go. This works for me. Perhaps not for you. <br />
Mindmanager 4.0: MMScript?-Editor has a problem with: Dim mm As MmImageType?<br />
<br />
# Download Download XSLT transformations sheets from Christoph Rissner from http://hkrott.iicm.edu/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz and extract. You need some of those files in step 4 an step 8. <br />
# Open Mindmap in Mindmanager 2002 (With Mindmanager 4.0 I had a problem with "Dim mm As MmImageType?". You CAN use further the MMScript?-Editor after the 21-days-trial-tim)<br />
# Menu->Tools->MMScript?-Editor<br />
# MMScript?-Editor: Menu->Open File->exportXML.MMScript? (see step 1)<br />
# Menu->Makro->Ausführen (or key "F5") <br />
# (x) Export whole map, Choose destination file, (OK) <br />
# Copy all xml-Files in a new directory or make of cource a backup of all your mindmaps! Sorry windows, with linux the following conversion is very easy. Perhaps do it with windows with a batch-file or something else. <br />
# Save the following bash-script to "mmtofmconvert" and make it executable with "chmod a+x mmtofmconvert":<br />
<br />
#! /bin/sh<br />
# mmtofm-convert<br />
# Leerzeichen in Dateinamen in _ umwandeln<br />
for f in *\ *; do mv "$f" "`echo $f | tr \ _`"; done<br />
# xml-Dateien in mm umwandeln<br />
# Pfad zur Datei mm2fm.xslt muss angepasst werden! See step 1<br />
# xsltproc: http://xmlsoft.org/XSLT/<br />
for f in *.xml; do xsltproc -o `basename $f .xml`.mm /home/pete/mm2fm.xslt $f; done <br />
# ACHTUNG! Entferne alle xml und mmp-Dateien. <br />
# Attention! Delete all xml- and mmp-files!<br />
#rm *.xml *.mmp <!-- template extracting data from the current note --><br />
# Codierung von utf-8 in lokal erwünschte umwandeln. With work for me.<br />
recode utf-8 *.mm<br />
<br />
# execute script from step 8 in every directory with the xml-files you want to transform. <br />
# the exported mindmaps have exactly the same structure like the original! I am lucky. <br />
Regards, Peter<br />
<br />
NOTE: The above version of the XSLT script does not process the MindManager "notes" if they exist for each node. This is my first time working with XSLT, but the following ammendment to "mm2fm.xslt" worked for me (sections below added after line 55 in the template '<xsl:template match="data">'):<br />
<br />
<!-- adp: sub-section added to convert detailed MindManager notes --><br />
<xsl:if test="boolean(note)"><br />
<xsl:element name="node"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="note"/><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:if><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<!-- adp: template extracting detailed MindManager notes as a new sub-node --><br />
<xsl:template match="note"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="color"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="text"/><br />
<xsl:element name="font"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="font"/><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:template><br />
--[[User:Apalmer00|Apalmer00]] 10:27, 26 Jan 2005 (PST)<br />
<br />
===From MindManager X5===<br />
<br />
Direct MindManager X5 to FreeMind conversion:<br />
<br />
I received a couple of MindManager mindmaps that I had to convert to FreeMind. These mmap files turned out to be zip-files containing an XML file with the mindmap data. So I've written a basic XSLT which directly transforms this XML to the FreeMind format without the need to install MindManager. I suppose a convenient Import from MindManager could thus be provided in FreeMind using this info/xslt. I also suppose that this XSLT could be extended to transform additional specifics like edge-color, edge-width, etc, but I could not immediately figure out where such data is stored in MindManager's XML, as I do not have MindManager.<br />
<br />
NB: I changed ''"concat(#,'' below to ''"concat('#', below to make it work. I also used jar xf file.mmap to extract the files.<br />
<br />
''<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><br />
<!--<br />
Author: Wouter Van den Broeck - wjvdbroe [at] vub . ac . be<br />
Version: v0.1<br />
Date: June 12, 2004 This is an XSL/T to transform mindmaps from MindManager to FreeMind.<br />
MindManager files are actually zip files and can thus be opened in a <br />
standard zip-tool (e.g. by dragging-dropping the mmap file onto WinZip).<br />
The Document.xml file can then be extracted and transformed using this XSLT to<br />
e.g. Document.mm .<br />
This first version transforms:<br />
- Textual content (maintaining iso-8859-1 characters, e.g. german umlauts)<br />
- Text color<br />
- Graphic links (relations in MindManager)<br />
--><br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0"<br />
xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"<br />
xmlns:ap="http://schemas.mindjet.com/MindManager/Application/2003"<br />
><br />
<xsl:output<br />
method="xml"<br />
version="1.0"<br />
encoding="iso-8859-1"<br />
omit-xml-declaration="yes"<br />
indent="yes"<br />
/> <!-- root element --> <br />
<xsl:template match="/"><br />
<xsl:element name="map"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="version">0.7.1</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="ap:Map/ap:OneTopic/ap:Topic" /><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="ap:Topic"><br />
<xsl:element name="node"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="TEXT"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="ap:Text/@PlainText" /><br />
</xsl:attribute> <xsl:if test="ap:Text/ap:Font/@Color"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="COLOR"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="concat('#', substring(ap:Text/ap:Font/@Color, 3, 6))" /><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:variable name="OId" select="@OId" /><br />
<xsl:variable name="relation" select="/ap:Map/ap:Relationships/ap:Relationship[ap:ConnectionGroup[@Index=0]/ap:Connection/ap:ObjectReference/@OIdRef=$OId]" /><br />
<xsl:if test="$relation"><br />
<xsl:variable name="toId" select="$relation/ap:ConnectionGroup[@Index=1]/ap:Connection/ap:ObjectReference/@OIdRef" /><br />
<xsl:element name="arrowlink"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="ENDARROW">Default</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:attribute name="DESTINATION"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="$relation/ap:ConnectionGroup[@Index=1]/ap:Connection/ap:ObjectReference/@OIdRef" /><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:attribute name="STARTARROW">None</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:variable name="toId" select="/ap:Map/ap:Relationships/ap:Relationship/ap:ConnectionGroup[@Index=1]/ap:Connection/ap:ObjectReference[@OIdRef=$OId]/@OIdRef" /><br />
<xsl:if test="$toId"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="ID"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="$toId" /><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="ap:SubTopics"/><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:template><br />
</xsl:stylesheet><br />
<br />
An '''online conversion utility''' that uses the above XSLT to convert a MindManager .mmap file to FreeMind .mm format:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.liberatedcomputing.net/mm2fm liberatedcomputing.net/mm2fm]<br />
<br />
'''Q:''' How can I convert a mmap file with non-latin characters, such as Chinese and Japanese characters? Those words and sentenses will became several Question Marks!<br />
<br />
NB: Please check your JVM default property ''"file.encoding"''. <br />
<br />
''<br />
String defaultEncodingName = System.getProperty( "file.encoding" );<br />
System.out.println(defaultEncodingName);<br />
''<br />
<br />
Since "mmap" file's encoding is "UTF8", so that we have to use "UTF8" with ''"file.encoding"'' property. I straightly change the startup script to support it. <br />
<br />
E.g: In Windows Version, it has a ''"freemind.bat"''.<br />
<br />
''<br />
java '''-Dfile.encoding=UTF8''' -cp lib\freemind.jar;...<br />
''<br />
<br />
===From MindManager (2)===<br />
<br />
From MindManager directly into FreeMind 0.9b9:<br />
Starting with freemind 0.9 b9 (?) it became possible to import a Mmap-File directly<br />
<br />
To convert notes from Mindmanager to Freemind notes you have to replace the following lines in mindmanager2mm.xsl<br />
<xsl:template match="ap:NotesGroup"> <br />
<xsl:element name="hook"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="NAME"><br />
<xsl:text>accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties</xsl:text><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:element name="text"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="ap:NotesXhtmlData/@PreviewPlainText"/><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
with<br />
<xsl:template match="ap:NotesGroup"> <br />
<richcontent TYPE="NOTE"><html><br />
<head> <br />
</head><br />
<body><br />
&lt;p&gt;<br />
<xsl:value-of select="ap:NotesXhtmlData/@PreviewPlainText" disable-output-escaping="yes" /><br />
&lt;/p&gt;<br />
</body><br />
</html><br />
</richcontent><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
===To MindManager===<br />
To export a mind map to MindManager:<br />
# Export the FreeMind mind map with no folded nodes to HTML.<br />
# Open the HTML file in Microsoft Word and save it as Word file (.doc).<br />
# Open the Word file in MindManager.<br />
MindManager supports direct import of Word files and other Microsoft Office documents.<br />
<br />
===Notes===<br />
<br />
The file format of MindManager 5.0 and later is a zipped file. It is possible to get the contents of .mmap by renaming a copy of it to .zip and opening in favorite zip application.<br />
<br />
It is not true for files saved using MindManager 4.0 Standard Edition.<br />
<br />
To fix problems with character encoding:<br />
* Try to change the encoding="UTF-8" to encoding="iso-8859-1" in the xslt sheet posted above.<br />
<br />
==Plain text==<br />
<br />
Conversion from plain text to FreeeMind:<br />
<br />
[[WouterBolsterlee|Wouter Bolsterlee]] wrote a small tool named Text-to-Freemind. This program converts tab-indented text files into an XML format suitable for display by FreeMind. It was written out of annoyance with the FreeMind user interface, and the lack of ‘merging’ capabilities when collaborating with other people. More information, including an example and download links, is available from [http://uwstopia.nl/blog/2007/10/text-to-freemind-released Wouter Bolsterlee's blog entry on Text-to-Freemind].<br />
<br />
Alternatively you can Cut and Paste directly tabular idented texts into a new or existing FreeMind maps. For example the text editor [http://www.crimsoneditor.com/ Crimson Editor] can be used to create or edit tabular indented texts and use them directly in FreeMind.<br />
<br />
==CSV text==<br />
<br />
Conversion from FreeMind to CVS text:<br />
<br />
This is an XSLT to output a Freemind mind map as a CSV text file with extra commas to represent the hierarchy. This is useful for importing into Excel to represent the nesting of nodes as a colum view.<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0"?><br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<xsl:output method="text"/><br />
<xsl:template match="/"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates/><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template name="linebreak"><br />
<xsl:text>&#x20;&#xA;</xsl:text><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="map"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="child::node"/><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
<xsl:param name="commaCount">0</xsl:param><br />
<xsl:if test="$commaCount &gt; 0"><br />
<xsl:call-template name="writeCommas"><br />
<xsl:with-param name="commaCount" select="$commaCount"/><br />
</xsl:call-template><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/><br />
<xsl:call-template name="linebreak"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="child::node"><br />
<xsl:with-param name="commaCount" select="$commaCount + 1"/><br />
</xsl:apply-templates><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template name="writeCommas"><br />
<xsl:param name="commaCount">0</xsl:param><br />
<xsl:if test="$commaCount &gt; 0">,<xsl:call-template name="writeCommas"><br />
<xsl:with-param name="commaCount" select="$commaCount - 1"/><br />
</xsl:call-template><br />
</xsl:if><br />
</xsl:template><br />
</xsl:stylesheet><br />
<br />
Developed by [mailto:michael.bell@simulacra.com Mike Bell] at Simulacra.<br />
<br />
If you have issues with accuented characters not being transferred correctly in Excel, you can do the following:<br />
<br />
# save the exported file as ''somename''.txt (instead of ''somename''.csv)<br />
# start Excel<br />
# menu point File -> Open...<br />
# choose "Files of Type" = Text Files (...*.txt...)<br />
# then you get a dialogue where you can choose the "File Origin", which in Western Europe and USA is most probably one of Unicode (UTF-8) or Western European (ISO or Windows, I'd guess). Anyway, change the "origin" (correctly it's called charset) until the accents in the preview window are correctly shown.<br />
<br />
Something similar should work under oocalc from [http://openoffice.org OpenOffice].<br />
<br />
Alternatively, one could also try to add an "encoding" parameter to the "output" element of the XSLT sheet, like in [http://www.zvon.org/xxl/XSLTreference/OutputOverview/xslt_output_encoding_frame.html Zvon's XSLT Reference].<br />
<br />
==Tabulator separated text==<br />
<br />
Conversion from FreeMind to tabulator separated text:<br />
<br />
This is a modification of the above XSLT script to output a FreeMind map as a tabulator separated text file with the first column represent the hierarchy, the 2nd the path as 1.1.1 number, followed by the node title and the attribute value pairs (FreeMind 0.9.0 beta16) which are present in the attribute_registry. This is extremely useful if you keep the position of your attributes constant over the whole tree! Importing into Calc or Excel is straight forward.<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0"?><br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<xsl:output method="text"/><br />
<xsl:template match="/"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates/><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template name="linebreak"><br />
<xsl:text>&#x20;&#xA;</xsl:text><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template name="tabulator"><br />
<xsl:text> </xsl:text><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="map"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="child::node"/><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<xsl:template match="attribute"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="@NAME"/><br />
<xsl:text> =</xsl:text><br />
<xsl:call-template name="tabulator"/><br />
<xsl:value-of select="@VALUE"/><br />
<xsl:call-template name="tabulator"/><br />
</xsl:template> <br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="count(../ancestor-or-self::node)" /><br />
<xsl:call-template name="tabulator"/><br />
<xsl:number count="node" level="multiple" format="1.1"/><br />
<xsl:call-template name="tabulator"/><br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/><br />
<xsl:call-template name="tabulator"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="child::attribute[@NAME=//attribute_registry/attribute_name/@NAME]"/><br />
<xsl:call-template name="linebreak"/><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="child::node"><br />
</xsl:apply-templates><br />
</xsl:template><br />
</xsl:stylesheet><br />
<br />
[[User:JR|JR]] 07:38, 20 Mar 2008 (PDT)<br />
<br />
== VYM ==<br />
<br />
There is a useful project at [https://sourceforge.net/projects/vym2fm/ Sourceforge: vym2fm].<br />
<br />
Conversion from VYM to FreeMind:<br />
<br />
The following XSLT converts an XML export file from VYM to freemind format (only links, Icons and colors are preserved):<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
<xsl:transform version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="/vymmap/mapcenter" /><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/vymmap/mapcenter"><br />
<map version="0.8.0"><br />
<node ID="_" TEXT="map imported from VYM"><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="branch" /><br />
</node><br />
</map><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="branch"><br />
<node CREATED="0" MODIFIED="0"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="TEXT"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="heading" /><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:attribute name="COLOR"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="heading/@textColor" /><br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:if test="@url != ''"><br />
<xsl:attribute name="LINK"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="@url" /> <br />
</xsl:attribute><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:attribute name="ID">VYM_<xsl:value-of select="@x1" />_<xsl:value-of select="@y1" /></xsl:attribute><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="standardflag" /> <br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="branch" /><br />
</node><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="standardflag"><br />
<xsl:choose><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'lifebelt'"><icon BUILTIN="flag"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'flash'"><icon BUILTIN="clanbomber"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'heart'"><icon BUILTIN="bookmark"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'thumb-down'"><icon BUILTIN="button_cancel"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'thumb-up'"><icon BUILTIN="button_ok"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'arrow-down'"><icon BUILTIN="full-7"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'arrow-up'"><icon BUILTIN="full-1"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'lamp'"><icon BUILTIN="idea"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'clock'"><icon BUILTIN="bell"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'smiley-sad'"><icon BUILTIN="button_cancel"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'smiley-good'"><icon BUILTIN="ksmiletris"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'stopsign'"><icon BUILTIN="stop"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'cross-red'"><icon BUILTIN="button_cancel"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'hook-green'"><icon BUILTIN="button_ok"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'questionmark'"><icon BUILTIN="help"/></xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test=". = 'exclamationmark'"><icon BUILTIN="messagebox_warning"/></xsl:when><br />
</xsl:choose><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:transform><br />
</pre><br />
<br />
[[User:McRee|McRee]] 03:12, 14 Nov 2006 (PST)<br />
<br />
== Mantis bug tracker ==<br />
<br />
Importing issues from the Mantis bug tracker to FreeMind: There is a script to export issues from Mantis to FreeMind: [http://bugs.mantisbt.org/view.php?id=7214 the script].<br />
<br />
Mantis 1.12 ships with an integrated FreeMind support: "This is similar to the relationship diagrams are already available in Mantis. However, the Freemind features comes with a built in Flash viewer (hence, easier to get up and running), includes details about the issues, relationships, attachments, statuses, links, etc. It is also possible to export a Freemind file." [http://www.mantisbt.org/blog/?p=19 Blog post]<br />
<br />
The Freemind export & browser support is now packaged as a plugin for Mantis >=1.2.0: [http://blog.teambits.de/2010/11/02/mantis-plugin-freemind-export-and-browser/ Info & Download].<br />
<br />
==Microsoft Office==<br />
<br />
It is possible to export FreeMind mind maps to the XML formats of Microsoft Office 2003 and newer. The resulting files are in the new XML format, so the extensions of the files are "docx", TODO. The export is available to Excel, Word, and Project. PowerPoint isn't supported, as it doesn't support an XML format.<br />
<br />
The generic procedure of how to export to one of Microsoft products is the following:<br />
<br />
# Use the menu item File > Export > Using XSLT...<br />
# Open the XSL file, depending on which product you have in mind:<br />
#* Word: "mm2wordml_utf8.xsl"<br />
#* Excel: "mm2xls_utf8.xsl"<br />
# Name the export file<br />
# Open the generated file by double-clicking it <br />
<br />
For instructions per product, see the sections for the products including [[#Microsoft Excel]], [[#Microsoft Word]] and [[#Microsoft Project]].<br />
<br />
==Microsoft Excel==<br />
<br />
To export to Microsoft Excel:<br />
# Use the menu item File > Export > Using XSLT...<br />
# Open the XSL file "mm2xls_utf8.xsl" (in /FreeMind/accessories)<br />
# Name the export file something.xls<br />
# Open the generated file by double-clicking it<br />
<br />
==Microsoft Word==<br />
<br />
'''Export - method 1:'''<br />
<br />
To export to Microsoft Word:<br />
# Use the menu item File > Export > Using XSLT...<br />
# Open the XSL file "mm2wordml_utf8.xsl" (in /FreeMind/accessories)<br />
# Name the export file something.docx<br />
<br />
* This seems to generate empty documents with Freemind 0.9.0 beta 12 on Windows XP. [Mike B 26 Feb 2009]<br />
* This works using Version:0.9.0 and if the export file is named something.doc. Word reports corrupt file if the mm export is given a docx suffix [Mike D 22 Feb 2011]<br />
<br />
'''Export - method 2:'''<br />
<br />
To export to Microsoft Word:<br />
# Export the mind map to HTML using Control + H.<br />
# Copy and paste the resulting HTML from the web browser to Microsoft Word<br />
<br />
Export - method 3<br />
<br />
To export to Microsoft Word:<br />
# Export the mind map to HTML using Control + H.<br />
# Copy the path and filename from the browser's location bar, e.g. "file:///C:/Temp/tmm116427495429051789.html".<br />
# Open Microsoft Word.<br />
# Press CTRL + O and CTRL + V to paste the location of the previously generated HTML.<br />
# Click OK.<br />
<br />
'''Note''': This method seems to retain the layout and formatting better than method 2.<br />
<br />
'''Import:'''<br />
<br />
To translate a MS Word outline into a FreeMind branch, a workaround is to insert tabs before paragraphs. <br />
<br />
This is a simple Word macro to do that for all paragraphs with a heading style. Optionally, all body text can be removed first (backup document!). <br />
<br />
Once the tabs have been inserted, the text can be pasted directly into FreeMind. However, only one branch will be added to the root, so if the outline contains several top level headings, the first will be 'upgraded' to the first branch node. Thus it is not possible to convert an entire document into a mindmap, but each branch has to be imported separately.<br />
<br />
Warning: This does not work in Freemind 0.9.0 Beta 9, but has been tested in FM Scholar, which is based on the FM 0.8.1 release.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
<br />
Sub InsertLeadingTabs()<br />
'' Insert heading level x tabs before each outline paragraph found.<br />
opt = MsgBox("Remove body text first?", vbYesNoCancel, "Insert leading tabs")<br />
If opt = vbCancel Then Exit Sub<br />
If opt = vbYes Then FilterHeadings<br />
With Selection.Find<br />
' work around, since simple search for style does not act on sequential paras<br />
.ClearFormatting<br />
.Replacement.ClearFormatting<br />
.MatchWildcards = False<br />
.text = "^p"<br />
.Replacement.text = "^p###"<br />
.Forward = True<br />
.Wrap = wdFindContinue<br />
.Execute Replace:=wdReplaceAll<br />
End With<br />
For i = 1 To 9<br />
With Selection.Find<br />
.ClearFormatting<br />
.Replacement.ClearFormatting<br />
.text = "###"<br />
.Style = ActiveDocument.Styles("Heading " & i)<br />
.Replacement.text = Right("^t^t^t^t^t^t^t^t^t^&", 2 + i * 2)<br />
.Forward = True<br />
.Wrap = wdFindContinue<br />
End With<br />
Selection.Find.Execute Replace:=wdReplaceAll<br />
Next i<br />
With Selection.Find<br />
.ClearFormatting<br />
.Replacement.ClearFormatting<br />
.text = "###"<br />
.Replacement.text = ""<br />
.Forward = True<br />
.Wrap = wdFindContinue<br />
.Execute Replace:=wdReplaceAll<br />
End With<br />
If Selection.Start = Selection.End Then ActiveDocument.Range.Select<br />
Selection.Copy<br />
If MsgBox("Tabbed outline copied to clipboard. Restore text now? (Body text that has been removed cannot be restored.)", _<br />
vbYesNo, "Insert leading tabs") = vbYes Then RemoveLeadingTabs<br />
Selection.HomeKey Unit:=wdStory<br />
End Sub ' InsertLeadingTabs<br />
<br />
Sub RemoveLeadingTabs()<br />
'' Strip any tabs after a paragraph break, at the beginning of a line.<br />
If ActiveDocument.Characters(1) = vbTab Then ActiveDocument.Characters(1).delete<br />
With Selection.Find<br />
.ClearFormatting<br />
.Replacement.ClearFormatting<br />
.text = "^p^t"<br />
.Replacement.text = "^p"<br />
.Forward = True<br />
.Wrap = wdFindContinue<br />
End With<br />
For i = 1 To 9<br />
Selection.Find.Execute Replace:=wdReplaceAll<br />
Next i<br />
Selection.HomeKey Unit:=wdStory<br />
End Sub ' RemoveLeadingTabs<br />
<br />
Sub FilterHeadings()<br />
'' Remove all paragraphs but headings.<br />
If MsgBox("Delete all text except headings. Are you sure?", vbOKCancel, "Filter headings") = vbCancel Then Exit Sub<br />
For Each p In ActiveDocument.Paragraphs<br />
If Left(p.Style, 7) <> "Heading" Then p.Range.delete<br />
Next p<br />
End Sub ' FilterHeadings<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Microsoft Word using Outlining ==<br />
=== Export ===<br />
<pre><br />
Sub ToMap()<br />
' This Word macro uses the currently active document as the basis for creating a FreeMind format (.mm) file<br />
' It creates an output file using the Outline structure of the active document to determine the nodes in<br />
' the FreeMind file<br />
' The created document should be saved in text format and the resultant file renamed to .mm for FreeMind<br />
' Notes:<br />
' We only go down one step at once - for example source content going from Level 1 to Level 10 (normal text)<br />
' will only result in a single step in the node hierarchy<br />
' Basic formatting (bold/normal and font size) is preserved in the node file<br />
'<br />
<br />
Set scrdoc = ActiveDocument<br />
Set nodedoc = Documents.Add ' create our output document<br />
' insert a minimal header<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("<map version=""0.9.0"">" + Chr(10))<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("<node TEXT=""New Mindmap"">" + Chr(10))<br />
<br />
reflevel = 1 ' the assumed starting level<br />
newlevel = 1<br />
For Each para In scrdoc.Paragraphs<br />
If (para.OutlineLevel > reflevel) Then newlevel = newlevel + 1 ' only step down 1 level<br />
If (para.OutlineLevel < reflevel) Then newlevel = para.OutlineLevel ' step back to document level<br />
reflevel = para.OutlineLevel<br />
magic = curlevel - newlevel + 1 ' then +1 ensures we get </node><node> when staying on the same level<br />
curlevel = newlevel<br />
If (magic > 0) Then ' unwind to new level<br />
For ncount = 1 To magic<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("</node>" + Chr(10))<br />
Next ncount<br />
End If<br />
' create the new node<br />
txt = Replace(para.Range.Text, """", "'") ' always single quotes<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("<node TEXT=""" + Left(txt, Len(txt) - 1) + """>" + Chr(10))<br />
' preserve basic formatting<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("<font NAME=""Dialog"" ")<br />
Set fstyle = ActiveDocument.Styles(-1 - para.OutlineLevel).Font<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("SIZE=""" + Format(fstyle.Size) + """ ")<br />
btxt = "false"<br />
If (fstyle.Bold) Then btxt = "true"<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("BOLD=""" + btxt + """ />" + Chr(10))<br />
Next para<br />
' unwind back to our base level<br />
For ncount = 1 To curlevel<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("</node>" + Chr(10))<br />
Next ncount<br />
' terminate the xml<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("</node>" + Chr(10))<br />
nodedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("</map>" + Chr(10))<br />
<br />
' propmt for output file name - save as "Plain Text(*.txt)"<br />
Set fd = Application.FileDialog(msoFileDialogSaveAs)<br />
fd.Show<br />
fd.Execute<br />
' all done<br />
nodedoc.Close<br />
End Sub<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Import ===<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
Sub xmltodoc()<br />
' This Word macro uses the currently active document as the basis for creating a Word document with Outline<br />
' levels corresponding to the node structure of the FreeMind (.mm) source file<br />
' To load the source file, rename the .mm to .xml and open using Word<br />
' The macro parses the node tree to determine the Outline level and then allocates the text for each node to<br />
' the appropriate level<br />
' The resultant document can be saved to Word (.doc) format<br />
'<br />
' A word of caution is necessary with any recursive function<br />
<br />
Dim objElement As XMLNode<br />
Set adoc = ActiveDocument<br />
Set outlinedoc = Documents.Add ' create our destination document<br />
<br />
outlinedoc.Content.InsertAfter ("" + Chr(10)) ' we need a starting point for our Promote/Demote sequence<br />
outlinedoc.Paragraphs(outlinedoc.Paragraphs.Count).OutlinePromote<br />
<br />
For Each objElement In adoc.XMLNodes.Item(1).ChildNodes ' start with the top level children<br />
xmllevel objElement, outlinedoc, False<br />
Next<br />
<br />
End Sub<br />
<br />
<br />
Sub xmllevel(nodes, outlinedoc, top)<br />
<br />
If (top) Then outlinedoc.Paragraphs(outlinedoc.Paragraphs.Count).OutlineDemote<br />
If nodes.NodeType = wdXMLNodeElement Then<br />
If (nodes.BaseName = "node") Then<br />
For acount = 1 To nodes.Attributes.Count<br />
If (nodes.Attributes(acount).BaseName = "TEXT") Then ' insert the outline text<br />
outlinedoc.Content.InsertAfter (nodes.Attributes(acount).NodeValue + Chr(10))<br />
For Each objElement In nodes.ChildNodes ' descend to the next level children<br />
xmllevel objElement, outlinedoc, True<br />
Next<br />
End If<br />
Next acount<br />
End If<br />
End If<br />
outlinedoc.Paragraphs(outlinedoc.Paragraphs.Count).OutlinePromote ' unwind<br />
<br />
End Sub<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Microsoft Project==<br />
<br />
Conversion from Microsoft Project to FreeMind and vice versa?<br />
<br />
===From MS Project===<br />
<br />
These are Python programs to create a FreeMind map (.mm) from an MS Project file. <br />
<br />
mpp2mm.1.0.py will handle XML format (doesn't require win32com.client)<br />
<br />
mpp2mm.py will handle .mpp and XML formats (and does require win32com.client)<br />
<br />
mpp2mmw.pyw is a PyQt4 Dialog to invoke mpp2mm.py<br />
<br />
Sample usage for mpp2mm.py is:<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
mpp2mm.py -i "c:\fullpath name\project.mpp" -c -a<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
This will produce a mindmap from MS Project file project.mpp, flag completed tasks and set some attributes. The output file will have the same name with a .mm extension.<br />
<br />
Processing a .mpp file always requires the full path name<br />
<br />
(I'm only a Python beginner so apologies for any "indiscretions". <br />
I haven't extensively tested them either)<br />
<br />
AnGus<br />
<br />
<br />
mpp2mm.py<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
#!/usr/bin/env python<br />
#<br />
<br />
"""Create a FreeMind (.mm) mind map from a/an MS Project file.<br />
usage: mpp2mm -i <mppfile> -o <mmfile> -a -c<br />
Options and arguments:<br />
-a : generate (some) Attributes<br />
-c : generate icons for completed tasks<br />
-i mppfile : input MS Project mpp or xml file<br />
-o mmfile : output FreeMind map (name defaults to input filename)<br />
<br />
Copyright (c) 2009, AnGus King<br />
This code is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.<br />
(http://www.gnu.org/licenses/)<br />
<br />
"""<br />
<br />
__author__ = "AnGus King"<br />
__copyright__ = "Copyright (C) 2009, AnGus King" <br />
__license__ = "GPLv2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/)" <br />
__version__ = "1.1" <br />
<br />
import getopt<br />
import sys<br />
import win32com.client<br />
import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET<br />
<br />
<br />
class Mpp2Mm:<br />
<br />
def __init__(self):<br />
self.mmn = [] # create an empty node tree<br />
self.mmn.append("")<br />
self.lst_lvl = 0 # last level is 0<br />
self.do_attr = False # by default don't create Attributes<br />
self.do_flag = False # by default don't flag completion <br />
<br />
def open(self, infile):<br />
""" Open the .mpp or .xml file and create a tree """<br />
if infile.endswith('.xml'):<br />
self.proj = None<br />
try:<br />
self.tree = ET.parse(infile)<br />
return self.tree<br />
except Exception, e:<br />
print "Error opening file",e<br />
usage()<br />
else:<br />
try:<br />
self.mpp = win32com.client.Dispatch("MSProject.Application")<br />
self.mpp.Visible = False<br />
self.mpp.FileOpen(infile)<br />
self.proj = self.mpp.ActiveProject<br />
return self.proj<br />
except Exception, e:<br />
print "Error opening file",e<br />
usage()<br />
<br />
def write(self, outfile, attr, flag):<br />
""" Create the .mm file :-) """<br />
self.do_attr = attr<br />
# create the mindmap as version 8.1 or 9.0) if generating <br />
# attribute tags<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mm = ET.Element("map",version="0.9.0")<br />
else:<br />
self.mm = ET.Element("map",version="0.8.1")<br />
self.do_flag = flag<br />
if self.proj is None: # .xml file<br />
root = self.tree.getroot()<br />
# process Task elements and fabricate hierarchy based upon OutlineLevel <br />
for node in root:<br />
if node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Name":<br />
self.mmn[0] = ET.SubElement(self.mm, "node", text=node.text)<br />
elif node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Author":<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mmn[0].append(ET.Element("attribute", \<br />
NAME="prj-Author", VALUE=node.text))<br />
elif node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}StartDate":<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mmn[0].append(ET.Element("attribute", \<br />
NAME="prj-StartDate", VALUE=node.text)) <br />
else:<br />
# the guts of it is the Tasks<br />
if node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Tasks": <br />
for nod in node:<br />
if nod.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Task":<br />
if nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}UID") <> "0": <br />
# UID, Name, Start, Finish, WBS<br />
lvl = nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}OutlineLevel")<br />
txt = nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Name")<br />
lvli = int(lvl)<br />
if lvli > self.lst_lvl:<br />
self.mmn.append("")<br />
self.lst_lvl = lvli<br />
self.mmn[lvli] = ET.SubElement(self.mmn[lvli-1], "node",text=txt)<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mmn[lvli].append(ET.Element("attribute", NAME="tsk-Duration", \<br />
VALUE=nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Duration")))<br />
if self.do_flag: <br />
txt = nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}PercentComplete")<br />
if txt == "100":<br />
self.mmn[lvli].append(ET.Element("icon", BUILTIN="button_ok"))<br />
<br />
else: # .mpp file <br />
self.mmn[0] = ET.SubElement(self.mm, "node", text=self.proj.Project)<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mmn[0].append(ET.Element("attribute", \<br />
NAME="prj-Author", VALUE=self.proj.Author)) <br />
self.mmn[0].append(ET.Element("attribute", \<br />
NAME="prj-StartDate", VALUE=str(self.proj.ProjectStart))) <br />
for task in self.proj.Tasks:<br />
lvli = task.OutlineLevel<br />
txt = task.Name <br />
if lvli > self.lst_lvl:<br />
self.mmn.append("")<br />
self.lst_lvl = lvli<br />
self.mmn[lvli] = ET.SubElement(self.mmn[lvli-1], "node",text=txt)<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
txt = str(task.Duration / 480) + "d" # convert to days<br />
self.mmn[lvli].append(ET.Element("attribute", NAME="tsk-Duration", \<br />
VALUE=txt))<br />
if self.do_flag:<br />
txt = task.PercentComplete<br />
if txt == 100:<br />
self.mmn[lvli].append(ET.Element("icon", BUILTIN="button_ok"))<br />
self.mpp.Quit()<br />
<br />
tree = ET.ElementTree(self.mm)<br />
tree.write(outfile)<br />
return<br />
<br />
def usage():<br />
print __doc__<br />
sys.exit(-1)<br />
<br />
def main():<br />
try:<br />
opts , args = getopt.getopt(sys.argv[1:], "i:o:hac", \<br />
["help", "input=", "output="])<br />
except getopt.GetoptError, err:<br />
# print help information and exit:<br />
print err # will print something like "option -x not recognized"<br />
usage()<br />
input = None<br />
output = None<br />
attr = False<br />
complete = False<br />
for o, a in opts:<br />
if o == "-a": # wants attributes printed<br />
attr = True<br />
elif o == "-c": # wants completion flags<br />
complete = True <br />
elif o in ("-h", "--help"):<br />
usage()<br />
elif o in ("-i", "--input"):<br />
input = a<br />
elif o in ("-o", "--output"):<br />
output = a<br />
else:<br />
assert False, "unhandled option"<br />
if input == None:<br />
print "Input file required"<br />
usage() <br />
if not (input.endswith('.xml') or input.endswith('.mpp')):<br />
print "Input file must end with '.mpp' or '.xml'"<br />
usage()<br />
if output == None:<br />
output = input[:-3] + "mm"<br />
if not output.endswith('.mm'):<br />
print "Output file must end with '.mm'"<br />
usage() <br />
mpp2mm = Mpp2Mm()<br />
tree = mpp2mm.open(input)<br />
mpp2mm.write(output,attr,complete)<br />
print output + " created."<br />
<br />
if __name__ == "__main__":<br />
main()<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
mpp2mmw.pyw<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
#!/usr/bin/env python<br />
<br />
"""PyQt4 menu to invoke mpp2mm.py (plagiarised from example from Qt v4.x)"""<br />
<br />
import sys<br />
from PyQt4 import QtCore, QtGui<br />
from mpp2mm import Mpp2Mm<br />
<br />
class Dialog(QtGui.QDialog):<br />
def __init__(self, parent=None):<br />
QtGui.QDialog.__init__(self, parent)<br />
<br />
self.openFilesPath = QtCore.QString()<br />
<br />
self.errorMessageDialog = QtGui.QErrorMessage(self)<br />
<br />
frameStyle = QtGui.QFrame.Sunken | QtGui.QFrame.Panel<br />
<br />
self.messageLabel = QtGui.QLabel()<br />
self.messageLabel.setFrameStyle(frameStyle)<br />
self.cancelButton = QtGui.QPushButton(self.tr("Cancel"))<br />
self.okButton = QtGui.QPushButton(self.tr("&OK"))<br />
buttonLayout = QtGui.QHBoxLayout()<br />
buttonLayout.addStretch(1)<br />
buttonLayout.addWidget(self.okButton)<br />
buttonLayout.addWidget(self.cancelButton)<br />
<br />
self.connect(self.cancelButton, QtCore.SIGNAL("clicked()"), self, QtCore.SLOT("reject()"))<br />
self.connect(self.okButton, QtCore.SIGNAL("clicked()"), self, QtCore.SLOT("accept()"))<br />
<br />
self.openFileNameLabel = QtGui.QLabel()<br />
self.openFileNameLabel.setFrameStyle(frameStyle)<br />
self.openFileNameButton = QtGui.QPushButton(self.tr("Open Project File"))<br />
<br />
self.saveFileNameLabel = QtGui.QLabel()<br />
self.saveFileNameLabel.setFrameStyle(frameStyle)<br />
self.saveFileNameButton = QtGui.QPushButton(self.tr("Save FreeMind File"))<br />
<br />
self.attributeCheckBox = QtGui.QCheckBox(self.tr("Create Attributes"))<br />
self.attributeCheckBox.setChecked(False)<br />
<br />
self.flagCheckBox = QtGui.QCheckBox(self.tr("Flag completed tasks"))<br />
self.flagCheckBox.setChecked(False)<br />
<br />
self.connect(self.openFileNameButton, QtCore.SIGNAL("clicked()"), self.setOpenFileName)<br />
self.connect(self.saveFileNameButton, QtCore.SIGNAL("clicked()"), self.setSaveFileName)<br />
<br />
layout = QtGui.QGridLayout()<br />
layout.setColumnStretch(1, 1)<br />
layout.setColumnMinimumWidth(1, 250)<br />
layout.addWidget(self.openFileNameButton, 7, 0)<br />
layout.addWidget(self.openFileNameLabel, 7, 1)<br />
layout.addWidget(self.saveFileNameButton, 9, 0)<br />
layout.addWidget(self.saveFileNameLabel, 9, 1)<br />
layout.addWidget(self.attributeCheckBox, 11, 0)<br />
layout.addWidget(self.flagCheckBox, 11, 1)<br />
layout.addWidget(self.messageLabel, 13, 1)<br />
layout.addLayout(buttonLayout,15,1)<br />
self.setLayout(layout)<br />
<br />
self.setWindowTitle(self.tr("MS Project to FreeMind"))<br />
<br />
def setOpenFileName(self): <br />
fileName = QtGui.QFileDialog.getOpenFileName(self,<br />
self.tr("QFileDialog.getOpenFileName()"),<br />
self.openFileNameLabel.text(),<br />
self.tr("Project Files (*.mpp);;XML Files (*.xml);;All Files (*)"))<br />
if not fileName.isEmpty():<br />
self.openFileNameLabel.setText(fileName)<br />
<br />
def setSaveFileName(self): <br />
fileName = QtGui.QFileDialog.getSaveFileName(self,<br />
self.tr("QFileDialog.getSaveFileName()"),<br />
self.saveFileNameLabel.text(),<br />
self.tr("FreeMind Files (*.mm);;All Files (*)"))<br />
if not fileName.isEmpty():<br />
self.saveFileNameLabel.setText(fileName)<br />
<br />
def accept(self): <br />
mpp2mm = Mpp2Mm()<br />
infile = str(self.openFileNameLabel.text()) <br />
tree = mpp2mm.open(infile)<br />
if self.saveFileNameLabel.text() == "":<br />
oufile = infile[:-3] + "mm"<br />
else:<br />
oufile = str(self.saveFileNameLabel.text())<br />
mpp2mm.write(oufile,self.attributeCheckBox.isChecked(),self.flagCheckBox.isChecked())<br />
self.messageLabel.setText(oufile + " created.")<br />
<br />
<br />
if __name__ == '__main__':<br />
app = QtGui.QApplication(sys.argv)<br />
dialog = Dialog()<br />
sys.exit(dialog.exec_())<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
mpp2mm.1.0.py<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
#!/usr/bin/env python<br />
#<br />
<br />
"""Create a FreeMind (.mm) mind map from a/an MS Project XML file.<br />
<br />
usage: mpp2mm -i <mppfile> -o <mmfile> -a -c<br />
Options and arguments:<br />
-a : generate (some) Attributes<br />
-c : generate icons for completed tasks<br />
-i mppfile : input MS Project xml file<br />
-o mmfile : output FreeMind map (name defaults to input filename)<br />
<br />
Copyright (c) 2009, AnGus King<br />
This code is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.<br />
(http://www.gnu.org/licenses/)<br />
<br />
"""<br />
<br />
__author__ = "AnGus King"<br />
__copyright__ = "Copyright (C) 2009, AnGus King" <br />
__license__ = "GPLv2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/)" <br />
__version__ = "1.1"<br />
<br />
import getopt<br />
import sys<br />
import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET<br />
<br />
<br />
class Mpp2Mm:<br />
<br />
def __init__(self):<br />
self.mmn = [] # create an empty node tree<br />
self.mmn.append("")<br />
self.lst_lvl = 0 # last level is 0<br />
self.do_attr = False # by default don't create Attributes<br />
self.do_flag = False # by default don't flag completion <br />
<br />
def open(self, infile):<br />
""" Open the .xml file and create a tree """<br />
try:<br />
self.tree = ET.parse(infile)<br />
return self.tree<br />
except Exception, e:<br />
print "Error opening file",e<br />
usage()<br />
<br />
def write(self, outfile, attr, flag):<br />
""" Create the .mm file :-) """<br />
self.do_attr = attr<br />
# create the mindmap as version 8.1 or 9.0) if generating <br />
# attribute tags<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mm = ET.Element("map",version="0.9.0")<br />
else:<br />
self.mm = ET.Element("map",version="0.8.1")<br />
self.do_flag = flag<br />
root = self.tree.getroot()<br />
# process Task elements and fabricate hierarchy based upon OutlineLevel <br />
for node in root:<br />
if node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Name":<br />
# print "Project:" , node.text<br />
self.mmn[0] = ET.SubElement(self.mm, "node", text=node.text)<br />
elif node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Author":<br />
# print "Author:" , node.text<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mmn[0].append(ET.Element("attribute", \<br />
NAME="prj-Author", VALUE=node.text))<br />
elif node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}StartDate":<br />
# print "StartDate:" , node.text<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mmn[0].append(ET.Element("attribute", \<br />
NAME="prj-StartDate", VALUE=node.text)) <br />
else:<br />
# the guts of it is the Tasks<br />
if node.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Tasks": <br />
for nod in node:<br />
if nod.tag == "{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Task":<br />
if nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}UID") <> "0": <br />
# print "UID:", nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}UID")<br />
# print "Name:", nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Name")<br />
# print "Start:", nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Start")<br />
# print "Finish:", nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Finish")<br />
# print "WBS:", nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}WBS")<br />
lvl = nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}OutlineLevel")<br />
txt = nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Name")<br />
# print "Level/Task:", lvl + " " + txt<br />
lvli = int(lvl)<br />
if lvli > self.lst_lvl:<br />
self.mmn.append("")<br />
self.lst_lvl = lvli<br />
self.mmn[lvli] = ET.SubElement(self.mmn[lvli-1], "node",text=txt)<br />
if self.do_attr:<br />
self.mmn[lvli].append(ET.Element("attribute", NAME="tsk-Duration", \<br />
VALUE=nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}Duration")))<br />
if self.do_flag: <br />
txt = nod.findtext("{http://schemas.microsoft.com/project}PercentComplete")<br />
if txt == "100":<br />
self.mmn[lvli].append(ET.Element("icon", BUILTIN="button_ok"))<br />
tree = ET.ElementTree(self.mm)<br />
tree.write(outfile)<br />
return<br />
<br />
def usage():<br />
print __doc__<br />
sys.exit(-1)<br />
<br />
def main():<br />
try:<br />
opts , args = getopt.getopt(sys.argv[1:], "i:o:hac", \<br />
["help", "input=", "output="])<br />
except getopt.GetoptError, err:<br />
# print help information and exit:<br />
print err # will print something like "option -x not recognized"<br />
usage()<br />
input = None<br />
output = None<br />
attr = False<br />
complete = False<br />
for o, a in opts:<br />
if o == "-a": # wants attributes printed<br />
attr = True<br />
elif o == "-c": # wants completion flags<br />
complete = True <br />
elif o in ("-h", "--help"):<br />
usage()<br />
elif o in ("-i", "--input"):<br />
input = a<br />
elif o in ("-o", "--output"):<br />
output = a<br />
else:<br />
assert False, "unhandled option"<br />
if input == None:<br />
print "Input file required"<br />
usage() <br />
if not input.endswith('.xml'):<br />
print "Input file must end with '.xml'"<br />
usage()<br />
if output == None:<br />
output = input[:-3] + "mm"<br />
if not output.endswith('.mm'):<br />
print "Output file must end with '.mm'"<br />
usage() <br />
mpp2mm = Mpp2Mm()<br />
tree = mpp2mm.open(input)<br />
mpp2mm.write(output,attr,complete)<br />
print output + " created."<br />
<br />
<br />
if __name__ == "__main__":<br />
main()<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
===To MS Project===<br />
<br />
====Method 1====<br />
<br />
An XSLT stylesheet to transform a FreeMind mindmap into a XML file that can be opened within MS Project as a project.<br />
<br />
'''>>> TESTED ONLY WITH "MS PROJECT 2003 e 2007"! <<<'''<br />
<br />
# Copy and paste this code using an editor such as notepad<br />
# Save the file with the XSLT extension<br />
# In pull-down menu use "File->Export->Using XSLT..." (Do not forget that you must export using the XML extension)<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><br />
<br />
<!--<br />
Document : Freemind2MSProject.xsl<br />
Created on : 2 November 2007, 09:00PM<br />
Author : Mauro Alexandre<br />
Description: A XSLT stylesheet to transform a mindmap created with FreeMind<br />
(http://freemind.sf.net) into a XML file then can be opened within <br />
MS Project as a project.<br />
The idea is to create a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) using FreeMind <br />
and then load this as a project.<br />
===> Tested only with MS Project 2003! <===<br />
Version : 1.0 <br />
--><br />
<br />
<xsl:stylesheet xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform" version="1.0"><br />
<xsl:output method="xml" version="1.0" indent="yes" /><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/"><br />
<Project xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/project"><br />
<Name>Project1</Name><br />
<Author>Freemind2MSProject Conversor</Author><br />
<Tasks><br />
<Task><br />
<UID>0</UID><br />
<ID>0</ID><br />
<Type>1</Type><br />
<IsNull>0</IsNull><br />
<WBS>0</WBS><br />
<OutlineNumber>0</OutlineNumber><br />
<OutlineLevel>0</OutlineLevel><br />
<FixedCostAccrual>3</FixedCostAccrual><br />
<RemainingDuration>PT8H0M0S</RemainingDuration><br />
</Task><br />
<br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="map/node" /><br />
</Tasks><br />
</Project> <br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
<xsl:variable name="outlineLevel" select="(count(ancestor::node())-1)"/><br />
<br />
<Task><br />
<UID>1</UID><br />
<ID>1</ID><br />
<Name><xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/></Name><br />
<Type>1</Type><br />
<IsNull>0</IsNull><br />
<OutlineNumber>1</OutlineNumber><br />
<OutlineLevel><xsl:value-of select="$outlineLevel"/></OutlineLevel><br />
<FixedCostAccrual>3</FixedCostAccrual><br />
<RemainingDuration>PT8H0M0S</RemainingDuration><br />
</Task><br />
<br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node"/><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:stylesheet><br />
<br />
Regards,<br />
<br />
Mauro Alexandre<br />
<br />
PS (by lafs.info):<br />
I used the same code Mauro posted to covert .mm file into a MS Project file. I´m using MS Project 2007 in brazilian portuguese.<br />
I removed two spaces in all lines, before it the .xsl file didn´t work!<br />
<br />
<br />
====Method 2====<br />
From [http://sourceforge.net/forum/message.php?msg_id=3098981 help forum]:<br />
<br />
PPS (by mlflanagan): Great contribution from Mauro, thanks. I modified the xsl file to also export notes from the .mm file. Changes are in <b>bold</b>:<br />
<br />
...<br />
<RemainingDuration>PT8H0M0S</RemainingDuration><br />
<b><xsl:apply-templates select="hook"/></b><br />
</Task><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node"/><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<b><xsl:template match="hook"><br />
<Notes><xsl:value-of select="text"/></Notes><br />
</xsl:template></b><br />
<br />
ALSO: to be clear about how to export:<br />
<br />
# Copy this code and save it to a file such as mm2project.xsl.<br />
# In Freemind, select File --> Export --> Using XSLT ...<br />
# Browse for the xsl file (mm2project.xsl) in the "choose XSL file" field.<br />
# Browse to your target folder and name the exported file, such as project.xml. Note: The filename MUST have a .xml extension!<br />
# Press the Export button to create the export file.<br />
# Open the file with MS Project (using File --> Open ...).<br />
# Follow the MS Project dialog to open the file.<br />
# "Save as" to the standard .mpp format.<br />
<br />
====Method 3====<br />
From [http://sourceforge.net/forum/message.php?msg_id=7399063 help forum]:<br />
<br />
# Create the project plan using Freemind features. Use link arrows to create predecedence. Default is for all tasks to start on the project start date <br />
# Add an attribute (Alt-F9) to each low level task to specify the duration. Attribute is tsk-Duration value is either in standard MS (PTnHnMnS) format, allowing specifying hours, minutes and seconds or if you use AnGus' XSLT you can enter (whole) months, days or hours by suffixing the value with m, d or h respectively (eg. 2d for 2 days) <br />
# Export the file as XSLT - File->Export->Using XLST ... You identify the XSLT translator (either the standard "C:\Program Files\Freemind\accessories\mm2msp_utf8.xsl" or "..\mm2msp_utf8_ak.xsl" to use the alternative duration formats. Remember to save the exported file with xml file type <br />
# Open MS Project and import the file - Open->Files of Type->xml. First time import as a new file <br />
# To load durations you actually need to open the file again and Merge it into the existing project (if you specify Start and Finish dates then the durations will be included on first import) <br />
<br />
AnGus<br />
<br />
mm2msp_utf8_ak.xsl<br />
<pre> <br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><br />
<!--<br />
(c) by Naoki Nose, 2006, and Eric Lavarde, 2008<br />
This code is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.<br />
(http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html)<br />
Check 'mm2msp_utf8_TEMPLATE.mm' for detailed instructions on how to use<br />
this sheet.<br />
This version has been modified by Angus King to allow task durations to <br />
be in (whole) months and days (based upon 8 hours a day and 20 days a <br />
month) - just suffix the period with d or m (or nothing for hours) <br />
--> <br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0"<br />
xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/project"<br />
xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<xsl:output method="xml" indent="yes" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"/><br />
<br />
<xsl:key name="deps" match="arrowlink" use="@DESTINATION"/><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/"><br />
<Project><br />
<xsl:apply-templates/><br />
</Project><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="//map"><br />
<Title><xsl:value-of select="node/@TEXT"/></Title><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node/attribute"><br />
<xsl:with-param name="prefix" select="'prj'"/><br />
</xsl:apply-templates><br />
<Tasks><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node" mode="tasks"/><br />
</Tasks><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="node" mode="tasks"><br />
<xsl:param name="level" select="0"/><br />
<Task><br />
<UID><xsl:if test="$level > 0"><br />
<xsl:number level="any" count="//map/node//node"<br />
format="1"/></xsl:if><br />
<xsl:if test="$level = 0">0</xsl:if><br />
</UID><br />
<xsl:call-template name="output-node-text-as-name"/><br />
<xsl:call-template name="output-note-text-as-notes"/><br />
<OutlineLevel><xsl:value-of select="$level"/></OutlineLevel><br />
<xsl:if test="not(attribute[@NAME = 'tsk-FixedCostAccrual'])"><br />
<FixedCostAccrual>1</FixedCostAccrual><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="attribute"><br />
<xsl:with-param name="prefix" select="'tsk'"/><br />
</xsl:apply-templates><br />
<xsl:for-each select="key('deps',@ID)"><br />
<xsl:call-template name="output-arrow-as-predecessor"><br />
<xsl:with-param name="level" select="$level"/><br />
</xsl:call-template><br />
</xsl:for-each><br />
</Task><br />
<xsl:apply-templates mode="tasks"><br />
<xsl:with-param name="level" select="$level + 1"/><br />
</xsl:apply-templates><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template name="output-node-text-as-name"><br />
<Name><xsl:choose><br />
<xsl:when test="@TEXT"><br />
<xsl:value-of select="normalize-space(@TEXT)" /><br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test="richcontent[@TYPE='NODE']"><br />
<xsl:value-of<br />
select="normalize-space(richcontent[@TYPE='NODE']/html/body)" /><br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:otherwise><br />
<xsl:text></xsl:text><br />
</xsl:otherwise><br />
</xsl:choose></Name><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template name="output-note-text-as-notes"><br />
<xsl:if test="richcontent[@TYPE='NOTE']"><br />
<Notes><xsl:value-of<br />
select="string(richcontent[@TYPE='NOTE']/html/body)" /><br />
</Notes><br />
</xsl:if><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template name="output-arrow-as-predecessor"><br />
<xsl:param name="level" select="0"/><br />
<PredecessorLink><br />
<PredecessorUID><xsl:if test="$level > 0"><br />
<xsl:number level="any" count="//map/node//node" format="1"/><br />
</xsl:if><br />
<xsl:if test="$level = 0">0</xsl:if></PredecessorUID><br />
<Type><xsl:choose><br />
<xsl:when test="@ENDARROW = 'Default'"><br />
<xsl:choose><br />
<xsl:when test="@STARTARROW = 'Default'">3</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:otherwise>1</xsl:otherwise><br />
</xsl:choose><br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:otherwise><br />
<xsl:choose><br />
<xsl:when test="@STARTARROW = 'Default'">2</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:otherwise>0</xsl:otherwise><br />
</xsl:choose><br />
</xsl:otherwise><br />
</xsl:choose></Type> <br />
</PredecessorLink><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="attribute"><br />
<xsl:param name="prefix" /><br />
<xsl:if test="starts-with(@NAME,concat($prefix,'-'))"><br />
<xsl:element name="{substring-after(@NAME,concat($prefix,'-'))}"><br />
<!-- Cater for duration in months, days, hours - rounded to nearest whole number --><br />
<xsl:choose><br />
<xsl:when test="@NAME = concat($prefix,'-Duration')"><br />
<xsl:choose><br />
<xsl:when test="substring(@VALUE ,1,2) = 'PT'"> <!-- Assume MS format (PTnHnMnS) --><br />
<xsl:value-of select="@VALUE"/> <br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test="substring(@VALUE ,string-length(@VALUE),1) = 'm'"> <!-- months --><br />
<xsl:value-of select="concat(concat('PT',round(substring(@VALUE,1,string-length(@VALUE)-1)*8*20)),'H0M0S')"/><br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test="substring(@VALUE ,string-length(@VALUE),1) = 'd'"> <!-- days --><br />
<xsl:value-of select="concat(concat('PT',round(substring(@VALUE,1,string-length(@VALUE)-1)*8)),'H0M0S')"/><br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:when test="substring(@VALUE ,string-length(@VALUE),1) = 'h'"> <!-- hours --><br />
<xsl:value-of select="concat(concat('PT',round(substring(@VALUE,1,string-length(@VALUE)-1))),'H0M0S')"/><br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:otherwise> <!-- default is hours --><br />
<xsl:value-of select="concat(concat('PT',round(@VALUE)),'H0M0S')"/><br />
</xsl:otherwise><br />
</xsl:choose><br />
</xsl:when><br />
<xsl:otherwise> <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@VALUE"/><br />
</xsl:otherwise><br />
</xsl:choose><br />
</xsl:element><br />
</xsl:if><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<!-- required to _not_ output other things than nodes --><br />
<xsl:template match="*" mode="tasks"></xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:stylesheet><br />
</pre> <br />
<br />
SampleProject.mm (map showing how to use above XSLT)<br />
<pre><br />
<map version="0.9.0"> <br />
<!-- To view this file, download free mind mapping software FreeMind from http://freemind.sourceforge.net --> <br />
<node CREATED="1236062058732" ID="ID_1005289263" MODIFIED="1237874353965" STYLE="fork"> <br />
<richcontent TYPE="NODE"><html> <br />
<head> <br />
<br />
</head> <br />
<body> <br />
<p> <br />
SampleProject <br />
</p> <br />
<p> <br />
Using XML export feature of Freemind v9 <br />
</p> <br />
</body> <br />
</html></richcontent> <br />
<richcontent TYPE="NOTE"><html> <br />
<head> <br />
<br />
</head> <br />
<body> <br />
<p> <br />
This is a simple sample of using Freemind to create a MS-Project project. See "C:\Program Files\Freemind\accessories\mm2msp_utf8_TEMPLATE.mm" for a more expansive sample. Process is: <br />
</p> <br />
<ol> <br />
<li> <br />
Create the project plan using Freemind features. Use link arrows to create predecedence. Default is all start on project start date <br />
</li> <br />
<li> <br />
Add an attribute (Alt-F9) to each low level task to specify the duration. Attribute is <u>tsk-Duration</u>&#160;value is either in standard MS (<u>PTnHnMnS</u>) format, allowing specifying hours, minutes and seconds or if you use AKs XSLT you can enter (whole) months, days or hours by suffixing the value with&#160;&#160;m, d or h respectively (eg. <u>2d</u>&#160;for 2 days) <br />
</li> <br />
<li> <br />
Export the file as XSLT - File-&gt;Export-&gt;Using XLST ... You identify the XSLT translator (either the standard "<u>C:\Program Files\Freemind\accessories\mm2msp_utf8.xsl</u>" or "<u>..\mm2msp_utf8_ak.xsl</u>" to use the alternative duration formats. Remember to save the exported file with <u>xml</u>&#160;file type<br /> <br />
</li> <br />
<li> <br />
Open MS Project and import the file - Open-&gt;Files of Type-&gt;xml. First time import as a new file <br />
</li> <br />
<li> <br />
To load durations you actually need to open the file again and Merge it into the existing project (if you specify Start and Finish dates then the durations will be included on first import) <br />
</li> <br />
<li> <br />
See Angus for help <br />
</li> <br />
</ol> <br />
<p> <br />
&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <br />
</p> <br />
</body> <br />
</html> <br />
</richcontent> <br />
<attribute_layout NAME_WIDTH="113" VALUE_WIDTH="125"/> <br />
<attribute NAME="prj-StartDate" VALUE="2009-03-10"/> <br />
<attribute NAME="prj-Author" VALUE="Angus King"/> <br />
<node CREATED="1236062115811" ID="ID_1928578570" MODIFIED="1237874135571" POSITION="right" TEXT="Sample Task 1"> <br />
<richcontent TYPE="NOTE"><html> <br />
<head> <br />
<br />
</head> <br />
<body> <br />
<p> <br />
Doesn't need a duration as this will come from sub tasks. <br />
</p> <br />
</body> <br />
</html></richcontent> <br />
<arrowlink DESTINATION="ID_1616088595" ENDARROW="Default" ENDINCLINATION="85;0;" ID="Arrow_ID_1010462294" STARTARROW="None" STARTINCLINATION="85;0;"/> <br />
<attribute_layout NAME_WIDTH="76" VALUE_WIDTH="125"/> <br />
<node CREATED="1236062115811" ID="ID_1617986385" MODIFIED="1237873897971" TEXT="Sub Task 1.1"> <br />
<richcontent TYPE="NOTE"><html> <br />
<head> <br />
<br />
</head> <br />
<body> <br />
<p> <br />
Task is 2 days long <br />
</p> <br />
</body> <br />
</html></richcontent> <br />
<arrowlink DESTINATION="ID_775688033" ENDARROW="Default" ENDINCLINATION="71;0;" ID="Arrow_ID_1152852365" STARTARROW="None" STARTINCLINATION="71;0;"/> <br />
<attribute_layout NAME_WIDTH="76" VALUE_WIDTH="125"/> <br />
<attribute NAME="tsk-Duration" VALUE="2d"/> <br />
</node> <br />
<node CREATED="1236062115811" ID="ID_775688033" MODIFIED="1237873915113" TEXT="Sub Task 1.2"> <br />
<richcontent TYPE="NOTE"><html> <br />
<head> <br />
<br />
</head> <br />
<body> <br />
<p> <br />
Task is 2 months long. Sub Task 1.1 is a Predecessor <br />
</p> <br />
</body> <br />
</html></richcontent> <br />
<attribute_layout NAME_WIDTH="76" VALUE_WIDTH="125"/> <br />
<attribute NAME="tsk-Duration" VALUE="2m"/> <br />
</node> <br />
</node> <br />
<node CREATED="1236142029373" ID="ID_1616088595" MODIFIED="1236144026607" POSITION="right" TEXT="Sample Task 2"> <br />
<node CREATED="1236142043702" ID="ID_1046123070" MODIFIED="1237874027985" TEXT="Sub Task 2.1"> <br />
<richcontent TYPE="NOTE"><html> <br />
<head> <br />
<br />
</head> <br />
<body> <br />
<p> <br />
Task is 48 hours, or 6 days long (MS Project format). Sample Task 1 is a Predecessor <br />
</p> <br />
</body> <br />
</html></richcontent> <br />
<attribute NAME="tsk-Duration" VALUE="PT48H0M0S"/> <br />
</node> <br />
</node> <br />
</node> <br />
</map> <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== OpenOffice Writer ==<br />
<br />
OpenOffice Writer to FreeMind:<br />
<br />
Sometimes it's useful to be able to create a FreeMind mind map from an OpenOffice Writer document. The OpenOffice macro below does precisely this. It will extract all paragraphs of format "Heading 1" to "Heading 5" and create a .mm document that can be opened by FreeMind. The only constraint is that the Writer document ''must'' be correctly structured, with all heading levels correctly nested i.e. you can't go from "Heading 1" directly to "Heading 3". I hope you find this macro useful!<br />
<br />
<br />
Sub headingsToMindMap<br />
newline = CHR$( 10 )<br />
headings = ""<br />
Dim levels(10)<br />
levels(0) = "</node>" & newline<br />
levels(1) = "</node></node>" & newline<br />
levels(2) = "</node></node></node>" & newline<br />
levels(3) = "</node></node></node></node>" & newline<br />
levels(4) = "</node></node></node></node></node>" & newline<br />
levels(5) = "</node></node></node></node></node></node>" & newline<br />
oldLevel = 1<br />
level = 1<br />
<br />
outURL = ThisComponent.getURL() & ".mm"<br />
n = FreeFile()<br />
open outURL for output access write as #n<br />
enum = ThisComponent.Text.CreateEnumeration()<br />
headings = "<map version=""0.8.0"">" & newline<br />
Do While enum.hasMoreElements()<br />
par = enum.nextElement()<br />
if par.supportsService("com.sun.star.text.Paragraph") Then<br />
<br />
style = par.ParaStyleName<br />
if StrComp("Heading 1", style) = 0 Then<br />
headings = headings & " <node TEXT=""" & par.getString() & """>" & newline<br />
level = 1<br />
End If<br />
if StrComp("Heading 2", style) = 0 Then<br />
level = 2<br />
if (level <= oldLevel) Then<br />
headings = headings & levels( oldLevel - level)<br />
End If<br />
headings = headings & " <node POSITION=""right"" TEXT=""" & par.getString() & """>"<br />
End If<br />
if StrComp("Heading 3", style) = 0 Then<br />
level = 3<br />
if (level <= oldLevel) Then<br />
headings = headings & levels( oldLevel - level)<br />
End If<br />
headings = headings & " <node POSITION=""right"" TEXT=""" & par.getString() & """>" & newline<br />
End If<br />
if StrComp("Heading 4", style) = 0 Then<br />
level = 4<br />
if (level <= oldLevel) Then<br />
headings = headings & levels( oldLevel - level)<br />
End If<br />
headings = headings & " <node POSITION=""right"" TEXT=""" & par.getString() & """>" & newline<br />
End If<br />
if StrComp("Heading 5", style) = 0 Then<br />
level = 5<br />
if (level <= oldLevel) Then<br />
headings = headings & levels( oldLevel - level)<br />
End If<br />
headings = headings & " <node POSITION=""right"" TEXT=""" & par.getString() & """>" & newline5<br />
End If<br />
<br />
oldLevel = level <br />
End If<br />
Loop<br />
<br />
headings = headings & levels( level - 1)<br />
<br />
<br />
headings = headings & " " & newline & "</map>"<br />
MsgBox CStr( headings )<br />
print #n headings<br />
close #n<br />
End Sub<br />
--[[User:Jimarlow|Jimarlow]] 14:12, 19 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
==3D Topicscape==<br />
<br />
Conversion from 3D Topicscape to FreeMind and vice versa:<br />
<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_Topicscape 3D Topicscape] '''Pro''' and the '''Student Edition''' (SE is free as in beer) have built-in conversion to and from FreeMind ('''0.9.0''').<br />
<br />
If you make extensive use of FreeMind attributes for your own purposes, Topicscape won't know about them, and they will not be carried back again, but for a straightforward mindmap it seems to maintain integrity both ways. <br />
Topicscape can express structures that FreeMind can't (like multiple parents for one child and loose associations). The conversion translates these into color-coded curved lines with a single arrowhead and re-interprets this back to the multi-parent type of relationship on re-import.<br />
<br />
===To 3D Topicscape===<br />
<br />
FreeMind to 3D Topicscape conversion:<br />
<br />
This allows a 3D mindmap to be built from a 2D FreeMind mindmap.<br />
# File menu->Import <br />
# Radio button: Other products and select FreeMind (.mm) from the drop down<br />
# Radio button: Choose whether you want a new Topicscape to be built, or a floating topic in the currently-open Topicscape <br />
# Give the full file path to the FreeMind file, including the file's name - explicitly or by browsing to it. <br />
# Press OK <br />
# If you selected the new Topicscape radio button, you will then see the dialog that lets you choose the new Topicscape's name and where it is to be placed. Make the selections you want and press OK. After a pause, you will either see the new Topicscape as a 3D landscape, or perhaps a report about files in the FreeMind map that cannot be found at their expected locations. The report panel provides options for dealing with this and once handled, you're done. The hierarchy defined in the FreeMind mindmap will now be represented in 3D.<br />
# If you selected the floating topic radio button, you will next see the "Create New Topic" panel. Please name the topic. Use Hint if you wish to see if there is a similarly-named topic present in the Topicscape. Press Add. Drag the small red cone to its new parent, and drop it there. You're done. The 3D structure defined in the FreeMind mindmap will now be represented in 3D.<br />
<br />
NOTE: The above process will not be able to handle any user-defined attributes on the nodes.<br />
<br />
===From 3D Topicscape===<br />
<br />
3D Topicscape to FreeMind conversion:<br />
<br />
This allows a FreeMind (0.9.0) mindmap to be built from a 3D Topicscape.<br />
# File menu->Export <br />
# Radio button: XML and select FreeMind (.mm) from the drop down (currently it's the only one).<br />
# Check boxes: Select which components to export. Topics at least must be exported (a topic will become a node). Occurrences will become attachments. Descriptions and Association details will become added attributes.<br />
# Give the full file path to where the FreeMind file is to be placed, including the file's name - explicitly or by browsing to it. The Topicscape's name is used as a default.<br />
# Press OK. A panel shows progress and completion will be announced.<br />
# If you used the color scheme in Topicscape that allows each topic to be assigned a color automatically, the colors will be transferred (approximately) to the FreeMind map.<br />
NOTE: The above process makes specific Topicscape attributes on the FreeMind nodes. To preserve the original Topicscape's integrity if you contemplate re-importing the mindmap to Topicscape, you need to avoid changing these atributes. The export may make double-headed gray lines and single-headed red lines. These are used to record multi-parent topics and loose associations. If you change them, then on any re-import to Topicscape, the structure will reflect those changes.<br />
<br />
=== Round-trip ===<br />
<br />
3D Topicscape to FreeMind and back again; a round-trip:<br />
<br />
You can import to Topicscape and re-export to FreeMind - back and forth round trips are supported, provided you take into account the information in the NOTE paragraphs above.<br />
The Topicscape on-line manual has an entry about these conversions here:<br />
- http://www.topicscape.com/Topicscape-Pro/usersguide/help.php?page=132<br />
<br />
== Rearrange folder structure ==<br />
<br />
The following describes a method and a script for copying directory and files structures in Windows with a structure defined as a FreeMind mind map. It uses copying and pasting from FreeMind to MS Word then a script of Visual Basic Script.<br />
<br />
1. Import the existing directory/directories structure with freemind (File > Import > Folder Structure). Each final node has a link (Control + k) to the real file. It is preferable to set the preferences links path to absolute (Preferences > Appearence > Links = absolute)<br />
<br />
2. Rearrange the file structure. The node description represents the name of the file and can be modified in order to rename the file or directory. The file then will be copied under the new name. It is important ''not'' to update the link of nodes as the are the only information in freemind about the real file location. To delete a file or directory, just delete it from the map and it will not be copied to the new file system.<br />
<br />
3. Copy the branch or mind map to MS Word. I obtain a outlined and tabulated text like:<br />
: My Music <file:/C:/Documents and Settings/xxx/My Documents/My Temp/Music/><br />
:: give it to me<br />
::: give it to me.mp3 <file:/C:/Documents and Settings/xxx/My Documents/My Temp/Music/give it to me.mp3><br />
<br />
4. Add the following macro to the Word document<br />
<br />
Sub freemind_exportFolder()<br />
'<br />
' exportFolder Macro<br />
' Macro recorded 11/24/2004 by fbanag<br />
'<br />
Dim current_depth As Long<br />
Dim previous_depth As Long<br />
Dim diff_depth As Long<br />
' Define the Root directory<br />
ChDir ActiveDocument.Path<br />
Selection.GoTo what:=wdGoToLine, which:=wdGoToFirst ' start from beginning<br />
<br />
unit_indent = 17.5 'to be updated for the .dot used<br />
previous_depth = -100<br />
<br />
Do<br />
Selection.EndOf unit:=wdParagraph, Extend:=wdExtend<br />
<br />
' Depth extraction, use the outline level<br />
current_indent = Selection.Paragraphs(1).LeftIndent<br />
current_depth = current_indent / unit_indent<br />
current_outline = Selection.Paragraphs(1).OutlineLevel<br />
<br />
' Update the unit_indent when outline is < 8<br />
If current_outline < 8 And current_outline > 1 Then<br />
unit_indent = current_indent / (current_outline - 1)<br />
End If<br />
<br />
<br />
' Calculate the change in depth<br />
diff_depth = current_depth - previous_depth<br />
<br />
' Update the directory level<br />
If diff_depth = 1 Then<br />
ChDir node_name<br />
Else<br />
Do While diff_depth < 0<br />
ChDir "./.."<br />
diff_depth = diff_depth + 1<br />
Loop<br />
End If<br />
previous_depth = current_depth<br />
<br />
'remove the last character of the selection<br />
Selection.MoveRight unit:=wdCharacter, Count:=-1, Extend:=wdExtend<br />
' define if is directory or file<br />
directory_node = 0<br />
If Selection.Text Like "*<file:*" Then 'include the path<br />
'check if directory<br />
If Selection.Text Like "*/>" Then<br />
directory_node = 1<br />
End If<br />
' extract the node name<br />
Selection.MoveEndUntil Cset:="<", Count:=wdBackward<br />
Selection.MoveRight unit:=wdCharacter, Count:=-2, Extend:=wdExtend<br />
<br />
Else<br />
directory_node = 1<br />
End If<br />
node_name = Selection.Text <br />
' check now if the selection is a file<br />
If directory_node = 0 Then<br />
' selectionne the path<br />
Selection.EndOf unit:=wdParagraph, Extend:=wdExtend<br />
With Selection.Find<br />
.Text = "<file:/"<br />
.Replacement.Text = ""<br />
.Forward = True<br />
.Wrap = wdFindAsk<br />
.Format = False<br />
.MatchCase = False<br />
.MatchWholeWord = False<br />
.MatchWildcards = False<br />
.MatchSoundsLike = False<br />
.MatchAllWordForms = False<br />
End With<br />
Selection.Find.Execute<br />
Selection.Collapse Direction:=wdCollapseEnd<br />
Selection.MoveEndUntil Cset:=">", Count:=wdForward<br />
filepath = Selection.Text<br />
<br />
' using the name written in the freeemind<br />
<br />
'FileCopy<br />
FileCopy filepath, node_name<br />
<br />
Else ' if not, then it is a directory<br />
asc_code = Asc(node_name)<br />
<br />
' Check no empty name<br />
If node_name Like "o" Or node_name Like "" Then<br />
node_name = "NewFolder"<br />
End If<br />
<br />
<br />
' create a directory<br />
' doesn't handle the duplicate folder names at the same level and the end of file<br />
' I will have to add that (a day)<br />
If Asc(node_name) <> 13 Then<br />
MkDir node_name<br />
End If<br />
End If<br />
<br />
Loop While Selection.MoveDown(unit:=wdParagraph, Count:=1)<br />
End Sub<br />
<br />
5. Place the word file in the new root directory where You want files to be copied (don't forget to save the word document)<br />
<br />
6. Run the macro<br />
<br />
Known issues: <br />
* the script stops with an error message if there is special characters in the file name or path<br />
* the script stops if exists two files with the same name under the same directory<br />
<br />
This method and script has plenty of room for improvement, but it has been good enough for my task of reorganizing hundred of files (result of years of filling up several hard drives). It is a task I would not even have started without FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Thank You to the Freemind team.<br />
<br />
== ECCO ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind to ECCO:<br />
<br />
If a branch is copied and pasted directly in ECCO PRO, a well appreciated and freely available PIM (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecco_Pro Wikipedia: Ecco Pro]).<br />
<br />
The mind map structure is gracefully transformed in an outline and can be printed in a professional way.<br />
<br />
== IIS ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind to IIS:<br />
<br />
By: gobinathoss<br />
<br />
Hi,<br />
<br />
i need help to view the freemind file through IIS website<br />
<br />
i am getting the following error: This URL is malformed! no protocol:<br />
myfreemind.mm<br />
<br />
myfreemind.mm is my file name located in the IIS server<br />
<br />
...<br />
<br />
I got the solution<br />
<br />
<br />
1 ) copy freemindbrowser.html, freemindbrowser.jar and <yourmap>.mm to some<br />
folder<br />
<br />
2 ) go to IIS, right-click on your web site and choose properties. Go to HTTP<br />
Headers tab and click on MIME Types. Add the following MIME type :<br />
<br />
extension : mm <br />
MIME type : application/freemind <br />
<br />
Thanks<br />
S.Gobinath<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Accessories]]<br />
* [[Export using XSLT]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12246
Download
2013-11-19T15:44:56Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* System requirements */</p>
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The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.0.dmg?download MAC OS X]<br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
<br />
To receive news on latest releases, consider subscribing to [http://sourceforge.net/api/file/index/project-id/7118/mtime/desc/limit/20/rss RSS feed for project file releases]. See also other [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_project.php?group_id=7118 RSS feeds] of FreeMind project.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12245
Main Page
2013-11-10T13:27:24Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Project news */</p>
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
</div><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
<br />
<!--<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
--><br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. To avoid that, I would need somebody who has a developer certificate from Apple and contacts me.</p><br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12244
Download
2013-11-10T13:26:29Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Download */</p>
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The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.0.dmg?download MAC OS X]<br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_and_10.9_.28Maverick.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
<br />
To receive news on latest releases, consider subscribing to [http://sourceforge.net/api/file/index/project-id/7118/mtime/desc/limit/20/rss RSS feed for project file releases]. See also other [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_project.php?group_id=7118 RSS feeds] of FreeMind project.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Asked_questions&diff=12243
Asked questions
2013-11-10T13:26:06Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) reports that the FreeMind download is damaged. */</p>
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<br />
Here we collect a list of asked questions and answers related to free mind mapping software FreeMind. Help if you can (see [[#To edit this FAQ|To edit this FAQ]]). If you're searching for an answer to your question, why don't you just press Ctrl + F in your browser?<br />
<br />
This is not a place to ask questions. If you have a question that you want to ask, see [[Support]].<br />
<br />
== Installation ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I download the Java Runtime Environment needed to run FreeMind. ===<br />
To download JRE for Windows, go to [http://www.java.com/ Download],<br />
go to the section '''Download...''', say yes, and the download begins.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens ===<br />
First of all, we assume that you are working under Windows. Now, please start freemind.bat in the installation directory.<br />
You'll probably get:<br />
<br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
<br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger(FreeMind.java:643) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.<init>(FreeMind.java:109) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main(FreeMind.java:647) <br />
<br />
The answer to this behaviour is that you've got Java1.3 or lower installed, and this version of java is found (try java -version on the commandline to verify this). <br />
Most likely, you've installed Oracle. <br />
Change JAVA_HOME and the PATH variables to point to your actual java (1.4 or 5.0). <br />
This can be done as follows: Goto Settings -> System -> search for Environment Variables and change or create the values accordingly.<br />
<br />
Another reason Freemind won't start or will give you the effect of having the icon in the Windows taskbar but nothing else is when you install Freemind in a folder that starts with a "!" (exclamation mark); just install it in a different folder. (See http://www.cogmios.nl/java-apps-like-eclipse-or-freemind-do-not-run-in-folders-starting-with-a-20070407.html)<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens <i>TRY THIS FIRST</i>===<br />
First, check that Java is installed; Then go to Program Files\Freemind\Lib and double-click on the "Freemind.jar" file (which is an executable Jar file). <br />
<br />
Alternatively, try to start Freemind from the freemind.bat file. The command.com will open along with Freemind. Just close down Freemind (command.com will close also) and then start Freemind from the Start Menu or from freemind.exe I have no idea why this works but it did for me.<br />
<br />
Another reason why Freemind won't start is if you hava JDK installed and JAVA_HOME points to JDK instead of JRE. If you point JAVA_HOME environment variable to the JRE home then Freemind.exe starts up fine.<br />
<br />
If the above doesn't work make sure you have the path to java in your PATH variable.<br />
<br />
The format is the following:<br />
<br />
JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6<br />
<br />
PATH=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin; <br />
<br />
Your PATH will surely include more things.<br />
<br />
=== I start FreeMind and can create a map but can not save it ===<br />
The most obvious indication is that you click on open/save/save as and nothing happens. What is happening is that the file browser window is failing to open. There are two fixes; Either change JAVA_HOME to point to a JRE rather than a JDK or edit the Freemind.bat file to use the absolute path to the correct java and start Freemind with the bat file. It will be something like "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\java" instead of just java. Note the use of quote marks and that your java path may not be the same as the example. <br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens on MacOS X Leopard ===<br />
I launch FreeMind 0.8.1 on MacOS X 10.5 (Leopard), the FreeMind welcome image appears and after few moments, FreeMind quit after a pop up window "Cannot lunch Java application (Uncaught exception in main method: Java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space)".<br />
<br />
**Freemind does not seem to work if you simply drag the butterfly icon to the applications folder- you have to move the WHOLE installed folder (Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1) into the applications folder, and click on the icon within that folder (attach that icon to the dock). The program seems to need to have everything together in that folder for it to launch.<br />
<br />
Thanks SO MUCH for this! I was going NUTS trying to get this to happen! Not a tecchie by any means! Angie]<br />
<br />
This issue might be related to the problem met by OpenOffice users on Leopard. <br />
Apple seems to have replaced "Apple Computer, Inc." by "Apple, Inc." in the Java string. The JRE is thus not recognized anymore on Leopard, and Java fails. ([http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=153 Web Reference])<br />
<br />
Hope this issue will be fixed in the next FreeMind release.<br />
<br />
'' '''Temporary Solution''' '' : ''It is possible de launch FreeMind via FreeMind.app > Content > Resources > Java > lib > freemind.jar''<br />
<br />
''I suggest to place an alias in the Dock, for a more friendly access to FreeMind''<br />
<br />
'''''I was able to get FreeMind 0.9.0 beta 20 to launch on Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Leopard) by editing the Info.plist <tt>JVMVersion</tt> string to read <tt>1.6</tt> instead of <tt>1.4+</tt>. For the record, when I run <tt>java -version</tt> it reports <tt>java version "1.5.0_16"</tt>.'''''<br />
<br />
:I got the install to work by creating a Freemind folder under Applications, copying the rest of the files in the container to it (e.g. freemind.properties, plugins\, accessories\ etc) and then moving the "installed" package to that folder. It looks like Freemind needs to find those files and folders during startup.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.9 (Maverick) reports that the FreeMind download is damaged. ===<br />
We found out the problem is rather security related (checksum or certificate could not be verified). Here is the solution:<br />
<br />
* System preferences > Security & Privacy > (Press the lock and authenticate to enable the setting) -> Allow applications from anywhere. <br />
* Open Freemind. <br />
* Change the security & privacy back to its original setting. <br />
* Freemind will always open once you've approved it the first time.<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind cannot detect new version of Java. What can I do? ===<br />
Let us assume that you have installed a new<br />
version of Java, and still, FreeMind complains about having old version of Java. This may occur especially<br />
if you installed ''SDK'' rather than ''JRE''. ''SDK'' stands for ''software development kit'' and contains much more<br />
than you need to run FreeMind; you only need the runtime environment. It is important that the new version of<br />
java is in your ''path''. To check it out on Microsoft Windows, run command ``cmd" using Windows-key + R,<br />
followed by ``java -version". You should get something like<br />
<br />
java version "1.4.2_03"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_03-b02)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2_03-b02, mixed mode)<br />
<br />
where the particular version number is not important as long as it is at least 1.4.0.<br />
<br />
Additionally, it may be helpful to start '''freemind.bat''' and see what messages come.<br />
<br />
'''NOTE:''' If you have an Oracle database product installed on your computer, check the Oracle Installer to see what version of Java was installed with the database. Versions of Oracle 8, 8i, and later install JRE 1.3.1 and modify the startup path for Windows to ensure the database can start using this JRE. This installation WILL cause FreeMind to report the older version of Java, even if you install the new version (the .ini file for Oracle points Windows to the JRE 1.3.1 directory, places that in memory, and causes the fault). You can modify the .ini file to point Oracle to the newer JRE. <br />
<br />
If you don't want to change the Oracle settings: just create a batch file in the FreeMind folder with the following entry "Path-to-your-new-java-runtimes-bin/java.exe -jar lib/freemind.jar" and use that to start freemind.<br />
<br />
===Is there an IRC for freemind devs/users===<br />
<br />
===Uploading to gallery===<br />
====Uploading to gallery gives incorrect file ext. or file corruption message but the file is fine====<br />
What do I do? <br />
<br />
====Uploading filename.mm (generated with FreeMind 0.9) triggers error====<br />
''File extension does not match MIME type.''<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* An older trick (related to 0.8 , 0.9 compatibility: clean-up attribute_registry nodes) is not applicable.<br />
* Two upload-related questions have no solutions on forum.<br />
<br />
=== Which Java virtual machines does FreeMind actually work with? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind works with the virtual machines from Sun, from the version 1.4.0 and higher. FreeMind has been reported to run on the JDK 1.4.2 from Blackdown. FreeMind also works on Linux with Sun Microsystems 64bit JDK version 1.5.0.<br />
<br />
There are known issues with official release 0.8.0 of Freemind and Java 6. <br />
* Encrypted nodes will wipe out your map when trying to save it to disk. <br />
* Preferences dialog can not be opened<br />
Stick to Java 5 (alias 1.5.x) [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=1550792&group_id=7118 (see bug report)]<br />
<br />
Possible cause and work-around for problem of Preferences dialog: extended desktop (second monitor). If you extend your desktop on to a second monitor and use FreeMind on that monitor, when you close (save?) the Preferences dialog, its dialog is saved to the extended desktop location. The next time you use FreeMind without using the 2nd monitor, the Preferences dialog will not be visible. I had this problem and was able to correct it by moving the dialog back to the main monitor and saving again (note that the virtual position of the 2nd monitor relative to the main monitor is important for finding the dialog again).<br />
-RyanC, 7-Apr-08<br />
<br />
=== What is a mirror? ===<br />
A mirror is one of the SourceForge sites from which you can download FreeMind. To download FreeMind, choose ''any'' mirror; you would prefer a mirror geographically closer to the place where you live. If you experience problems with one mirror, try another.<br />
<br />
=== I run 'freemind.bat' and get an error message ===<br />
If you get <br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger<FreeMind.java:643>at<br />
freemind.main.FreeMind.<init<FreeMind.java:109> <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main<FreeMind.java:647> <br />
then the Java Virtual Machine found on your system is of version 1.3 or below. Try <br />
java -version<br />
to verify this. This happens, when you install Oracle for instance. Please, make sure, that your latest Java Virtual Machine is found when you type "java -version" by deinstalling java1.3 for example.<br />
<br />
=== USB Portable FreeMind ===<br />
Just add the following Java option in the freemind.bat or freemind.sh and everything is contained on the USB stick:<br />
<br />
-Duser.home=.[\<subdirectory, if needed>]<br />
<br />
As an example see the new content of my BAT-file, which looks like:<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
java -Duser.home=. -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\commons-lang-2.0.jar;lib\forms-1.0.5.jar;lib\jibx\jibx-run.jar;lib\jibx\xpp3.jar;lib\bindings.jar freemind.main.FreeMindStarter<br />
<br />
This lets FM create and use the subfolder .freemind in the location of the freemind.bat.<br />
<br />
As we know, USB flash drives support only limited number of writes. It means that reliability of such device drops down as time advances. Freemind, by default, saves your open maps every minute to .freemind dir which is in this case on the flash drive. If you aren't too paranoid you can avoid this by setting autosave dir to tmp dir of your OS. Freemind will automatically delete autosaves on exit so your precious data won't be left on a host machine. Go to Tools->Preferences->Path to automatic saves and set it to 'default'. Freemind will understand this on Windows probably as c:\windows\temp, Linux - /tmp or /var/tmp.<br />
<br />
That's it and have fun!<br />
<br />
=== What if the command.com window opened by FreeMind.bat annoys me? ===<br />
You can force the window not to show by having the batch file not to hold the handle to the java runtime. Effectively the command prompt is displaying command line output from java application, FreeMind, while waiting for the application to terminate before it closes. You can solve this by using javaw to suppress the command line output and forcing the command prompt to start a new process for java. Try editing the FreeMind.bat to change <tt>java -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt> with <tt>START "" javaw</tt>. The line becomes something like <tt>START "" javaw -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt><br />
<br />
If that approach does not successfully hide the window, try this approach: <br />
1. Copy the following script to a text file, <br />
2. Modify the java directory ("C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java") to match the location of yours, <br />
3. Save the file with a .vbs extension (i.e. FreeMind.vbs), and <br />
4. Double-click the file.<br />
<br />
<tt>Dim objShell<br />
<br/>Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")<br />
<br/>objShell.Run Chr(34) & "C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java" & Chr(34) & " -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-api.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-impl.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-libs.jar;lib\ant\lib\namespace.jar;lib\ant\lib\relaxngDatatype.jar;lib\ant\lib\xsdlib.jar;lib\ant\lib\jax-qname.jar;lib\ant\lib\sax.jar;lib\ant\lib\dom.jar freemind.main.FreeMind", 0, False<br />
<br/>Set objShell = Nothing<br />
</tt><br />
<br />
== Troubleshooting ==<br />
<br />
Before you start asking questions on the forum, it's a good idea to check if your problem is not already described, together with a resolution:<br />
* either on this page,<br />
* or in the Forums, there is a search function (check the SourceForge menu 'Forums &rarr; Search'),<br />
* or even in the Trackers, where you can find already reported problems.<br />
<br />
If this doesn't help, then sample the following information (under Windows, check the specific pages for other OS's) and create a Help forum topic (if you're not sure) or bug tracker item (if you're quite sure that it's a bug in FreeMind) with it:<br />
<br />
* OS version (e.g. Win XP with(out) SP2 or 3)<br />
* Java version (the output of <tt>java -version</tt> called from the command line, example as follows)<br />
C:\Users\lostuser>java -version<br />
java version "1.5.0_15"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_15-b04)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_15-b04, mixed mode, sharing)<br />
* FreeMind version (e.g. FreeMind 0.9.0.Beta20, installed from <tt>FreeMind-Windows-Installer-0.9.0_Beta_20-max.exe</tt>)<br />
* Content of the logfile <tt>%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\log.0</tt> after you've done the action making problems.<br />
* It's also a good idea to open a command line, go to FreeMind's base directory, in general with <tt>cd %ProgramFiles%\freemind</tt>, and start FreeMind from there, using the <tt>freemind.bat</tt> file, and check what happens in the console. Most content is generally similar to the above logfile, but not if FreeMind doesn't even start, for some reason (e.g. Java missing).<br />
* Check if your problem also appears with other Java programs, we generally recommend [http://jedit.sf.net/ JEdit] because it uses the same GUI type (called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(Java) Swing]) as FreeMind.<br />
<br />
;Note: under Windows XP/Vista, you can open a command line (also called a console) by pressing the keys <tt>Win+R</tt> (like Run), type <tt>cmd</tt> and press enter.<br />
<br />
== Using ==<br />
<br />
=== To add a new concept ===<br />
<br />
A new concept is referred to as a "node." Use the "Insert" key on PCs to add a new node. MAC users need to [[Asked Questions#To_set_a_different_key_for_new_child_node_on_Mac_computers | set a different key]]. Nodes are not limited to just concepts. They can also include sentences, paragraphs or even short articles.<br />
<br />
=== Is there an undo feature in FreeMind? ===<br />
Starting with FreeMind 0.8, there is an undo and redo feature.<br />
<br />
If you are using 0.7, then use the following tips to prevent data loss:<br />
<br />
* Use FreeMind's autosave-feature <br />
: This feature is enabled by default... auto saved files will be found in ~/.freemind/<br />
<br />
* Install a clipboard manager, which will make all elements, which you cut from FreeMind, available in its history. A freeware example of a clipboard manager for MS Windows is [http://www.yankee-clipper.net Yankee Clipper].<br />
<br />
=== How much memory do I need? ===<br />
<br />
''Keywords: RAM.''<br />
<br />
Experience shows that 64 MB is not sufficient, while 128 MB is already enough, provided that you do not run another Java application. Correct me if I'm wrong. I am using FreeMind on Windows 95 + 128 MB without any problems.<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.8RC5 on Windows 95 with 64 MB and Java 1.4.0 is possible and the response time ''is'' in acceptable limits. -- [[User:Stefano|Stefano]] 02:01, 11 Jul 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
Running FreeMind 0.7.1 on Debian Linux and Java 1.4.2.03 (j2sdk1.4) with my Omnibook 800 laptop (78 MB RAM, P166) just fine. I haven't tried any big projects with it yet, but so far it's very responsive. --[[User:Nullman|Kyle]] 09:14, 30 Jan 2006 (PST)<br />
<br />
=== To move a node to the other side of root or re-arrange nodes ===<br />
<br />
Drag the node onto root and you see one half of root getting gray. Move the node to the other half and <br />
this half gets gray. Just drop the node on the side you want to have it.<br />
As of version 0.9.0 you can also use <tt>Ctrl + &larr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &rarr;</tt> to move a node in the desired direction (not only to change the side with respect to root, try it out; <tt>Ctrl + &uarr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &darr;</tt> do work as well). For Mac users, it's <tt>Command+&larr;</tt> and <tt>Command+&rarr;</tt> respectively.<br />
<br />
If you want to rearrange the nodes on your map using your mouse, you should ''not'' move the nodes around using the small "handle" appearing when your pointer hovers over the node, but you should grab the node itself, move it around and see how it throws a shadow upon the place it'll land once you release the mouse button.<br />
If you've already messed up your map, select the culprit nodes and reset their position using the menu <tt>Format &rarr; Reset Position</tt>.<br />
<br />
The "handle" will only move around the node without changing its position in relation to the other nodes.<br />
<br />
=== To create a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Go to the source node. <br />
# Mark it with the mouse. <br />
# Press the left mouse button. <br />
# Hold this button. <br />
# Press Ctrl+Shift buttons. <br />
# Continue to hold all these buttons. <br />
# Go to the destination node. <br />
# Release the mouse button, first. <br />
# Then release the keyboard buttons. <br />
<br />
You have your link. Alternatively, drag'n drop holding right mouse button.<br />
<br />
=== To remove a graphical link ===<br />
<br />
# Right-Click on the curved arrow of the graphical link (Mac users, press Control and click to see the options menu)<br />
# Choose "Remove Arrow Link" from the pop-up menu<br />
<br />
(Left-clicking on a graphical link does nothing)<br />
<br />
=== To remove a local link ===<br />
<br />
# Select the node with the link, and press Ctrl+K ("edit link") (Command+K in Mac).<br />
# In the "Edit hyperlink manually..." dialog that appears, clear the contents of the text field, then click OK.<br />
<br />
=== To add user icons to FreeMind ===<br />
Currently, adding user [http://www.guiicons.com Icons] is not possible.<br />
BUT you can add an inline images to any node. Use the following code example:<br />
<nowiki><html><img src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/pics/me.jpg"></nowiki><br />
in a FreeMind node. This should also work with local files using "file://" instead of "http://".<br />
<br />
However if you want to change the source code there is a way to add your own icons.<br />
You have to modify the “freemind.jar” file. (By default you can find it under “C:\Program Files\FreeMind\lib”)<br />
You can modify a .jar file easily with WinRAR. If you have WinRAR installed on your computer just right click the file you want to modify and choose Open With WinRAR.<br />
* 1. Add your own icons: Use the button Add in WinRAR GUI to add your icons to “freemind.jar\images\icons”<br />
* 2. Change file “freemind.properties”: find row that starts with “icons.list=” and add your icon names<br />
* 3. Change file “Resources_xx.properties”: where xx is your local language. Add rows icon_iconName = iconDescription, where iconName is the name of your icon and iconDescription the text you want to see on the tooltip of your icon<br />
<br />
=== To open links in only one browser window, rather than several. ===<br />
To our knowledge this is not possible at the moment.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (old)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Tools > '''Options''' > <br />
2) Click '''Advanced'''<br />
3) Toggle Tabbed Browsing<br />
4) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (1.5.0.12)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Edit > '''Preferences''' > <br />
2) Click '''Tabs'''<br />
3) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''A possible Work Around:''' There is a way to do this if you use the [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Firefox browser] instead of Internet Explorer, provided you<br />
install the Firefox extension called ''Single Window'' (available from [http://update.mozilla.org/extensions/showlist.php?category=Tabbed%20Browsing here]). Using this extension, every time you click on an external web link on a mind map, it will open the relevant page in a new tab in an existing Firefox window, rather than a new browser window. I have found this to be a much easier way to navigate the pages opened. I have only tried this with mm files opened from the file system at the moment (i.e. not served from a web server in the browser applet).<br />
<br />
To '''open external web links in a new tabs''' in Firefox follow [http://texturizer.net/firefox/tips.html#beh_reuse this tip] (works both for Linux and Windows). You have to add a line in your user.js file and install [http://piro.sakura.ne.jp/xul/_tabextensions.html.en Tabbrowser extensions].<br />
<br />
=== Is it difficult to provide FreeMind with Java Webstart?=== Well, it's not that easy. Joerg Mueller succeeded in doing just that and has sent his source code to Daniel Polansky, who did not succeed in getting it running; he did not consider that a high priority. What is important is that Microsoft Windows users have a convenient installer, and the users of the other operating systems are already used to not so convenient methods; the installation is pretty straightforward anyway.<br />
<br />
=== To create PDF out of FreeMind's mind map ===<br />
To create pdf out of FreeMind's mind map, you've got several<br />
options.<br />
<br />
* Use File/Export/As PDF...<br />
<br />
* Create DocBook, then pdf. Use [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz XSLT transformations sheets] from Christoph Rissner to convert FreeMind's mind map to Mind Manager's mind map, then to DocBook, and create pdf from that DocBook. You can read more on that on [http://hkrott.iicm.edu/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html Abgeschlossene Arbeiten] &gt; Mind Maps.<br />
<!-- Old link to http://hkrott.iicm.edu/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz would not work any --><br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using a pdf printer driver.<br />
** Use open source [http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ PDFCreator]. It uses Ghostscript as its backend.<br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using Acrobat's Distiller. Provided that you have full version of Adobe Acrobat installed (not just reader), you can print to a pdf using the Distiller or Writer options in your printer list. Make sure you check the "fit to one page" option under File > Page Setup. Also, make sure you set antialias to all under edit > preferences. This will make it look crisper. The only downside to this option is that it doesn't do the icons very well.<br />
<br />
* First print to postscript, then convert to pdf.<br />
** In Linux, create postscript by printing to a file using a postscript printer, and convert the postscript file to pdf afterwards, by using the shell-command ps2pdf or using [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/ Ghostscript].<br />
** In Windows, install any postscript color printer (Like AppleColor 600) to print to a file. When printing to that printer, choose a folder and a file that ends with .ps. Then, open that *.ps with [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/gsview/index.htm gsview] and choose ''File/Convert to PDF'' (let the program choose it all). Then save the file with the same name, but ending with .pdf. That's all. You might need to read the help files to tune it all up (only once).<br />
<br />
* Export FreeMind's mind map to HTML, paste it into Microsoft Word, format it as you see fit, and convert it to pdf using the techniques decribed above.<br />
<br />
=== To create Encapsulated PostScript (eps, epsi) out of FreeMind's mind map (for LaTex) ===<br />
<br />
* Via PNG (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Export your mind map as *.png<br />
** Install Package sam2p<br />
** Convert png to eps: sam2p file.png file.eps<br />
* Via PostScript (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Print to file.ps using a PostScript printer<br />
** Install package ghostscript<br />
** Convert to epsi with: ps2epsi file.ps (This does not always work)<br />
** Now you have file.epsi<br />
<br />
=== To convert mind maps between FreeMind and MindManager ===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
=== Who is the development team of FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Daniel Polansky: the director of FreeMind is Daniel Polansky, i.e. me. The<br />
label ``director" is not quite appropriate; ``parliament"<br />
would be better. I test new versions, give advice, sometimes<br />
act in the name of FreeMind, forbid versions to be released<br />
because of insufficient quality, and approve them when<br />
they're ready. Also, I set up barriers for new directions.<br />
<br />
The main actor on the scene is Christian Foltin. We use<br />
the label ``code master" to denote his role, and also<br />
``manager". He does most of the work and decides which<br />
code changes are acceptable what concerns the<br />
quality of code. He takes care of mergers. Also, he<br />
coordinates the developers.<br />
<br />
An important developer is Dimitri Polivaev.<br />
<br />
=== To have brainstorm-like mode similar to one found in MindManager.===<br />
Did you notice you can hit Enter and Shift-Enter to create sibling nodes?<br />
It is not exactly the behavior of brainstorm mode of MindManager, but still<br />
close to it.<br />
<br />
=== What operating systems does FreeMind successfully run on? ===<br />
<br />
* ''Microsoft Windows.'' Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1 & SP2), Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista.<br />
* ''Linux.'' Mandrake 9.2 and 10, RedHat Pro WS 3, RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, Fedora Core 2, Fedora 8 & 9, SuSE (8.2 using the RPM for 9.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.2), Ubuntu (Warty, Hardy, Intrepid Ibis), Debian (sarge, sid), Slackware 9.1, Gentoo, Mepis 3.3.1, Mepis 3.4-2.rc1, PCLinuxOS 2010. ''BSD.'' FreeBSD (5.2.1, 5.4, 6.1), Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4.4, 10.4.8, 10.4.11)<br />
* ''Other.'' OS/2, Solaris 9 and 10.<br />
''Keywords: platforms.''<br />
<br />
=== Is there a PDA-Version, e.g. for Palm or Pocket PC? ===<br />
On PDA, you can use [[FreeMindPDA]]. It uses cross-platform [http://www.superwaba.com SuperWaba] Open Source SDK. However, it does not use mind map view, but rather plain tree view; it is not a proper FreeMind version in that sense. See also [[Stuff#PDA|FreeMind and PDA]].<br />
For an iPhone version of FreeMind that can read small FreeMind mind maps, see [[Platform]].<br />
<br />
=== What is the largest size mindmap I can edit with FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
In principle, there are no built-in limits. Practically, the maximum reported size is 11 MB at a map with 22,000 nodes; after exporting to HTML and pasting to Microsoft Word, the very same content had 15.6 MB, with 1500 pages. For a better practical estimation, experimental tests are needed, as the maximum given so far is only a lower bound on practical limits.<br />
<br />
I've been appending daily notes to a single mind-map file continually for many months on a 3 GHz Pentium 4 with 2 GB RAM running windowsXP. The file has grown to about half a megabyte, 420K, and there is a noticable difference in Freemind's responsiveness dealing with it, but it still works for me.<br />
<br />
=== How can I keep FreeMind from opening the last file from the last session? ===<br />
One way is to disable the changing of the file "auto.properties" (which is in the same folder as [[user.properties]]). Be aware that the menu "Edit -> Preferences" will not change anything any more than!<br><br />
To do that go to the file auto.properties and delete everything behind "onStartIfNotSpecified=" in that line. Now set the file "auto.properties" to read-only.<br />
<br />
Another way is to change the auto.properties on the fly during startup. Copy the next lines of code into a batch-file and put this into the same directory as freemind.exe. This batchfile will add an extra line to the auto.properties file. In fact, it does the same as the above, but it still enables you to change the properties.<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
echo onStartIfNotSpecified= >> "%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\auto.properties"<br />
call .\freemind.exe<br />
<br />
===To change the fill color on bubbles.===<br />
There's an icon for it at the main toolbar. Additionally,<br />
you can find it in the popup menu at Node > Style > Cloud color.<br />
<br />
===To remove a cloud===<br />
Press Ctrl+Shift+B to toggle clouds.<br />
<br />
=== To search in FreeMind === <br />
''Keywords: find.'' Press Ctrl + F. For finding next occurrence, press Ctrl + G. Searching is<br />
restricted to the descendants of the node selected when pressing Ctrl + F. The search is<br />
a breadth-first search, first finding occurrences in the nodes closer to the starting node.<br />
<br />
===To move nodes around=== To move them up and down, use ctrl + up and down arrows. To move them wherever you want, use drag'n drop with mouse. ''Keywords: move around, reorganize.''<br />
<br />
=== What does antialias mean in FreeMind preferences? ===<br />
<br />
To antialias means to make fonts or curves look smooth by drawing additional pixels with in-between color. See also wikipedia on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antialiasing antialiasing].<br />
<br />
By default, FreeMind antialiases edges only. FreeMind can also antialias text, but with the current state of the technology, it does not look good enough. At least, new Java RE 1.5.0 has better antialiasing of text than Java RE 1.4.x. Also, it is possible to set the whole application to antialiasing, including the menus and editing box; by using the command line option <code>-Dswing.aatext=true</code> of Java 1.5.0. Unfortunately, this is not available if you're using FreeMind.exe to launch FreeMind. <br />
<br />
=== What kind of encryption is used? ===<br />
<br />
: ''See [[Encryption]].''<br />
<br />
=== Reminders don't work when I start a map. The PDF-Export is not present. What's happening? ===<br />
There, the plugins (not only the PDF/SVG one) appear only if you start FreeMind from the directory where it has been installed. Especially if you start FreeMind by double-clicking on a FreeMind file (.mm file), this is not the case. So, use your icon and choose open to open your file.<br />
<br />
== Customizing FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I add a new keyboard shortcut ===<br />
To add a new keyboard shortcut, say for "Change node background color", open the file<br />
mindmap_menus.xml (in freemind.jar) and search for "background", say.<br />
<br />
You'll find<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Here, you add a new keyboard ref attribute like:<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_background_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Open the file freemind.properties and add a line like<br />
<pre><br />
#<br />
keystroke_node_color = alt F<br />
keystroke_node_color_blend = alt B<br />
keystroke_edge_color = alt E<br />
keystroke_node_background_color=alt N<br />
</pre><br />
But you have to search for free keys...<br />
<br />
=== To set expert settings ===<br />
<br />
Most of expert settings are stored in the [[user.properties]] file.<br />
<br />
=== To use another browser ===<br />
<br />
If you want to use another browser, edit the [[user.properties]] file and change the following property according to your operation system: <br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt <br />
default_browser_command_windows_9x <br />
default_browser_command_mac <br />
default_browser_command_other_os <br />
<br />
You have to write something like<br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt = C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe "{0}"<br />
...<br />
<br />
=== To change language ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Lydia<br />
<br />
language= ja<br />
<br />
language = ja <br />
<br />
Don't forget to remove the # character. Restart FreeMind and you have changed the language to German. See also [[Development#To_translate_FreeMind_into_your_language|the list of available languages]].<br />
<br />
=== To set a different key for new child node on Mac computers ===<br />
<br />
NOTE: The latest version of Freemind now sets the "tab" key as the default key for inserting a new node on a mac. Unfortunately, this is not documented in an obvious place. If you right or control click on a node you see a menu that does tell you the Tab shortcut for creating a child node but this is easily missed.<br />
<br />
In a manner similar to changing the language, replace<br />
<br />
#keystroke_add_child = INSERT <br />
<br />
with<br />
<br />
keystroke_add_child = control shift ENTER<br />
<br />
in the file [[user.properties]]. Pay attention that you write the key code ENTER in capital letters. <br />
<br />
N.B. Setting the ADD CHILD MAC is not enough, ADD CHILD must also be set (at least with Beta 9 on Leopard)<br />
<br />
This can also be done via the Freemind GUI by selecting Tools/Preferences/Keystrokes instead of editing the properties file.<br />
<br />
The command ("Apple") key can be referred to as "meta" in these keystroke sequences - in case you were wondering.<br />
<br />
=== There is no shortcut to insert a note. Why? ===<br />
There is no shortcut on purpose, as this action does not come with undo. <br />
<br />
If you want to have this shortcut, you can download the sources, patch NodeNote.xml such that it contains a key_stroke="alt N" in the first lines as here: <br />
<br />
<br />
<plugin_action <br />
documentation="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_documentation" <br />
name="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_name" <br />
base="freemind.extensions.NodeHookAdapter" <br />
'''key_stroke="alt N"''' <br />
icon_path="accessories/plugins/icons/knotes.png" <br />
label="accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties" <br />
class_name="accessories.plugins.NodeNote" instanciation="Once"> <br />
<br />
<br />
compile and you are done. BUT REMEMBER: Pressing your key on a node, that already contains a note, makes this note to remove WITHOUT UNDO. <br />
<br />
At your own risk, Chris<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Using physical styles (or patterns) ===<br />
<br />
Physical styles and patterns are the same and can be compared to "styles" in a text writer: you define a set of styling attributes, give this set a name, and can then assign the style or pattern to different nodes in the same way.<br />
<br />
The patterns are defined in the file <tt>patterns.xml</tt> placed in the FreeMind user directory. In Windows, that file is <tt>C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\.freemind\patterns.xml</tt>; under Linux, it's <tt>~/.freemind/patterns.xml</tt>. The generic format of this file is the following:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><br />
<patterns><br />
<pattern name="Pattern1"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
<pattern name="Pattern2"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
[...more patterns...]<br />
</patterns><br />
<br />
As you can see from above, you need to give each pattern a unique name, and then you need to assign pattern properties. Each pattern property is of the form <tt><'''pattern_property_name''' value="'''property_value'''"/></tt>, or <tt><'''pattern_property_name'''/></tt>, and each property stands for a different format parameter. Where the property is listed without value attribute, the corresponding format is reset to its default value. The following property names are possible:<br />
<br />
* pattern_node_background_color<br />
* pattern_node_color<br />
* pattern_node_style<br />
* pattern_node_text<br />
* pattern_node_font_name<br />
* pattern_node_font_bold<br />
* pattern_node_font_italic<br />
* pattern_node_font_size<br />
* pattern_icon<br />
* pattern_edge_color<br />
* pattern_edge_style<br />
* pattern_edge_width<br />
* pattern_child<br />
<br />
==== Allowed values ====<br />
<br />
For colors, the format of the value is "#RRGGBB", where RR, GG, BB are the hexadecimal values of the red, green, blue components of a color, e.g. "#B3B95C".<br />
<br />
<code>pattern_icon</code> can take one of the following values:<br />
<br />
* help<br />
* messagebox_warning<br />
* idea<br />
* button_ok<br />
* button_cancel<br />
* full-1<br />
* full-2<br />
* full-3<br />
* full-4<br />
* full-5<br />
* full-6<br />
* full-7<br />
* back<br />
* forward<br />
* attach<br />
* ksmiletris<br />
* smily_bad<br />
* clanbomber<br />
* desktop_new<br />
* flag<br />
* gohome<br />
* kaddressbook<br />
* knotify<br />
* korn<br />
* Mail<br />
* password<br />
* pencil<br />
* stop<br />
* wizard<br />
* xmag<br />
* bell<br />
* bookmark<br />
* penguin<br />
* licq<br />
<br />
; TODO : Add more explanations about the possible values and exact impact for each property.<br />
<br />
==== Example(s) ====<br />
<br />
An example of a pattern is therefore:<br />
<br />
<pattern name="Blue with edges and icon"><br />
<pattern_node_background_color/><br />
<pattern_node_color value="#000099"/><br />
<pattern_node_style/><br />
<pattern_icon value="flag"/><br />
<pattern_edge_color value="#009999"/><br />
<pattern_edge_style/><br />
<pattern_edge_width value="4"/><br />
</pattern><br />
<br />
This information and more can be discovered by opening any .mm file in a text or XML editor. You can usually search for the text in an element to find the example of what you want to learn how to do.<br />
<br />
; Note : the complete list of pattern properties can be found in the source code, in the file <tt>freemind/freemind_actions.xsd</tt> (search for ''pattern_''), and the list of icons in the file <tt>freemind/modes/MindIcon.java</tt> (search for ''mAllIconNames.add'').<br />
<br />
== Can one make a script to run filters according to the attributes of selected nodes ==<br />
<br />
I'm looking for a way to run filters more intuitively by making the filter by way of clicking on the attributes and icons in nodes on the mind map. Is this possible. Or i guess more simply to make a script that will run a selected filter (However this would be time consuming to do that for many nodes) Any suggestions?<br />
<br />
== Mind maps on web pages with FreeMind's applet ==<br />
<br />
=== To get FreeMind's applet working. ===<br />
If you experience problems viewing a mind map published by someone else, the most common problem is that you have to use Java >= 1.4 in your browser. Check this using the "About plugins" section of your browser (or a similar place). If you have Java >= 1.4 installed and still experiencing problems check out Internet Explorer's settings by selecting Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Java and make sure ``Use Java2" is enabled.<br />
<br />
=== To present your mind map on the web ===<br />
Use FreeMind's browser applet. The following [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/docs/Serving%20Freemind%20maps%20in%20a%20browser/index.html document] (thanks to Bob) explains what to do to have a complete testing environment for your applet. <br />
<br />
=== Quick Java Applet instructions if you are already a code wiz ===<br />
<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" ARCHIVE="freemindbrowser.jar" <br />
WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<PARAM NAME="type" VALUE="application/x-java-applet;version=1.4"><br />
<PARAM NAME="scriptable" VALUE="false"><br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
<\!-- ^ this has no effect on my pc --><br />
<PARAM NAME="modes" VALUE="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode"><br />
<PARAM NAME="browsemode_initial_map" VALUE="http://www.osde.info/osde.mm"><br />
<\!-- ^ Put the FULL path to your map here --><br />
<param NAME="initial_mode" VALUE="Browse"><br />
<param NAME="selection_method" VALUE="selection_method_direct"><br />
</APPLET><br />
<br />
In some cases, it may be necessary to set the '''ARCHIVE''' property to also use the '''Full Path''' to the .jar file. In the above example, the initial '''APPLET''' element would appear as:<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" <br />
ARCHIVE="http://www.exmaple.com/freemindbrowser.jar" WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<br />
The most recent version of above source and freemindbrowser.jar are contained in the freemindbrowser.zip-Archive, which you can get from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=16120 the sourceforge-site].<br />
<br />
=== To view the toolbar automatically after the applet starts ===<br />
It is necessary to edit the html starter of the applet and change the corresponding property. That is, set<br />
toolbarVisible=true. More precisely, add a tag <br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
to freemindbrowser.html or whatever name you have changed the file to.<br />
<br />
=== Is there a list of names and values and functions of all params for the applet? ===<br />
No. Theoretically, all parameters found in user.properties can be used as parameters of the applet.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Is it possible to change or edit the map through an applet? ===<br />
<br />
No. There is no applet for ''editing'' mind maps; only for viewing.<br />
<br />
=== My document isn't opened by the applet ===<br />
<br />
The URL of the document *must* end with .mm. If it doesn't the document opens in a new browser window. The trick I use is to append a dummy parameter like in this example:<br />
<br />
http://myserver/mypath/mydoc?e=.mm<br />
<br />
This trick is specially useful for dynamic documents. (this is an opinion only. Some people, like Garito, thinks in another way)<br />
<br />
===Java Applet for XHTML===<br />
<br />
The same Freemind Browser can be used but instead of using the 'applet' element, the 'object' element can be used instead. Using Shayne Steele's [http://ww2.cs.fsu.edu/~steele/XHTML/appletObject.html approach], the following code can be used for placing a file called Textbook.mm that is located in http://example.com/freemind/ (along with the freemindbrowser.jar file):<br />
<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="java:freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class"<br />
type="application/x-java-applet"<br />
archive="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar"<br />
width="450" height="300"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="clsid:8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93"<br />
codebase="http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0-windows-i586.cab"<br />
height="300" width="450"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="code" value="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="archive" value="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;strong&gt;<br />
This browser does not have a Java Plug-in.<br />
&lt;/strong&gt;<br />
&lt;br /&gt;<br />
&lt;a href="http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/downloads/index.html"&gt;<br />
Get the latest Java Plug-in here.<br />
&lt;/a&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]&gt;--&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
<br />
It works and it is valid markup. If placing in an HTML file, use '&gt;' instead of ' /&gt;' for the param element ending.<br />
<br />
== Workarounds in FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
===FreeMind behaves strange or crashes. What can I do?===<br />
First try reinstalling both Java (mostly the latest version is best) and Freemind. Often this solves problems. <br />
One of the problems solved in this way was:<br />
<br />
'' ''My computer crashes, or more precisely locks, when I click on a link in FreeMind, using J2RE 1.4.2_03 on Windows 98. Reinstalling helped. In retrospect, I think what broke it was that I renamed the J2RE directory to something easier to write in the bat file path statement. Broke it. ''<br />
<br />
=== When I drag files into the FreeMind window, FreeMind slows down or I get a mind map of the file system ===<br />
This is a bug which is a least present on FreeMind 7.2 beta and lower on Windows. I only know of a workaround for this: Go to the [[user.properties]] and delete ",freemind.modes.filemode.FileMode". This disables the file mode of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== Changing the key bindings in user.properties does not work ===<br />
It seems that capitalization IS important in the keybindings. I wrote "enter" and it didn't work. I changed it to "ENTER" and it worked!<br />
(FreeMind 7.2 beta)<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind fails to work with or, cannot export large maps ===<br />
When FreeMind fails to work with big maps, you may do the following.<br />
<br />
Assign more memory to the Java virtual machine as a workaround by editing the launching script. Edit <code>freemind.bat</code> or <code>Freemind.sh</code> and add a <code>-Xmx''MEM''</code> parameter to the <code>java</code> command line at the end of the script, like <code>java -Xmx512m ...</code> for 512 megabytes maximum memory and <code>java -Xmx768m ...</code> for 768 megabytes maximum memory. Believing the manual of Java, the default is 64 MB and the maximum is slightly less than 2000 on an x86 processor, which should be enough.<br />
<br />
Beware that exporting may still take a while. For instance, it may take 11 minutes to export a mind map with 740 nodes to JPEG.<br />
<br />
<strong>On OS X</strong>:<br />
Edit the Info.plist file <code>/Applications/Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1/FreeMind.app/Contents/Info.plist</code> and add the following key to the <br /><code><br />
&lt;key&gt;Java&lt;/key&gt; <br /><br />
&lt;dict&gt; </code><br />section:<br /><br />
<code><br />
&lt;key&gt;VMOptions&lt;/key&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;string&gt;-Xmx1024m&lt;/string&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
=== Plugins not found when FreeMind 0.8 starts by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map ===<br />
<br />
The following Microsoft Windows laucher fixes the problem that plugins were not found when FreeMind was started by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map. Download the [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1361629&group_id=7118&atid=307118 patch with fixed Windows launcher], and replace <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> found in <tt>C:\Program Files\FreeMind</tt> with the one found in the patch, given you are in Windows. Backing up the original <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> is advisable.<br />
<br />
=== Freemind 0.9.0RC4 can't quit without saving ===<br />
I try to quit without saving (respond "No" to question) and it just goes back to map. Ended task with Task Manager on Windows and got same prompt and goes back to map again. Ending task a second time with Task Manager finally kills the program.<br />
<br />
== Using HTML in long nodes ==<br />
<br />
=== What HTML tags does FreeMind support? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind supports basic HTML in its nodes. For HTML to take effect, a node must start<br />
with "&lt;html>". What HTML is supported depends on the Java virtual machine.<br />
Among others, users have reported the following uses:<br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p style="background-color:yellow">the node text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p align="center">the node <br> text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
=== To embed, or more precisely link, images into FreeMind. ===<br />
You can link images into FreeMind using context menu of a node, accessed using right click (on MAC OS X Panther use Control click). Or type the following:<br />
&lt;html&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;image.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/html&gt;<br />
where image.jpg is the reference to an image.<br />
<br />
=== To put the contents of a Microsoft Word document into FreeMind. ===<br />
<br />
* First paste the Word document into Microsoft FrontPage.<br />
* Delete the images afterwards as FreeMind does not support them.<br />
* Remove the &lt;head> ... &lt;/head> in the source text view in FrontPage.<br />
* But leave the &lt;html>! The node needs to start with that.<br />
* Replace &lt;body&gt; with &lt;body width=600&gt; or similar width specification.<br />
* Finally, paste the HTML text as a long node into FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== To have tables in FreeMind ===<br />
If you have Microsoft Frontpage available, it is convenient to create and<br />
edit HTML content there and paste it to and from FreeMind. Beware that the html code has to start with<br />
''&lt;html&gt;''. This way, you can conveniently create tables using the drawing tools of Frontpage.<br />
You can create formatted text this way as well; in that case, beware to set ''&lt;body width=600&gt;''<br />
or similar. However, FreeMind does not interpret all HTML; especially, it does not interpret inline<br />
CSS styling so you have to use hard formatting instead.<br />
<br />
If you want the table borders to have a '''nice two dimensional look''' rather than bevelled, start<br />
the HTML as follows.<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<head><br />
<style> td { border-style: solid } table { border-style: solid } </style><br />
</head><br />
<br />
== Generating mind maps programmatically ==<br />
<br />
=== To insert a newline into a node ===<br />
<br />
Insert <code>&amp;#xa;</code> instead of plain newline. Example of a map with three newlines:<br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="New Mindmap"><br />
<node TEXT="A&amp;#xa;B&amp;#xa;C&amp;#xa;D" POSITION="right"/><br />
</node><br />
</map><br />
<br />
=== To use unicode characters in the node text ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind understands and uses <code>&amp;#xnn;</code>, where nn is equivalent to the '''hexadecimal''' number representing the character. It '''does not''' understand <code>&amp;#nnn;</code>, where nnn is '''decimal''' number. An example of a map containing ''AretA?A?A?A©'' follows. <br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="Aret&amp;#xe9;"/><br />
</map><br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Microsoft Windows ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I install a test version of FreeMind? ===<br />
Just unzip the package to the folder "C:\Program Files\FreeMind". That completes the "installation".<br />
You can start it by running freemind.exe (or freemind.bat if the exe does not exist). You can find test versions [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/testversions/ here].<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind does not seem to be affected by the things I edit in the user.properties. Why? ===<br />
See [[user.properties]].<br />
[http://www.slow-computer-solutions.org/ slow computer solutions]<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind starts and reacts so slow. Why? How to resolve? ===<br />
This seems to be an effect of the connection between Java and MS DirectX. You can deactivate the usage of DirectX for Freemind by editing the Freemind.bat file in your FreeMind directory.<br />
<br />
Add the parameter<br />
<br />
-Dsun.java2d.noddraw=true <br />
<br />
before the final expression <tt>freemind.main.FreeMind</tt>.<br />
<br />
Of course, now you have to use Freemind.bat to start the program instead of executing Freemind.exe. Do not forget to update file associations as well: [[Windows File Associations]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==== SlickRun ====<br />
<br />
On Windows, if the application launcher utility [http://www.bayden.com/SlickRun/ SlickRun] is running at the same time as FreeMind, it causes FreeMind to (for some reason) respond very slowly. Possible workarounds: <br />
* Move FreeMind and SlickRun onto different monitors (on a multi-monitor system).<br />
* Close SlickRun while FreeMind is running.<br />
<br />
=== File Operations are slow ===<br />
With Java6 Update2 you will probably notice this [http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6578753 bug]. Sun is working on it. Perhaps, you can downgrade to Java6 Update1 or Java5 in the meantime.<br />
<br />
=== To create a screenshot of FreeMind and paste it into Microsoft Word or Microsoft Powerpoint ===<br />
To take a screenshot of your whole windows screen into clipboard, press Ctrl + Print Screen. To take a screenshot<br />
of the active window only into clipboard, press Alt + Print Screen. Select your Word or Powerpoint document<br />
and press Ctrl + V. On German keyboard, the key PrintScreen has the label "Druck". However, such a screenshot<br />
also contains FreeMind's window frame, not just the map contents. In Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint, this<br />
can be solved by cropping the screenshot; the cropping tool can be found in Picture toolbar..<br />
<br />
===To export a map to Microsoft Powerpoint===<br />
There's no elegant way to export a map to PowerPoint. One option is to take a screenshot, and paste it into Powerpoint. PowerPoint supports graphic file insertion, so another option is upgrading to a more recent version of FreeMind that supports JPEG export.<br />
<br />
One another solution is by using a Flash plugin:<br />
<br />
1. Insert a control "Shockwave Flash Object" with the Control toolbar (go to display/toolbar/customise if not available).<br />
<br />
2. Activate the propeties window by double clicking on the rectangle of the object<br />
<br />
3. Click on the custom "property"<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the "movie URL" to the full path of the plugin (i.e: c:\path\visorFreemind.swf)<br />
<br />
5. Set the "base URL" to the name of your freemind file (i.e.: index.mm) <br />
<br />
6. Start your diaporama and you will see the cross inside the rectangle replaced by your freemind map<br />
<br />
<br />
In PowerPoint 2007 --[[User:HugoContreras|HugoContreras]] 17:41, 5 Dec 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the property "movie" to '''visorFreemind.swf?xml_path=index.mm'''.<br />
<br />
5. Set the property "Play" to '''true'''. Set the property "EmbedMovie" to '''true'''.<br />
<br />
Save ppt file in the same location that visorFreemind.swf and index.mm<br />
<br />
<br />
If not successfull with those explanation, you will find a more complete information at the following address: [http://www.flashgeek.com FlashGeek]<br />
<br />
Or you can export to RTF using a XSLT like this:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><br />
<br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/">{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252<br />
{\fonttbl<br />
{\f1\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq0 Arial;}<br />
}<br />
{\colortbl;<br />
\red0\green0\blue0;<br />
}<br />
{\stylesheet<br />
{\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110\level1 heading 1;}<br />
{\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level2 heading 2;}<br />
{\s3\li585\fi-225\f1\fs28\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level3 heading 3;}<br />
{\s4\li900\fi-180\f1\fs24\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level4 heading 4;}<br />
{\s5\li1260\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level5 heading 5;}<br />
{\s6\li1620\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level6 heading 6;}<br />
}<br />
<xsl:apply-templates /><br />
}<br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
<xsl:for-each select="child::node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\li0\fi0\qc{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
</xsl:for-each><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node" /><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:stylesheet> <br />
<br />
and then open it using PowerPoint.<br />
<br />
===To export / import a map to Microsoft Project===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in the Java language, which is great for development and deployment of cross-platform applications.<br />
Freemind uses the Swing graphical user interface toolkit, which can use different looks and feels in order to mimic visuals and behaviours proprietary to the target execution platforms.<br />
<br />
<br />
On Microsoft Windows OS, the application fits quite nicely with the rest of the environment, but on Apple MacOS-X, things are often not quite right. MacOS-X users usually have higher expectations when it comes to usability and UI consistency, so they might become frustrated by the lack of compliance to their user interface guidelines.<br />
<br />
<br />
Here are some tips to enhance the user experience when using MacOS-X:<br />
<br />
<br />
#Keyboard shortcuts<br />
#:The "Tao Of Mac" weblog posted a tip for replacing the "CTRL" key by the "COMMAND" (Apple) key:<br />
#:http://the.taoofmac.com/space/Applications/FreeMind<br />
#Look and feel<br />
#:"Quaqua" is a look and feel for Swing that emulates the Aqua user interface:<br />
#:http://www.randelshofer.ch/quaqua/download.html<br />
#Shift-click to select multiple nodes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Using a default Save/Open Directory for FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
This is a workaround that works for me. My biggest pain was navigating to my Maps directory with FreeMind everytime I wanted to save a new, or open an existing map. My Maps directory is ~/Documents/Maps. Here's the process to do so:<br />
<br />
* Copy your existing .freemind directory from ~ to ~/Documents/Maps or wherever you want your default Map save directory to be.<br />
<br />
* Go to /Applications/FreeMind.app -- using Finder. <br />
<br />
* Use Finder to Show Contents of the FreeMind App<br />
<br />
* Navigate to Contents/MacOS<br />
<br />
* Rename the "JavaApplicationStub" to "JavaApplicationStub.real"<br />
<br />
* Create an executable shellscript with the content below:<br />
<br />
<pre>#!/bin/sh<br />
export HOME=$HOME/Documents/Maps<br />
<br />
logger "================= Running FreeMind with new home"<br />
<br />
<br />
exec /Applications/FreeMind.app/Contents/MacOS/JavaApplicationStub.real<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
* Chmod +x on the shellscript (from Terminal)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Done. You've now got a default save directory and open directory. This was a huge timesaver, evertime I fire up FreeMind, it saves me a lot of navigation and time.<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Linux and other UNIX-like systems ==<br />
<br />
Go to the specific page [[FreeMind on Linux]].<br />
<br />
== Misc ==<br />
<br />
language = ja<br />
<br />
=== Is FreeMind mind mapping software? ===<br />
<br />
The term '''mind mapping''' is related to british psychologist Tony Buzan. In Buzan's context, mind map is a tree with many colors, pictures and personal expression. '''FreeMind is not''' really '''mind mapping''' software '''in the sense of Tony Buzan''', nevertheless, one would say that FreeMind belongs to the class of so called '''mind mapping software'''.<br />
<br />
Some of members of that class come pretty close to Buzan. Have a look at the site of first class commercial mind mapping software [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager]. You may also want to see [http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-maps-examples.htm examples] of mind maps in Buzan's sense.<br />
<br />
=== To spell FreeMind correctly. === <br />
"FreeMind", with a capital M.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I find a quick reference list of default keyboard shortcuts for the Windows 0.7.1 version? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
<br />
=== To suggest new enhancements of FreeMind ===<br />
''Keywords: additional features, additional functions.''<br />
At FreeMind's project page, you can [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=7118&atid=357118 submit Requests for Enhancements (RFEs)].<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Where can I make a monetary donation to FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Currently, we do not accept any monetary donations. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 00:32, 21 Nov 2005 (PST)<br />
<br />
== This FAQ ==<br />
<br />
=== I have a question not listed here, what should I do? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Support]].<br />
<br />
=== To edit this FAQ ===<br />
Edit this page like any other wiki page (click edit or press alt-E). When adding a question to the talk page, imitate the format of already existing questions.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I practice editing pages on this Wiki? ===<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12242
Download
2013-11-10T13:24:51Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Download */</p>
<hr />
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The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.0.dmg?download MAC OS X]<br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Maverick (10.9) and Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
<br />
To receive news on latest releases, consider subscribing to [http://sourceforge.net/api/file/index/project-id/7118/mtime/desc/limit/20/rss RSS feed for project file releases]. See also other [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_project.php?group_id=7118 RSS feeds] of FreeMind project.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Apartment_search_using_ImmoScout_(German)&diff=12241
Apartment search using ImmoScout (German)
2013-10-24T04:41:23Z
<p>Christianfoltin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Immobiliensuche mit ImmoScout® und FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind ermittelt die Suchergebnisse zu Deinen Anfragen, verlinkt sie und sammelt die wichtigsten Informationen zu den Objekten (Preis, Größe und Lage sowie das Alter der Anzeige). Du fügst ggf. weitere Daten hinzu und kannst das Objekt sogar mit der Position auf der Landkarte verknüpfen (wenn eine Adresse vorliegt). Uninteressante Objekte kommen in eine Schublade und werden von FreeMind ausgeblendet, so daß sich nicht mehrmals betrachtet werden müssen.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wohnungssuche.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
=== Vorbereitung (Kurzfassung) ===<br />
<br />
# Download und Auspacken des Demopaketes: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/code/ci/1.1.0/tree/admin/docs/features/1_0_0/immoscout.zip ZIP-File]. Die enthaltene MindMap mit FreeMind öffnen.<br />
# Gehe zu [http://www.immoscout24.de], gib Deine Suchparameter ein (die Anzahl der Suchergebnisse sollte nicht zu hoch sein, also z.B. nicht in ganz Berlin) und lass' die Ergebnisse anzeigen. Am besten sortiere noch nach dem Preis, dann bekommst Du die Ergebnisse auch später in FreeMind richtig sortiert.<br />
# Kopiere die Webadresse dieser ersten Seite der Suchergebnisse im Browser (Strg+L, Strg+C) und verlinke den Knoten „Wohnung“ mit dieser Adresse (Strg+K, Strg+V, Eingabetaste (Mac-Benutzer ersetzen Strg bitte durch die Apfeltaste im gesamten Text.)).<br />
# Extras->Einstellungen->Scripte und die ersten drei Haken setzen.<br />
# Extras->Auswerten betätigen. Die Suchergebnisse werden geladen.<br />
<br />
=== Die Suchergebnisse ===<br />
Nun hast Du eine Map mit allen aktuellen Suchergebnissen. Jedes Ergebniss ist mit der Detailseite aus ImmoScout verlinkt. Die Knoten bekommen automatisch Icons nach dem Alter der Anzeige. Dabei bedeutet (0) – (9) das Alter in Wochen des Angebotes. Nach 9 Wochen bleibt das Alter allerdings auf 9 stehen. Wenn das Angebot in der Zwischenzeit gelöscht wurde, so erhält es ein rotes Kreuz als erstes Icon.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Hinzufügen von Informationen ===<br />
<br />
Meistens ergibt die Analyse der Details wichtige Zusatzinformationen (bsw. „Zu nahe an der Bahn“, „Interessante Strasse“, „Wohnzimmer ist etwas klein“). Diese bestimmen im Vergleich mit den anderen Objekten, ob Du Dir die Zeit nimmst, das Objekt wirklich anzufragen. Daher würde ich sie als eigene Unterknoten hinzufügen (wie auf dem Foto ersichtlich). <br />
Auch wenn ich Objekte angefragt habe, habe ich die Daten hinzufügt, und das Briefsymbol angehängt. Sehr schöne Objekte haben bei mir eine Wolke bekommen, etc. <br />
Auch das Strukturieren von Objekten hat mir geholfen. Als Kategorien kamen bei mir beispielsweise „Im Bau“ oder „Altbau“ vor.<br />
Insbesondere war es nützlich einen eigenen Knoten mit den Besichtigungsterminen zu haben, damit man bei vielen Terminen die Übersicht behält.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Kontinuierliche Auswertung ===<br />
<br />
Mittels Extras → Auswerten werden die Knoten mit ImmoScout24 abgeglichen. Neue Objekte werden unten angefügt und können damit schnell gefunden und durchgeschaut werden. FreeMind identifiziert die Objekte anhand ihrer ID in ImmoScout. <br />
<br />
<br />
=== Ausblenden von uninteressanten Objekten ===<br />
<br />
Uninteressante Objekte nicht löschen! Dann würden sie beim nächsten Aktualisieren erneut gefunden. Um sie verschwinden zu lassen, machst du einfach den Knoten zum Kind von „Uninteressant“, und klappst diesen danach einmal zu (mit der Leertaste). Weitere nicht passende Objekte schiebst Du einfach auf „Uninteressant“ drauf, und sie verschwinden. Manchmal ist es sogar sehr nützlich, die alten Objekte noch nachzuschauen, da sie zum Teil unter neuem Namen oder nur einer neuen ID wieder auftauchen. Dann kannst Du Dir ansehen, welche Kommentare Du schon beim letzten Mal hattest.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Verknüpfung mit der Landkarte ===<br />
<br />
Sehr oft ist es wichtig, zu wissen, wo das Objekt genau ist. Wenn in der Anzeige eine Adresse angegeben ist (das kommt durchaus häufig vor), dann wird sie als letzter Unterknoten angegeben. Mittels Bearbeiten → Zeige Adresse in Karte oder der Tastenkombination Alt+Strg+F gelangst Du direkt zu dem Punkt in der Karte. Falls die Adresse gefunden wurde kannst Du direkt mit Strg+Eingabe die Stelle speichern.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Verwalten von mehreren Suchanfragen in einer Map ===<br />
<br />
Dies ist ganz einfach. Kopiere einfach den Knoten „Wohnung“ und füge ihn an einer neuen Stelle der Map ein (natürlich nicht als Unterknoten!). Dann nimmst Du die Webadresse von Deiner weiteren Anfrage und veränderst die Verlinkung des Knotens (siehe Punkt 3. oben). Entferne die alten Suchergebnisse und alles unterhalb „Uninteressant“. Danach führt Extras → Auswerten dazu, dass alle Suchanfragen in der Map gleichzeitig bearbeitet werden.</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Apartment_search_using_ImmoScout_(German)&diff=12240
Apartment search using ImmoScout (German)
2013-10-24T04:41:09Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Vorbereitung (Kurzfassung) */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{warning}} ImmoScout hat das Webseitenlayout geändert; dies muss erst im Skript nachgezogen werden, bevor es wieder funktioniert!<br />
<br />
== Immobiliensuche mit ImmoScout® und FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind ermittelt die Suchergebnisse zu Deinen Anfragen, verlinkt sie und sammelt die wichtigsten Informationen zu den Objekten (Preis, Größe und Lage sowie das Alter der Anzeige). Du fügst ggf. weitere Daten hinzu und kannst das Objekt sogar mit der Position auf der Landkarte verknüpfen (wenn eine Adresse vorliegt). Uninteressante Objekte kommen in eine Schublade und werden von FreeMind ausgeblendet, so daß sich nicht mehrmals betrachtet werden müssen.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wohnungssuche.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
=== Vorbereitung (Kurzfassung) ===<br />
<br />
# Download und Auspacken des Demopaketes: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/code/ci/1.1.0/tree/admin/docs/features/1_0_0/immoscout.zip ZIP-File]. Die enthaltene MindMap mit FreeMind öffnen.<br />
# Gehe zu [http://www.immoscout24.de], gib Deine Suchparameter ein (die Anzahl der Suchergebnisse sollte nicht zu hoch sein, also z.B. nicht in ganz Berlin) und lass' die Ergebnisse anzeigen. Am besten sortiere noch nach dem Preis, dann bekommst Du die Ergebnisse auch später in FreeMind richtig sortiert.<br />
# Kopiere die Webadresse dieser ersten Seite der Suchergebnisse im Browser (Strg+L, Strg+C) und verlinke den Knoten „Wohnung“ mit dieser Adresse (Strg+K, Strg+V, Eingabetaste (Mac-Benutzer ersetzen Strg bitte durch die Apfeltaste im gesamten Text.)).<br />
# Extras->Einstellungen->Scripte und die ersten drei Haken setzen.<br />
# Extras->Auswerten betätigen. Die Suchergebnisse werden geladen.<br />
<br />
=== Die Suchergebnisse ===<br />
Nun hast Du eine Map mit allen aktuellen Suchergebnissen. Jedes Ergebniss ist mit der Detailseite aus ImmoScout verlinkt. Die Knoten bekommen automatisch Icons nach dem Alter der Anzeige. Dabei bedeutet (0) – (9) das Alter in Wochen des Angebotes. Nach 9 Wochen bleibt das Alter allerdings auf 9 stehen. Wenn das Angebot in der Zwischenzeit gelöscht wurde, so erhält es ein rotes Kreuz als erstes Icon.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Hinzufügen von Informationen ===<br />
<br />
Meistens ergibt die Analyse der Details wichtige Zusatzinformationen (bsw. „Zu nahe an der Bahn“, „Interessante Strasse“, „Wohnzimmer ist etwas klein“). Diese bestimmen im Vergleich mit den anderen Objekten, ob Du Dir die Zeit nimmst, das Objekt wirklich anzufragen. Daher würde ich sie als eigene Unterknoten hinzufügen (wie auf dem Foto ersichtlich). <br />
Auch wenn ich Objekte angefragt habe, habe ich die Daten hinzufügt, und das Briefsymbol angehängt. Sehr schöne Objekte haben bei mir eine Wolke bekommen, etc. <br />
Auch das Strukturieren von Objekten hat mir geholfen. Als Kategorien kamen bei mir beispielsweise „Im Bau“ oder „Altbau“ vor.<br />
Insbesondere war es nützlich einen eigenen Knoten mit den Besichtigungsterminen zu haben, damit man bei vielen Terminen die Übersicht behält.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Kontinuierliche Auswertung ===<br />
<br />
Mittels Extras → Auswerten werden die Knoten mit ImmoScout24 abgeglichen. Neue Objekte werden unten angefügt und können damit schnell gefunden und durchgeschaut werden. FreeMind identifiziert die Objekte anhand ihrer ID in ImmoScout. <br />
<br />
<br />
=== Ausblenden von uninteressanten Objekten ===<br />
<br />
Uninteressante Objekte nicht löschen! Dann würden sie beim nächsten Aktualisieren erneut gefunden. Um sie verschwinden zu lassen, machst du einfach den Knoten zum Kind von „Uninteressant“, und klappst diesen danach einmal zu (mit der Leertaste). Weitere nicht passende Objekte schiebst Du einfach auf „Uninteressant“ drauf, und sie verschwinden. Manchmal ist es sogar sehr nützlich, die alten Objekte noch nachzuschauen, da sie zum Teil unter neuem Namen oder nur einer neuen ID wieder auftauchen. Dann kannst Du Dir ansehen, welche Kommentare Du schon beim letzten Mal hattest.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Verknüpfung mit der Landkarte ===<br />
<br />
Sehr oft ist es wichtig, zu wissen, wo das Objekt genau ist. Wenn in der Anzeige eine Adresse angegeben ist (das kommt durchaus häufig vor), dann wird sie als letzter Unterknoten angegeben. Mittels Bearbeiten → Zeige Adresse in Karte oder der Tastenkombination Alt+Strg+F gelangst Du direkt zu dem Punkt in der Karte. Falls die Adresse gefunden wurde kannst Du direkt mit Strg+Eingabe die Stelle speichern.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Verwalten von mehreren Suchanfragen in einer Map ===<br />
<br />
Dies ist ganz einfach. Kopiere einfach den Knoten „Wohnung“ und füge ihn an einer neuen Stelle der Map ein (natürlich nicht als Unterknoten!). Dann nimmst Du die Webadresse von Deiner weiteren Anfrage und veränderst die Verlinkung des Knotens (siehe Punkt 3. oben). Entferne die alten Suchergebnisse und alles unterhalb „Uninteressant“. Danach führt Extras → Auswerten dazu, dass alle Suchanfragen in der Map gleichzeitig bearbeitet werden.</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Release_1.0.0&diff=12239
Release 1.0.0
2013-10-20T18:26:45Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest */</p>
<hr />
<div>== WOW Features ==<br />
<br />
* Clones: nodes and its sub-nodes can be cloned. The two copies will then be synchronized<br />
* Collaboration: two or more people can work simultaneously on the same map <br />
* Restore complete session<br />
* Location based mindmapping<br />
* Spell checking on input<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Copy a node via Edit -> Copy<br />
* Paste a clone of this node (and its children) via Edit -> Paste as Clone<br />
* Both source and destination nodes get a (CLONE) symbol (you can disable this in the file freemind.properties).<br />
* Every change to the source or the destination node will be synchronized on the other one.<br />
* This works after saving and loading later on, too.<br />
* It is possible to have clones inside of other clones.<br />
* It is impossible to move a clone into another clone of the same node.<br />
* To disable a clone, move to the source node and choose "Clone node" again (The UI must be tweaked, IMHO)<br />
<br />
== Collaboration ==<br />
* You can share a map in your network. <br />
* To do this, you need to specify a port and a password. Then you are the master.<br />
* Others that reach your master-host '''and''' the port can connect with the password.<br />
* They will get exactly the same map as a local copy.<br />
* Each change from any participants is distributed among all participants.<br />
* To end the collaboration, just choose "Share map" again. Then, some seconds later, all clients see, that the collaboration has ended.<br />
* The title of the window shows the hostname, port and the participants of the collaboration.<br />
* Observe, that there is little security around. Only the password is present, but the communication is in plain.<br />
<br />
== Restore session ==<br />
* FreeMind loads each map opened in the last session, <br />
* restores the zoom and<br />
* the last selected nodes.<br />
* This feature can be switched off in the preferences.<br />
<br />
== Location Based Mind Mapping ==<br />
Now, you can associate nodes of a mindmap with geographical locations. Each<br />
node can have at most one location. <br />
<br />
Use cases:<br />
* Store interesting places (eg. restaurants or business partner addresses)<br />
* Organize a geographical search. Examples:<br />
** house hunting<br />
** holiday location<br />
<br />
<font color="green">There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn4aCnbZ2mE&vq=hd1080 screen cast] from the author available!</font><br />
<br />
With the integrated map viewer using maps<br />
from [http://www.osm.org/ openstreetmaps] you can visualize them inside of FreeMind (in the "Tools" menu under "Show Map" or Ctrl+Alt+M).<br />
To add a node with a location, just open the map viewer, search for it (using the geographical find Ctrl+F) and double click the location. At this location, the usual node edit window appears to<br />
enter its description. Finally, a new child with this location has been<br />
created.<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkRestaurants.png|600px]]<br />
<br />
* The position, the map center, the zoom factor and the map source (the map provider, e.g. Mapnik) are stored. Moreover, a tooltip image is created and stored in the same directory as the map itself.<br />
* The positions of folded nodes are not displayed in the map viewer. Thus, the mind map structure is represented in the geographical map as well.<br />
* To change a node's position, just drag&amp;drop it.<br />
* The node's context menu contains more actions. Each can be applied to multiple selected nodes as well.<br />
<br />
More location-based features:<br />
* You can add a little map as a picture to the node.<br />
* You can jump to a node (restoring its position, zoom, etc.).<br />
* You can remove its geographical position.<br />
* You can export the map view as an image.<br />
* In the viewer, you can use the mouse wheel to zoom, cursor to move and Shift + cursor to move page wise.<br />
* You can set a home position and use the "Pos1" key to navigate to it immediately.<br />
* You can select nodes and if you press shift with the right click, you can select rectangular areas as well.<br />
* You can search for places locally. This means, that the search takes only visible points into account. Try Control-L to activate the local search.<br />
<br />
=== Real Estate Search with FreeMind ===<br />
See [[Wohnungssuche]] (in german).<br />
<br />
=== Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest ===<br />
Using the point of interest (POI) data from [http://osmand.net/ Osmand] it is possible to create maps like the ones [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind-unstable/1.0.0_Beta1/GeographicalMapExamples/ here]. Just unzip and open with FreeMind. You'll get two folding levels of types for POI. <br />
<br />
[[File:NewYork.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Thus, it is possible to see all schools of New York on the integrated FreeMind-OSM map as shown in this screen shot:<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkSchools.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Observe, that these mind maps are (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC-BY-SA].<br />
'''Moreover, these mind maps are very big, so be patient with FreeMind opening folded nodes.''' Eventually, you have to increase the memory limit of the application.<br />
<br />
To create such maps, do the following:<br />
* Use the point of interest (POI) data from [http://download.osmand.net/rawindexes/ here] and <br />
* the converter from [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/code/ci/master/tree/admin/software/openstreetmap/ here].<br />
* You'll get maps with two folding levels of types for POI.<br />
<br />
== Other features ==<br />
* Moreover it contains a feature from Eclipse: Jump to the last edit locations (control-q): <br />
** If you press Control-Q, you'll get to the node ultimately changed. <br />
** Pressing Control-Q again moves to the last but second and so on. <br />
** Ten places are stored.<br />
* Headless export of maps to graphics<br />
* QuickLook Plugin for Mac: Drop (FreeMind to the applications folder and) the FreemindQL.qlgenerator into the QuickLook folder. <br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLook.png]]<br />
<br />
* Now, open FreeMind and close it again<br />
* Wait some time, or run 'qlmanage -r' on the command line<br />
* After that, select a mindmap in the finder and press the SPACE bar. You get a picture of this map without opening FreeMind itself:<br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLookResult.png]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Development]]<br />
<br />
* Testplan [[TestPlanFor1.0.0]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Release_1.0.0&diff=12238
Release 1.0.0
2013-10-20T18:25:40Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest */</p>
<hr />
<div>== WOW Features ==<br />
<br />
* Clones: nodes and its sub-nodes can be cloned. The two copies will then be synchronized<br />
* Collaboration: two or more people can work simultaneously on the same map <br />
* Restore complete session<br />
* Location based mindmapping<br />
* Spell checking on input<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Copy a node via Edit -> Copy<br />
* Paste a clone of this node (and its children) via Edit -> Paste as Clone<br />
* Both source and destination nodes get a (CLONE) symbol (you can disable this in the file freemind.properties).<br />
* Every change to the source or the destination node will be synchronized on the other one.<br />
* This works after saving and loading later on, too.<br />
* It is possible to have clones inside of other clones.<br />
* It is impossible to move a clone into another clone of the same node.<br />
* To disable a clone, move to the source node and choose "Clone node" again (The UI must be tweaked, IMHO)<br />
<br />
== Collaboration ==<br />
* You can share a map in your network. <br />
* To do this, you need to specify a port and a password. Then you are the master.<br />
* Others that reach your master-host '''and''' the port can connect with the password.<br />
* They will get exactly the same map as a local copy.<br />
* Each change from any participants is distributed among all participants.<br />
* To end the collaboration, just choose "Share map" again. Then, some seconds later, all clients see, that the collaboration has ended.<br />
* The title of the window shows the hostname, port and the participants of the collaboration.<br />
* Observe, that there is little security around. Only the password is present, but the communication is in plain.<br />
<br />
== Restore session ==<br />
* FreeMind loads each map opened in the last session, <br />
* restores the zoom and<br />
* the last selected nodes.<br />
* This feature can be switched off in the preferences.<br />
<br />
== Location Based Mind Mapping ==<br />
Now, you can associate nodes of a mindmap with geographical locations. Each<br />
node can have at most one location. <br />
<br />
Use cases:<br />
* Store interesting places (eg. restaurants or business partner addresses)<br />
* Organize a geographical search. Examples:<br />
** house hunting<br />
** holiday location<br />
<br />
<font color="green">There is a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn4aCnbZ2mE&vq=hd1080 screen cast] from the author available!</font><br />
<br />
With the integrated map viewer using maps<br />
from [http://www.osm.org/ openstreetmaps] you can visualize them inside of FreeMind (in the "Tools" menu under "Show Map" or Ctrl+Alt+M).<br />
To add a node with a location, just open the map viewer, search for it (using the geographical find Ctrl+F) and double click the location. At this location, the usual node edit window appears to<br />
enter its description. Finally, a new child with this location has been<br />
created.<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkRestaurants.png|600px]]<br />
<br />
* The position, the map center, the zoom factor and the map source (the map provider, e.g. Mapnik) are stored. Moreover, a tooltip image is created and stored in the same directory as the map itself.<br />
* The positions of folded nodes are not displayed in the map viewer. Thus, the mind map structure is represented in the geographical map as well.<br />
* To change a node's position, just drag&amp;drop it.<br />
* The node's context menu contains more actions. Each can be applied to multiple selected nodes as well.<br />
<br />
More location-based features:<br />
* You can add a little map as a picture to the node.<br />
* You can jump to a node (restoring its position, zoom, etc.).<br />
* You can remove its geographical position.<br />
* You can export the map view as an image.<br />
* In the viewer, you can use the mouse wheel to zoom, cursor to move and Shift + cursor to move page wise.<br />
* You can set a home position and use the "Pos1" key to navigate to it immediately.<br />
* You can select nodes and if you press shift with the right click, you can select rectangular areas as well.<br />
* You can search for places locally. This means, that the search takes only visible points into account. Try Control-L to activate the local search.<br />
<br />
=== Real Estate Search with FreeMind ===<br />
See [[Wohnungssuche]] (in german).<br />
<br />
=== Open Source Success Story: Points of Interest ===<br />
Using the point of interest (POI) data from [http://osmand.net/ Osmand] it is possible to create maps like the ones [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind-unstable/1.0.0_Beta1/GeographicalMapExamples/ here]. Just unzip and open with FreeMind. You'll get two folding levels of types for POI. <br />
<br />
[[File:NewYork.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Thus, it is possible to see all schools of New York on the integrated FreeMind-OSM map as shown in this screen shot:<br />
<br />
[[File:NewYorkSchools.png|800px]]<br />
<br />
Observe, that these mind maps are (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC-BY-SA].<br />
'''Moreover, these mind maps are very big, so be patient with FreeMind opening folded nodes.''' Eventually, you have to increase the memory limit of the application.<br />
<br />
To create such maps, do the following:<br />
* Use the point of interest (POI) data from [http://download.osmand.net/rawindexes/ here] and <br />
* the converter from [http://freemind.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=freemind/freemind;a=tree;f=admin/software/openstreetmap;h=c906809a1ef374d60d447f3bfbde3c5c425f6def;hb=HEAD here].<br />
* You'll get maps with two folding levels of types for POI.<br />
<br />
== Other features ==<br />
* Moreover it contains a feature from Eclipse: Jump to the last edit locations (control-q): <br />
** If you press Control-Q, you'll get to the node ultimately changed. <br />
** Pressing Control-Q again moves to the last but second and so on. <br />
** Ten places are stored.<br />
* Headless export of maps to graphics<br />
* QuickLook Plugin for Mac: Drop (FreeMind to the applications folder and) the FreemindQL.qlgenerator into the QuickLook folder. <br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLook.png]]<br />
<br />
* Now, open FreeMind and close it again<br />
* Wait some time, or run 'qlmanage -r' on the command line<br />
* After that, select a mindmap in the finder and press the SPACE bar. You get a picture of this map without opening FreeMind itself:<br />
<br />
[[File:QuickLookResult.png]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Development]]<br />
<br />
* Testplan [[TestPlanFor1.0.0]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12237
Main Page
2013-10-20T15:09:39Z
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[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> The release has a lot of new functions (in comparison with the 0.9.0 release two years ago). Especially clones, collaboration and geographical maps are the major new functions. The most important usability addition is the spell checker (thanks to Eike). For an overview over new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
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'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. To avoid that, I would need somebody who has a developer certificate from Apple and contacts me.</p><br />
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<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
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Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Apartment_search_using_ImmoScout_(German)&diff=12236
Apartment search using ImmoScout (German)
2013-10-19T21:06:34Z
<p>Christianfoltin: </p>
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== Immobiliensuche mit ImmoScout® und FreeMind ==<br />
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FreeMind ermittelt die Suchergebnisse zu Deinen Anfragen, verlinkt sie und sammelt die wichtigsten Informationen zu den Objekten (Preis, Größe und Lage sowie das Alter der Anzeige). Du fügst ggf. weitere Daten hinzu und kannst das Objekt sogar mit der Position auf der Landkarte verknüpfen (wenn eine Adresse vorliegt). Uninteressante Objekte kommen in eine Schublade und werden von FreeMind ausgeblendet, so daß sich nicht mehrmals betrachtet werden müssen.<br />
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[[File:Wohnungssuche.png|800px]]<br />
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=== Vorbereitung (Kurzfassung) ===<br />
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# Download und Auspacken des Demopaketes: [http://freemind.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=freemind/freemind;a=blob_plain;f=admin/docs/features/1_0_0/immoscout.zip;hb=HEAD ZIP-File]. Die enthaltene MindMap mit FreeMind öffnen.<br />
# Gehe zu [http://www.immoscout24.de], gib Deine Suchparameter ein (die Anzahl der Suchergebnisse sollte nicht zu hoch sein, also z.B. nicht in ganz Berlin) und lass' die Ergebnisse anzeigen. Am besten sortiere noch nach dem Preis, dann bekommst Du die Ergebnisse auch später in FreeMind richtig sortiert.<br />
# Kopiere die Webadresse dieser ersten Seite der Suchergebnisse im Browser (Strg+L, Strg+C) und verlinke den Knoten „Wohnung“ mit dieser Adresse (Strg+K, Strg+V, Eingabetaste (Mac-Benutzer ersetzen Strg bitte durch die Apfeltaste im gesamten Text.)).<br />
# Extras->Einstellungen->Scripte und die ersten drei Haken setzen.<br />
# Extras->Auswerten betätigen. Die Suchergebnisse werden geladen.<br />
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=== Die Suchergebnisse ===<br />
Nun hast Du eine Map mit allen aktuellen Suchergebnissen. Jedes Ergebniss ist mit der Detailseite aus ImmoScout verlinkt. Die Knoten bekommen automatisch Icons nach dem Alter der Anzeige. Dabei bedeutet (0) – (9) das Alter in Wochen des Angebotes. Nach 9 Wochen bleibt das Alter allerdings auf 9 stehen. Wenn das Angebot in der Zwischenzeit gelöscht wurde, so erhält es ein rotes Kreuz als erstes Icon.<br />
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=== Hinzufügen von Informationen ===<br />
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Meistens ergibt die Analyse der Details wichtige Zusatzinformationen (bsw. „Zu nahe an der Bahn“, „Interessante Strasse“, „Wohnzimmer ist etwas klein“). Diese bestimmen im Vergleich mit den anderen Objekten, ob Du Dir die Zeit nimmst, das Objekt wirklich anzufragen. Daher würde ich sie als eigene Unterknoten hinzufügen (wie auf dem Foto ersichtlich). <br />
Auch wenn ich Objekte angefragt habe, habe ich die Daten hinzufügt, und das Briefsymbol angehängt. Sehr schöne Objekte haben bei mir eine Wolke bekommen, etc. <br />
Auch das Strukturieren von Objekten hat mir geholfen. Als Kategorien kamen bei mir beispielsweise „Im Bau“ oder „Altbau“ vor.<br />
Insbesondere war es nützlich einen eigenen Knoten mit den Besichtigungsterminen zu haben, damit man bei vielen Terminen die Übersicht behält.<br />
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=== Kontinuierliche Auswertung ===<br />
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Mittels Extras → Auswerten werden die Knoten mit ImmoScout24 abgeglichen. Neue Objekte werden unten angefügt und können damit schnell gefunden und durchgeschaut werden. FreeMind identifiziert die Objekte anhand ihrer ID in ImmoScout. <br />
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=== Ausblenden von uninteressanten Objekten ===<br />
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Uninteressante Objekte nicht löschen! Dann würden sie beim nächsten Aktualisieren erneut gefunden. Um sie verschwinden zu lassen, machst du einfach den Knoten zum Kind von „Uninteressant“, und klappst diesen danach einmal zu (mit der Leertaste). Weitere nicht passende Objekte schiebst Du einfach auf „Uninteressant“ drauf, und sie verschwinden. Manchmal ist es sogar sehr nützlich, die alten Objekte noch nachzuschauen, da sie zum Teil unter neuem Namen oder nur einer neuen ID wieder auftauchen. Dann kannst Du Dir ansehen, welche Kommentare Du schon beim letzten Mal hattest.<br />
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=== Verknüpfung mit der Landkarte ===<br />
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Sehr oft ist es wichtig, zu wissen, wo das Objekt genau ist. Wenn in der Anzeige eine Adresse angegeben ist (das kommt durchaus häufig vor), dann wird sie als letzter Unterknoten angegeben. Mittels Bearbeiten → Zeige Adresse in Karte oder der Tastenkombination Alt+Strg+F gelangst Du direkt zu dem Punkt in der Karte. Falls die Adresse gefunden wurde kannst Du direkt mit Strg+Eingabe die Stelle speichern.<br />
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=== Verwalten von mehreren Suchanfragen in einer Map ===<br />
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Dies ist ganz einfach. Kopiere einfach den Knoten „Wohnung“ und füge ihn an einer neuen Stelle der Map ein (natürlich nicht als Unterknoten!). Dann nimmst Du die Webadresse von Deiner weiteren Anfrage und veränderst die Verlinkung des Knotens (siehe Punkt 3. oben). Entferne die alten Suchergebnisse und alles unterhalb „Uninteressant“. Danach führt Extras → Auswerten dazu, dass alle Suchanfragen in der Map gleichzeitig bearbeitet werden.</div>
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<p>Christianfoltin: /* How do I download the Java Runtime Environment needed to run FreeMind. */</p>
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== Installation ==<br />
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=== How do I download the Java Runtime Environment needed to run FreeMind. ===<br />
To download JRE for Windows, go to [http://www.java.com/ Download],<br />
go to the section '''Download...''', say yes, and the download begins.<br />
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=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens ===<br />
First of all, we assume that you are working under Windows. Now, please start freemind.bat in the installation directory.<br />
You'll probably get:<br />
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Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
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at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger(FreeMind.java:643) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.<init>(FreeMind.java:109) <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main(FreeMind.java:647) <br />
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The answer to this behaviour is that you've got Java1.3 or lower installed, and this version of java is found (try java -version on the commandline to verify this). <br />
Most likely, you've installed Oracle. <br />
Change JAVA_HOME and the PATH variables to point to your actual java (1.4 or 5.0). <br />
This can be done as follows: Goto Settings -> System -> search for Environment Variables and change or create the values accordingly.<br />
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Another reason Freemind won't start or will give you the effect of having the icon in the Windows taskbar but nothing else is when you install Freemind in a folder that starts with a "!" (exclamation mark); just install it in a different folder. (See http://www.cogmios.nl/java-apps-like-eclipse-or-freemind-do-not-run-in-folders-starting-with-a-20070407.html)<br />
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=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens <i>TRY THIS FIRST</i>===<br />
First, check that Java is installed; Then go to Program Files\Freemind\Lib and double-click on the "Freemind.jar" file (which is an executable Jar file). <br />
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Alternatively, try to start Freemind from the freemind.bat file. The command.com will open along with Freemind. Just close down Freemind (command.com will close also) and then start Freemind from the Start Menu or from freemind.exe I have no idea why this works but it did for me.<br />
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Another reason why Freemind won't start is if you hava JDK installed and JAVA_HOME points to JDK instead of JRE. If you point JAVA_HOME environment variable to the JRE home then Freemind.exe starts up fine.<br />
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If the above doesn't work make sure you have the path to java in your PATH variable.<br />
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The format is the following:<br />
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JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6<br />
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PATH=C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin; <br />
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Your PATH will surely include more things.<br />
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=== I start FreeMind and can create a map but can not save it ===<br />
The most obvious indication is that you click on open/save/save as and nothing happens. What is happening is that the file browser window is failing to open. There are two fixes; Either change JAVA_HOME to point to a JRE rather than a JDK or edit the Freemind.bat file to use the absolute path to the correct java and start Freemind with the bat file. It will be something like "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\java" instead of just java. Note the use of quote marks and that your java path may not be the same as the example. <br />
=== I start FreeMind but nothing happens on MacOS X Leopard ===<br />
I launch FreeMind 0.8.1 on MacOS X 10.5 (Leopard), the FreeMind welcome image appears and after few moments, FreeMind quit after a pop up window "Cannot lunch Java application (Uncaught exception in main method: Java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space)".<br />
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**Freemind does not seem to work if you simply drag the butterfly icon to the applications folder- you have to move the WHOLE installed folder (Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1) into the applications folder, and click on the icon within that folder (attach that icon to the dock). The program seems to need to have everything together in that folder for it to launch.<br />
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Thanks SO MUCH for this! I was going NUTS trying to get this to happen! Not a tecchie by any means! Angie]<br />
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This issue might be related to the problem met by OpenOffice users on Leopard. <br />
Apple seems to have replaced "Apple Computer, Inc." by "Apple, Inc." in the Java string. The JRE is thus not recognized anymore on Leopard, and Java fails. ([http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=153 Web Reference])<br />
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Hope this issue will be fixed in the next FreeMind release.<br />
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'' '''Temporary Solution''' '' : ''It is possible de launch FreeMind via FreeMind.app > Content > Resources > Java > lib > freemind.jar''<br />
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''I suggest to place an alias in the Dock, for a more friendly access to FreeMind''<br />
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'''''I was able to get FreeMind 0.9.0 beta 20 to launch on Mac OS X 10.5.5 (Leopard) by editing the Info.plist <tt>JVMVersion</tt> string to read <tt>1.6</tt> instead of <tt>1.4+</tt>. For the record, when I run <tt>java -version</tt> it reports <tt>java version "1.5.0_16"</tt>.'''''<br />
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:I got the install to work by creating a Freemind folder under Applications, copying the rest of the files in the container to it (e.g. freemind.properties, plugins\, accessories\ etc) and then moving the "installed" package to that folder. It looks like Freemind needs to find those files and folders during startup.<br />
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=== OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) reports that the FreeMind download is damaged. ===<br />
We found out the problem is rather security related (checksum or certificate could not be verified). Here is the solution:<br />
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* System preferences > Security & Privacy > Allow applications from anywhere. <br />
* Open Freemind. <br />
* Change the security & privacy back to its original setting. <br />
* Freemind will always open once you've approved it the first time.<br />
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=== FreeMind cannot detect new version of Java. What can I do? ===<br />
Let us assume that you have installed a new<br />
version of Java, and still, FreeMind complains about having old version of Java. This may occur especially<br />
if you installed ''SDK'' rather than ''JRE''. ''SDK'' stands for ''software development kit'' and contains much more<br />
than you need to run FreeMind; you only need the runtime environment. It is important that the new version of<br />
java is in your ''path''. To check it out on Microsoft Windows, run command ``cmd" using Windows-key + R,<br />
followed by ``java -version". You should get something like<br />
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java version "1.4.2_03"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.4.2_03-b02)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.4.2_03-b02, mixed mode)<br />
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where the particular version number is not important as long as it is at least 1.4.0.<br />
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Additionally, it may be helpful to start '''freemind.bat''' and see what messages come.<br />
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'''NOTE:''' If you have an Oracle database product installed on your computer, check the Oracle Installer to see what version of Java was installed with the database. Versions of Oracle 8, 8i, and later install JRE 1.3.1 and modify the startup path for Windows to ensure the database can start using this JRE. This installation WILL cause FreeMind to report the older version of Java, even if you install the new version (the .ini file for Oracle points Windows to the JRE 1.3.1 directory, places that in memory, and causes the fault). You can modify the .ini file to point Oracle to the newer JRE. <br />
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If you don't want to change the Oracle settings: just create a batch file in the FreeMind folder with the following entry "Path-to-your-new-java-runtimes-bin/java.exe -jar lib/freemind.jar" and use that to start freemind.<br />
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===Is there an IRC for freemind devs/users===<br />
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===Uploading to gallery===<br />
====Uploading to gallery gives incorrect file ext. or file corruption message but the file is fine====<br />
What do I do? <br />
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====Uploading filename.mm (generated with FreeMind 0.9) triggers error====<br />
''File extension does not match MIME type.''<br />
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Notes:<br />
* An older trick (related to 0.8 , 0.9 compatibility: clean-up attribute_registry nodes) is not applicable.<br />
* Two upload-related questions have no solutions on forum.<br />
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=== Which Java virtual machines does FreeMind actually work with? ===<br />
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FreeMind works with the virtual machines from Sun, from the version 1.4.0 and higher. FreeMind has been reported to run on the JDK 1.4.2 from Blackdown. FreeMind also works on Linux with Sun Microsystems 64bit JDK version 1.5.0.<br />
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There are known issues with official release 0.8.0 of Freemind and Java 6. <br />
* Encrypted nodes will wipe out your map when trying to save it to disk. <br />
* Preferences dialog can not be opened<br />
Stick to Java 5 (alias 1.5.x) [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=1550792&group_id=7118 (see bug report)]<br />
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Possible cause and work-around for problem of Preferences dialog: extended desktop (second monitor). If you extend your desktop on to a second monitor and use FreeMind on that monitor, when you close (save?) the Preferences dialog, its dialog is saved to the extended desktop location. The next time you use FreeMind without using the 2nd monitor, the Preferences dialog will not be visible. I had this problem and was able to correct it by moving the dialog back to the main monitor and saving again (note that the virtual position of the 2nd monitor relative to the main monitor is important for finding the dialog again).<br />
-RyanC, 7-Apr-08<br />
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=== What is a mirror? ===<br />
A mirror is one of the SourceForge sites from which you can download FreeMind. To download FreeMind, choose ''any'' mirror; you would prefer a mirror geographically closer to the place where you live. If you experience problems with one mirror, try another.<br />
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=== I run 'freemind.bat' and get an error message ===<br />
If you get <br />
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: java/util/logging/Logger <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.getLogger<FreeMind.java:643>at<br />
freemind.main.FreeMind.<init<FreeMind.java:109> <br />
at freemind.main.FreeMind.main<FreeMind.java:647> <br />
then the Java Virtual Machine found on your system is of version 1.3 or below. Try <br />
java -version<br />
to verify this. This happens, when you install Oracle for instance. Please, make sure, that your latest Java Virtual Machine is found when you type "java -version" by deinstalling java1.3 for example.<br />
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=== USB Portable FreeMind ===<br />
Just add the following Java option in the freemind.bat or freemind.sh and everything is contained on the USB stick:<br />
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-Duser.home=.[\<subdirectory, if needed>]<br />
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As an example see the new content of my BAT-file, which looks like:<br />
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@echo off<br />
java -Duser.home=. -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\commons-lang-2.0.jar;lib\forms-1.0.5.jar;lib\jibx\jibx-run.jar;lib\jibx\xpp3.jar;lib\bindings.jar freemind.main.FreeMindStarter<br />
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This lets FM create and use the subfolder .freemind in the location of the freemind.bat.<br />
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As we know, USB flash drives support only limited number of writes. It means that reliability of such device drops down as time advances. Freemind, by default, saves your open maps every minute to .freemind dir which is in this case on the flash drive. If you aren't too paranoid you can avoid this by setting autosave dir to tmp dir of your OS. Freemind will automatically delete autosaves on exit so your precious data won't be left on a host machine. Go to Tools->Preferences->Path to automatic saves and set it to 'default'. Freemind will understand this on Windows probably as c:\windows\temp, Linux - /tmp or /var/tmp.<br />
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That's it and have fun!<br />
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=== What if the command.com window opened by FreeMind.bat annoys me? ===<br />
You can force the window not to show by having the batch file not to hold the handle to the java runtime. Effectively the command prompt is displaying command line output from java application, FreeMind, while waiting for the application to terminate before it closes. You can solve this by using javaw to suppress the command line output and forcing the command prompt to start a new process for java. Try editing the FreeMind.bat to change <tt>java -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt> with <tt>START "" javaw</tt>. The line becomes something like <tt>START "" javaw -cp lib\freemind.jar;...</tt><br />
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If that approach does not successfully hide the window, try this approach: <br />
1. Copy the following script to a text file, <br />
2. Modify the java directory ("C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java") to match the location of yours, <br />
3. Save the file with a .vbs extension (i.e. FreeMind.vbs), and <br />
4. Double-click the file.<br />
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<tt>Dim objShell<br />
<br/>Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")<br />
<br/>objShell.Run Chr(34) & "C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_13\bin\java" & Chr(34) & " -cp lib\freemind.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-api.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-impl.jar;lib\ant\lib\jaxb-libs.jar;lib\ant\lib\namespace.jar;lib\ant\lib\relaxngDatatype.jar;lib\ant\lib\xsdlib.jar;lib\ant\lib\jax-qname.jar;lib\ant\lib\sax.jar;lib\ant\lib\dom.jar freemind.main.FreeMind", 0, False<br />
<br/>Set objShell = Nothing<br />
</tt><br />
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== Troubleshooting ==<br />
<br />
Before you start asking questions on the forum, it's a good idea to check if your problem is not already described, together with a resolution:<br />
* either on this page,<br />
* or in the Forums, there is a search function (check the SourceForge menu 'Forums &rarr; Search'),<br />
* or even in the Trackers, where you can find already reported problems.<br />
<br />
If this doesn't help, then sample the following information (under Windows, check the specific pages for other OS's) and create a Help forum topic (if you're not sure) or bug tracker item (if you're quite sure that it's a bug in FreeMind) with it:<br />
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* OS version (e.g. Win XP with(out) SP2 or 3)<br />
* Java version (the output of <tt>java -version</tt> called from the command line, example as follows)<br />
C:\Users\lostuser>java -version<br />
java version "1.5.0_15"<br />
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_15-b04)<br />
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_15-b04, mixed mode, sharing)<br />
* FreeMind version (e.g. FreeMind 0.9.0.Beta20, installed from <tt>FreeMind-Windows-Installer-0.9.0_Beta_20-max.exe</tt>)<br />
* Content of the logfile <tt>%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\log.0</tt> after you've done the action making problems.<br />
* It's also a good idea to open a command line, go to FreeMind's base directory, in general with <tt>cd %ProgramFiles%\freemind</tt>, and start FreeMind from there, using the <tt>freemind.bat</tt> file, and check what happens in the console. Most content is generally similar to the above logfile, but not if FreeMind doesn't even start, for some reason (e.g. Java missing).<br />
* Check if your problem also appears with other Java programs, we generally recommend [http://jedit.sf.net/ JEdit] because it uses the same GUI type (called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(Java) Swing]) as FreeMind.<br />
<br />
;Note: under Windows XP/Vista, you can open a command line (also called a console) by pressing the keys <tt>Win+R</tt> (like Run), type <tt>cmd</tt> and press enter.<br />
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== Using ==<br />
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=== To add a new concept ===<br />
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A new concept is referred to as a "node." Use the "Insert" key on PCs to add a new node. MAC users need to [[Asked Questions#To_set_a_different_key_for_new_child_node_on_Mac_computers | set a different key]]. Nodes are not limited to just concepts. They can also include sentences, paragraphs or even short articles.<br />
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=== Is there an undo feature in FreeMind? ===<br />
Starting with FreeMind 0.8, there is an undo and redo feature.<br />
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If you are using 0.7, then use the following tips to prevent data loss:<br />
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* Use FreeMind's autosave-feature <br />
: This feature is enabled by default... auto saved files will be found in ~/.freemind/<br />
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* Install a clipboard manager, which will make all elements, which you cut from FreeMind, available in its history. A freeware example of a clipboard manager for MS Windows is [http://www.yankee-clipper.net Yankee Clipper].<br />
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=== How much memory do I need? ===<br />
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''Keywords: RAM.''<br />
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Experience shows that 64 MB is not sufficient, while 128 MB is already enough, provided that you do not run another Java application. Correct me if I'm wrong. I am using FreeMind on Windows 95 + 128 MB without any problems.<br />
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Running FreeMind 0.8RC5 on Windows 95 with 64 MB and Java 1.4.0 is possible and the response time ''is'' in acceptable limits. -- [[User:Stefano|Stefano]] 02:01, 11 Jul 2005 (PDT)<br />
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Running FreeMind 0.7.1 on Debian Linux and Java 1.4.2.03 (j2sdk1.4) with my Omnibook 800 laptop (78 MB RAM, P166) just fine. I haven't tried any big projects with it yet, but so far it's very responsive. --[[User:Nullman|Kyle]] 09:14, 30 Jan 2006 (PST)<br />
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=== To move a node to the other side of root or re-arrange nodes ===<br />
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Drag the node onto root and you see one half of root getting gray. Move the node to the other half and <br />
this half gets gray. Just drop the node on the side you want to have it.<br />
As of version 0.9.0 you can also use <tt>Ctrl + &larr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &rarr;</tt> to move a node in the desired direction (not only to change the side with respect to root, try it out; <tt>Ctrl + &uarr;</tt> and <tt>Ctrl + &darr;</tt> do work as well). For Mac users, it's <tt>Command+&larr;</tt> and <tt>Command+&rarr;</tt> respectively.<br />
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If you want to rearrange the nodes on your map using your mouse, you should ''not'' move the nodes around using the small "handle" appearing when your pointer hovers over the node, but you should grab the node itself, move it around and see how it throws a shadow upon the place it'll land once you release the mouse button.<br />
If you've already messed up your map, select the culprit nodes and reset their position using the menu <tt>Format &rarr; Reset Position</tt>.<br />
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The "handle" will only move around the node without changing its position in relation to the other nodes.<br />
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=== To create a graphical link ===<br />
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# Go to the source node. <br />
# Mark it with the mouse. <br />
# Press the left mouse button. <br />
# Hold this button. <br />
# Press Ctrl+Shift buttons. <br />
# Continue to hold all these buttons. <br />
# Go to the destination node. <br />
# Release the mouse button, first. <br />
# Then release the keyboard buttons. <br />
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You have your link. Alternatively, drag'n drop holding right mouse button.<br />
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=== To remove a graphical link ===<br />
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# Right-Click on the curved arrow of the graphical link (Mac users, press Control and click to see the options menu)<br />
# Choose "Remove Arrow Link" from the pop-up menu<br />
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(Left-clicking on a graphical link does nothing)<br />
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=== To remove a local link ===<br />
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# Select the node with the link, and press Ctrl+K ("edit link") (Command+K in Mac).<br />
# In the "Edit hyperlink manually..." dialog that appears, clear the contents of the text field, then click OK.<br />
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=== To add user icons to FreeMind ===<br />
Currently, adding user [http://www.guiicons.com Icons] is not possible.<br />
BUT you can add an inline images to any node. Use the following code example:<br />
<nowiki><html><img src="http://www.stumbleupon.com/pics/me.jpg"></nowiki><br />
in a FreeMind node. This should also work with local files using "file://" instead of "http://".<br />
<br />
However if you want to change the source code there is a way to add your own icons.<br />
You have to modify the “freemind.jar” file. (By default you can find it under “C:\Program Files\FreeMind\lib”)<br />
You can modify a .jar file easily with WinRAR. If you have WinRAR installed on your computer just right click the file you want to modify and choose Open With WinRAR.<br />
* 1. Add your own icons: Use the button Add in WinRAR GUI to add your icons to “freemind.jar\images\icons”<br />
* 2. Change file “freemind.properties”: find row that starts with “icons.list=” and add your icon names<br />
* 3. Change file “Resources_xx.properties”: where xx is your local language. Add rows icon_iconName = iconDescription, where iconName is the name of your icon and iconDescription the text you want to see on the tooltip of your icon<br />
<br />
=== To open links in only one browser window, rather than several. ===<br />
To our knowledge this is not possible at the moment.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (old)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Tools > '''Options''' > <br />
2) Click '''Advanced'''<br />
3) Toggle Tabbed Browsing<br />
4) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
'''Firefox (1.5.0.12)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Edit > '''Preferences''' > <br />
2) Click '''Tabs'''<br />
3) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''A possible Work Around:''' There is a way to do this if you use the [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Firefox browser] instead of Internet Explorer, provided you<br />
install the Firefox extension called ''Single Window'' (available from [http://update.mozilla.org/extensions/showlist.php?category=Tabbed%20Browsing here]). Using this extension, every time you click on an external web link on a mind map, it will open the relevant page in a new tab in an existing Firefox window, rather than a new browser window. I have found this to be a much easier way to navigate the pages opened. I have only tried this with mm files opened from the file system at the moment (i.e. not served from a web server in the browser applet).<br />
<br />
To '''open external web links in a new tabs''' in Firefox follow [http://texturizer.net/firefox/tips.html#beh_reuse this tip] (works both for Linux and Windows). You have to add a line in your user.js file and install [http://piro.sakura.ne.jp/xul/_tabextensions.html.en Tabbrowser extensions].<br />
<br />
=== Is it difficult to provide FreeMind with Java Webstart?=== Well, it's not that easy. Joerg Mueller succeeded in doing just that and has sent his source code to Daniel Polansky, who did not succeed in getting it running; he did not consider that a high priority. What is important is that Microsoft Windows users have a convenient installer, and the users of the other operating systems are already used to not so convenient methods; the installation is pretty straightforward anyway.<br />
<br />
=== To create PDF out of FreeMind's mind map ===<br />
To create pdf out of FreeMind's mind map, you've got several<br />
options.<br />
<br />
* Use File/Export/As PDF...<br />
<br />
* Create DocBook, then pdf. Use [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz XSLT transformations sheets] from Christoph Rissner to convert FreeMind's mind map to Mind Manager's mind map, then to DocBook, and create pdf from that DocBook. You can read more on that on [http://hkrott.iicm.edu/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html Abgeschlossene Arbeiten] &gt; Mind Maps.<br />
<!-- Old link to http://hkrott.iicm.edu/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz would not work any --><br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using a pdf printer driver.<br />
** Use open source [http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ PDFCreator]. It uses Ghostscript as its backend.<br />
<br />
* Print to pdf using Acrobat's Distiller. Provided that you have full version of Adobe Acrobat installed (not just reader), you can print to a pdf using the Distiller or Writer options in your printer list. Make sure you check the "fit to one page" option under File > Page Setup. Also, make sure you set antialias to all under edit > preferences. This will make it look crisper. The only downside to this option is that it doesn't do the icons very well.<br />
<br />
* First print to postscript, then convert to pdf.<br />
** In Linux, create postscript by printing to a file using a postscript printer, and convert the postscript file to pdf afterwards, by using the shell-command ps2pdf or using [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/ Ghostscript].<br />
** In Windows, install any postscript color printer (Like AppleColor 600) to print to a file. When printing to that printer, choose a folder and a file that ends with .ps. Then, open that *.ps with [http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/gsview/index.htm gsview] and choose ''File/Convert to PDF'' (let the program choose it all). Then save the file with the same name, but ending with .pdf. That's all. You might need to read the help files to tune it all up (only once).<br />
<br />
* Export FreeMind's mind map to HTML, paste it into Microsoft Word, format it as you see fit, and convert it to pdf using the techniques decribed above.<br />
<br />
=== To create Encapsulated PostScript (eps, epsi) out of FreeMind's mind map (for LaTex) ===<br />
<br />
* Via PNG (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Export your mind map as *.png<br />
** Install Package sam2p<br />
** Convert png to eps: sam2p file.png file.eps<br />
* Via PostScript (Tested on ubuntu 10.04)<br />
** Print to file.ps using a PostScript printer<br />
** Install package ghostscript<br />
** Convert to epsi with: ps2epsi file.ps (This does not always work)<br />
** Now you have file.epsi<br />
<br />
=== To convert mind maps between FreeMind and MindManager ===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
=== Who is the development team of FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Daniel Polansky: the director of FreeMind is Daniel Polansky, i.e. me. The<br />
label ``director" is not quite appropriate; ``parliament"<br />
would be better. I test new versions, give advice, sometimes<br />
act in the name of FreeMind, forbid versions to be released<br />
because of insufficient quality, and approve them when<br />
they're ready. Also, I set up barriers for new directions.<br />
<br />
The main actor on the scene is Christian Foltin. We use<br />
the label ``code master" to denote his role, and also<br />
``manager". He does most of the work and decides which<br />
code changes are acceptable what concerns the<br />
quality of code. He takes care of mergers. Also, he<br />
coordinates the developers.<br />
<br />
An important developer is Dimitri Polivaev.<br />
<br />
=== To have brainstorm-like mode similar to one found in MindManager.===<br />
Did you notice you can hit Enter and Shift-Enter to create sibling nodes?<br />
It is not exactly the behavior of brainstorm mode of MindManager, but still<br />
close to it.<br />
<br />
=== What operating systems does FreeMind successfully run on? ===<br />
<br />
* ''Microsoft Windows.'' Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1 & SP2), Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista.<br />
* ''Linux.'' Mandrake 9.2 and 10, RedHat Pro WS 3, RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, Fedora Core 2, Fedora 8 & 9, SuSE (8.2 using the RPM for 9.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.2), Ubuntu (Warty, Hardy, Intrepid Ibis), Debian (sarge, sid), Slackware 9.1, Gentoo, Mepis 3.3.1, Mepis 3.4-2.rc1, PCLinuxOS 2010. ''BSD.'' FreeBSD (5.2.1, 5.4, 6.1), Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4.4, 10.4.8, 10.4.11)<br />
* ''Other.'' OS/2, Solaris 9 and 10.<br />
''Keywords: platforms.''<br />
<br />
=== Is there a PDA-Version, e.g. for Palm or Pocket PC? ===<br />
On PDA, you can use [[FreeMindPDA]]. It uses cross-platform [http://www.superwaba.com SuperWaba] Open Source SDK. However, it does not use mind map view, but rather plain tree view; it is not a proper FreeMind version in that sense. See also [[Stuff#PDA|FreeMind and PDA]].<br />
For an iPhone version of FreeMind that can read small FreeMind mind maps, see [[Platform]].<br />
<br />
=== What is the largest size mindmap I can edit with FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
In principle, there are no built-in limits. Practically, the maximum reported size is 11 MB at a map with 22,000 nodes; after exporting to HTML and pasting to Microsoft Word, the very same content had 15.6 MB, with 1500 pages. For a better practical estimation, experimental tests are needed, as the maximum given so far is only a lower bound on practical limits.<br />
<br />
I've been appending daily notes to a single mind-map file continually for many months on a 3 GHz Pentium 4 with 2 GB RAM running windowsXP. The file has grown to about half a megabyte, 420K, and there is a noticable difference in Freemind's responsiveness dealing with it, but it still works for me.<br />
<br />
=== How can I keep FreeMind from opening the last file from the last session? ===<br />
One way is to disable the changing of the file "auto.properties" (which is in the same folder as [[user.properties]]). Be aware that the menu "Edit -> Preferences" will not change anything any more than!<br><br />
To do that go to the file auto.properties and delete everything behind "onStartIfNotSpecified=" in that line. Now set the file "auto.properties" to read-only.<br />
<br />
Another way is to change the auto.properties on the fly during startup. Copy the next lines of code into a batch-file and put this into the same directory as freemind.exe. This batchfile will add an extra line to the auto.properties file. In fact, it does the same as the above, but it still enables you to change the properties.<br />
<br />
@echo off<br />
echo onStartIfNotSpecified= >> "%USERPROFILE%\.freemind\auto.properties"<br />
call .\freemind.exe<br />
<br />
===To change the fill color on bubbles.===<br />
There's an icon for it at the main toolbar. Additionally,<br />
you can find it in the popup menu at Node > Style > Cloud color.<br />
<br />
===To remove a cloud===<br />
Press Ctrl+Shift+B to toggle clouds.<br />
<br />
=== To search in FreeMind === <br />
''Keywords: find.'' Press Ctrl + F. For finding next occurrence, press Ctrl + G. Searching is<br />
restricted to the descendants of the node selected when pressing Ctrl + F. The search is<br />
a breadth-first search, first finding occurrences in the nodes closer to the starting node.<br />
<br />
===To move nodes around=== To move them up and down, use ctrl + up and down arrows. To move them wherever you want, use drag'n drop with mouse. ''Keywords: move around, reorganize.''<br />
<br />
=== What does antialias mean in FreeMind preferences? ===<br />
<br />
To antialias means to make fonts or curves look smooth by drawing additional pixels with in-between color. See also wikipedia on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antialiasing antialiasing].<br />
<br />
By default, FreeMind antialiases edges only. FreeMind can also antialias text, but with the current state of the technology, it does not look good enough. At least, new Java RE 1.5.0 has better antialiasing of text than Java RE 1.4.x. Also, it is possible to set the whole application to antialiasing, including the menus and editing box; by using the command line option <code>-Dswing.aatext=true</code> of Java 1.5.0. Unfortunately, this is not available if you're using FreeMind.exe to launch FreeMind. <br />
<br />
=== What kind of encryption is used? ===<br />
<br />
: ''See [[Encryption]].''<br />
<br />
=== Reminders don't work when I start a map. The PDF-Export is not present. What's happening? ===<br />
There, the plugins (not only the PDF/SVG one) appear only if you start FreeMind from the directory where it has been installed. Especially if you start FreeMind by double-clicking on a FreeMind file (.mm file), this is not the case. So, use your icon and choose open to open your file.<br />
<br />
== Customizing FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I add a new keyboard shortcut ===<br />
To add a new keyboard shortcut, say for "Change node background color", open the file<br />
mindmap_menus.xml (in freemind.jar) and search for "background", say.<br />
<br />
You'll find<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Here, you add a new keyboard ref attribute like:<br />
<pre><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeColorBlend" key_ref="keystroke_node_color_blend"/><br />
<menu_action field="nodeBackgroundColor" key_ref="keystroke_node_background_color"/><br />
<menu_action field="removeNodeBackgroundColor"/><br />
</menu_category><br />
</pre><br />
Open the file freemind.properties and add a line like<br />
<pre><br />
#<br />
keystroke_node_color = alt F<br />
keystroke_node_color_blend = alt B<br />
keystroke_edge_color = alt E<br />
keystroke_node_background_color=alt N<br />
</pre><br />
But you have to search for free keys...<br />
<br />
=== To set expert settings ===<br />
<br />
Most of expert settings are stored in the [[user.properties]] file.<br />
<br />
=== To use another browser ===<br />
<br />
If you want to use another browser, edit the [[user.properties]] file and change the following property according to your operation system: <br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt <br />
default_browser_command_windows_9x <br />
default_browser_command_mac <br />
default_browser_command_other_os <br />
<br />
You have to write something like<br />
<br />
default_browser_command_windows_nt = C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe "{0}"<br />
...<br />
<br />
=== To change language ===<br />
<br />
<br />
Lydia<br />
<br />
language= ja<br />
<br />
language = ja <br />
<br />
Don't forget to remove the # character. Restart FreeMind and you have changed the language to German. See also [[Development#To_translate_FreeMind_into_your_language|the list of available languages]].<br />
<br />
=== To set a different key for new child node on Mac computers ===<br />
<br />
NOTE: The latest version of Freemind now sets the "tab" key as the default key for inserting a new node on a mac. Unfortunately, this is not documented in an obvious place. If you right or control click on a node you see a menu that does tell you the Tab shortcut for creating a child node but this is easily missed.<br />
<br />
In a manner similar to changing the language, replace<br />
<br />
#keystroke_add_child = INSERT <br />
<br />
with<br />
<br />
keystroke_add_child = control shift ENTER<br />
<br />
in the file [[user.properties]]. Pay attention that you write the key code ENTER in capital letters. <br />
<br />
N.B. Setting the ADD CHILD MAC is not enough, ADD CHILD must also be set (at least with Beta 9 on Leopard)<br />
<br />
This can also be done via the Freemind GUI by selecting Tools/Preferences/Keystrokes instead of editing the properties file.<br />
<br />
The command ("Apple") key can be referred to as "meta" in these keystroke sequences - in case you were wondering.<br />
<br />
=== There is no shortcut to insert a note. Why? ===<br />
There is no shortcut on purpose, as this action does not come with undo. <br />
<br />
If you want to have this shortcut, you can download the sources, patch NodeNote.xml such that it contains a key_stroke="alt N" in the first lines as here: <br />
<br />
<br />
<plugin_action <br />
documentation="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_documentation" <br />
name="%accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties_name" <br />
base="freemind.extensions.NodeHookAdapter" <br />
'''key_stroke="alt N"''' <br />
icon_path="accessories/plugins/icons/knotes.png" <br />
label="accessories/plugins/NodeNote.properties" <br />
class_name="accessories.plugins.NodeNote" instanciation="Once"> <br />
<br />
<br />
compile and you are done. BUT REMEMBER: Pressing your key on a node, that already contains a note, makes this note to remove WITHOUT UNDO. <br />
<br />
At your own risk, Chris<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Using physical styles (or patterns) ===<br />
<br />
Physical styles and patterns are the same and can be compared to "styles" in a text writer: you define a set of styling attributes, give this set a name, and can then assign the style or pattern to different nodes in the same way.<br />
<br />
The patterns are defined in the file <tt>patterns.xml</tt> placed in the FreeMind user directory. In Windows, that file is <tt>C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\.freemind\patterns.xml</tt>; under Linux, it's <tt>~/.freemind/patterns.xml</tt>. The generic format of this file is the following:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><br />
<patterns><br />
<pattern name="Pattern1"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
<pattern name="Pattern2"><br />
[...pattern properties...]<br />
</pattern><br />
[...more patterns...]<br />
</patterns><br />
<br />
As you can see from above, you need to give each pattern a unique name, and then you need to assign pattern properties. Each pattern property is of the form <tt><'''pattern_property_name''' value="'''property_value'''"/></tt>, or <tt><'''pattern_property_name'''/></tt>, and each property stands for a different format parameter. Where the property is listed without value attribute, the corresponding format is reset to its default value. The following property names are possible:<br />
<br />
* pattern_node_background_color<br />
* pattern_node_color<br />
* pattern_node_style<br />
* pattern_node_text<br />
* pattern_node_font_name<br />
* pattern_node_font_bold<br />
* pattern_node_font_italic<br />
* pattern_node_font_size<br />
* pattern_icon<br />
* pattern_edge_color<br />
* pattern_edge_style<br />
* pattern_edge_width<br />
* pattern_child<br />
<br />
==== Allowed values ====<br />
<br />
For colors, the format of the value is "#RRGGBB", where RR, GG, BB are the hexadecimal values of the red, green, blue components of a color, e.g. "#B3B95C".<br />
<br />
<code>pattern_icon</code> can take one of the following values:<br />
<br />
* help<br />
* messagebox_warning<br />
* idea<br />
* button_ok<br />
* button_cancel<br />
* full-1<br />
* full-2<br />
* full-3<br />
* full-4<br />
* full-5<br />
* full-6<br />
* full-7<br />
* back<br />
* forward<br />
* attach<br />
* ksmiletris<br />
* smily_bad<br />
* clanbomber<br />
* desktop_new<br />
* flag<br />
* gohome<br />
* kaddressbook<br />
* knotify<br />
* korn<br />
* Mail<br />
* password<br />
* pencil<br />
* stop<br />
* wizard<br />
* xmag<br />
* bell<br />
* bookmark<br />
* penguin<br />
* licq<br />
<br />
; TODO : Add more explanations about the possible values and exact impact for each property.<br />
<br />
==== Example(s) ====<br />
<br />
An example of a pattern is therefore:<br />
<br />
<pattern name="Blue with edges and icon"><br />
<pattern_node_background_color/><br />
<pattern_node_color value="#000099"/><br />
<pattern_node_style/><br />
<pattern_icon value="flag"/><br />
<pattern_edge_color value="#009999"/><br />
<pattern_edge_style/><br />
<pattern_edge_width value="4"/><br />
</pattern><br />
<br />
This information and more can be discovered by opening any .mm file in a text or XML editor. You can usually search for the text in an element to find the example of what you want to learn how to do.<br />
<br />
; Note : the complete list of pattern properties can be found in the source code, in the file <tt>freemind/freemind_actions.xsd</tt> (search for ''pattern_''), and the list of icons in the file <tt>freemind/modes/MindIcon.java</tt> (search for ''mAllIconNames.add'').<br />
<br />
== Can one make a script to run filters according to the attributes of selected nodes ==<br />
<br />
I'm looking for a way to run filters more intuitively by making the filter by way of clicking on the attributes and icons in nodes on the mind map. Is this possible. Or i guess more simply to make a script that will run a selected filter (However this would be time consuming to do that for many nodes) Any suggestions?<br />
<br />
== Mind maps on web pages with FreeMind's applet ==<br />
<br />
=== To get FreeMind's applet working. ===<br />
If you experience problems viewing a mind map published by someone else, the most common problem is that you have to use Java >= 1.4 in your browser. Check this using the "About plugins" section of your browser (or a similar place). If you have Java >= 1.4 installed and still experiencing problems check out Internet Explorer's settings by selecting Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Java and make sure ``Use Java2" is enabled.<br />
<br />
=== To present your mind map on the web ===<br />
Use FreeMind's browser applet. The following [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/docs/Serving%20Freemind%20maps%20in%20a%20browser/index.html document] (thanks to Bob) explains what to do to have a complete testing environment for your applet. <br />
<br />
=== Quick Java Applet instructions if you are already a code wiz ===<br />
<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" ARCHIVE="freemindbrowser.jar" <br />
WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<PARAM NAME="type" VALUE="application/x-java-applet;version=1.4"><br />
<PARAM NAME="scriptable" VALUE="false"><br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
<\!-- ^ this has no effect on my pc --><br />
<PARAM NAME="modes" VALUE="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode"><br />
<PARAM NAME="browsemode_initial_map" VALUE="http://www.osde.info/osde.mm"><br />
<\!-- ^ Put the FULL path to your map here --><br />
<param NAME="initial_mode" VALUE="Browse"><br />
<param NAME="selection_method" VALUE="selection_method_direct"><br />
</APPLET><br />
<br />
In some cases, it may be necessary to set the '''ARCHIVE''' property to also use the '''Full Path''' to the .jar file. In the above example, the initial '''APPLET''' element would appear as:<br />
<APPLET CODE="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class" <br />
ARCHIVE="http://www.exmaple.com/freemindbrowser.jar" WIDTH="100%" HEIGHT="80%"><br />
<br />
The most recent version of above source and freemindbrowser.jar are contained in the freemindbrowser.zip-Archive, which you can get from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=16120 the sourceforge-site].<br />
<br />
=== To view the toolbar automatically after the applet starts ===<br />
It is necessary to edit the html starter of the applet and change the corresponding property. That is, set<br />
toolbarVisible=true. More precisely, add a tag <br />
<PARAM NAME="toolbarVisible" VALUE="true"><br />
to freemindbrowser.html or whatever name you have changed the file to.<br />
<br />
=== Is there a list of names and values and functions of all params for the applet? ===<br />
No. Theoretically, all parameters found in user.properties can be used as parameters of the applet.<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Is it possible to change or edit the map through an applet? ===<br />
<br />
No. There is no applet for ''editing'' mind maps; only for viewing.<br />
<br />
=== My document isn't opened by the applet ===<br />
<br />
The URL of the document *must* end with .mm. If it doesn't the document opens in a new browser window. The trick I use is to append a dummy parameter like in this example:<br />
<br />
http://myserver/mypath/mydoc?e=.mm<br />
<br />
This trick is specially useful for dynamic documents. (this is an opinion only. Some people, like Garito, thinks in another way)<br />
<br />
===Java Applet for XHTML===<br />
<br />
The same Freemind Browser can be used but instead of using the 'applet' element, the 'object' element can be used instead. Using Shayne Steele's [http://ww2.cs.fsu.edu/~steele/XHTML/appletObject.html approach], the following code can be used for placing a file called Textbook.mm that is located in http://example.com/freemind/ (along with the freemindbrowser.jar file):<br />
<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="java:freemind.main.FreeMindApplet.class"<br />
type="application/x-java-applet"<br />
archive="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar"<br />
width="450" height="300"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
&lt;object classid="clsid:8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93"<br />
codebase="http://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0-windows-i586.cab"<br />
height="300" width="450"&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="code" value="freemind.main.FreeMindApplet" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="archive" value="http://example.com/freemind/freemindbrowser.jar" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="scriptable" value="false" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="modes" value="freemind.modes.browsemode.BrowseMode" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="browsemode_initial_map" value="http://example.com/freemind/Textbook.mm" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="initial_mode" value="Browse" /&gt;<br />
&lt;param name="selection_method" value="selection_method_direct" /&gt;<br />
&lt;strong&gt;<br />
This browser does not have a Java Plug-in.<br />
&lt;/strong&gt;<br />
&lt;br /&gt;<br />
&lt;a href="http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/downloads/index.html"&gt;<br />
Get the latest Java Plug-in here.<br />
&lt;/a&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!--[if !IE]&gt;--&gt;<br />
&lt;/object&gt;<br />
&lt;!-- &lt;![endif]--&gt;<br />
<br />
It works and it is valid markup. If placing in an HTML file, use '&gt;' instead of ' /&gt;' for the param element ending.<br />
<br />
== Workarounds in FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
===FreeMind behaves strange or crashes. What can I do?===<br />
First try reinstalling both Java (mostly the latest version is best) and Freemind. Often this solves problems. <br />
One of the problems solved in this way was:<br />
<br />
'' ''My computer crashes, or more precisely locks, when I click on a link in FreeMind, using J2RE 1.4.2_03 on Windows 98. Reinstalling helped. In retrospect, I think what broke it was that I renamed the J2RE directory to something easier to write in the bat file path statement. Broke it. ''<br />
<br />
=== When I drag files into the FreeMind window, FreeMind slows down or I get a mind map of the file system ===<br />
This is a bug which is a least present on FreeMind 7.2 beta and lower on Windows. I only know of a workaround for this: Go to the [[user.properties]] and delete ",freemind.modes.filemode.FileMode". This disables the file mode of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== Changing the key bindings in user.properties does not work ===<br />
It seems that capitalization IS important in the keybindings. I wrote "enter" and it didn't work. I changed it to "ENTER" and it worked!<br />
(FreeMind 7.2 beta)<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind fails to work with or, cannot export large maps ===<br />
When FreeMind fails to work with big maps, you may do the following.<br />
<br />
Assign more memory to the Java virtual machine as a workaround by editing the launching script. Edit <code>freemind.bat</code> or <code>Freemind.sh</code> and add a <code>-Xmx''MEM''</code> parameter to the <code>java</code> command line at the end of the script, like <code>java -Xmx512m ...</code> for 512 megabytes maximum memory and <code>java -Xmx768m ...</code> for 768 megabytes maximum memory. Believing the manual of Java, the default is 64 MB and the maximum is slightly less than 2000 on an x86 processor, which should be enough.<br />
<br />
Beware that exporting may still take a while. For instance, it may take 11 minutes to export a mind map with 740 nodes to JPEG.<br />
<br />
<strong>On OS X</strong>:<br />
Edit the Info.plist file <code>/Applications/Mac_OS_X_Freemind-0_8_1/FreeMind.app/Contents/Info.plist</code> and add the following key to the <br /><code><br />
&lt;key&gt;Java&lt;/key&gt; <br /><br />
&lt;dict&gt; </code><br />section:<br /><br />
<code><br />
&lt;key&gt;VMOptions&lt;/key&gt;<br /><br />
&lt;string&gt;-Xmx1024m&lt;/string&gt;<br />
</code><br />
<br />
=== Plugins not found when FreeMind 0.8 starts by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map ===<br />
<br />
The following Microsoft Windows laucher fixes the problem that plugins were not found when FreeMind was started by double-clicking a FreeMind mind map. Download the [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1361629&group_id=7118&atid=307118 patch with fixed Windows launcher], and replace <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> found in <tt>C:\Program Files\FreeMind</tt> with the one found in the patch, given you are in Windows. Backing up the original <tt>Freemind.exe</tt> is advisable.<br />
<br />
=== Freemind 0.9.0RC4 can't quit without saving ===<br />
I try to quit without saving (respond "No" to question) and it just goes back to map. Ended task with Task Manager on Windows and got same prompt and goes back to map again. Ending task a second time with Task Manager finally kills the program.<br />
<br />
== Using HTML in long nodes ==<br />
<br />
=== What HTML tags does FreeMind support? ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind supports basic HTML in its nodes. For HTML to take effect, a node must start<br />
with "&lt;html>". What HTML is supported depends on the Java virtual machine.<br />
Among others, users have reported the following uses:<br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p style="background-color:yellow">the node text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
<nowiki><html><p align="center">the node <br> text</p></nowiki><br />
<br />
=== To embed, or more precisely link, images into FreeMind. ===<br />
You can link images into FreeMind using context menu of a node, accessed using right click (on MAC OS X Panther use Control click). Or type the following:<br />
&lt;html&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;image.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/html&gt;<br />
where image.jpg is the reference to an image.<br />
<br />
=== To put the contents of a Microsoft Word document into FreeMind. ===<br />
<br />
* First paste the Word document into Microsoft FrontPage.<br />
* Delete the images afterwards as FreeMind does not support them.<br />
* Remove the &lt;head> ... &lt;/head> in the source text view in FrontPage.<br />
* But leave the &lt;html>! The node needs to start with that.<br />
* Replace &lt;body&gt; with &lt;body width=600&gt; or similar width specification.<br />
* Finally, paste the HTML text as a long node into FreeMind.<br />
<br />
=== To have tables in FreeMind ===<br />
If you have Microsoft Frontpage available, it is convenient to create and<br />
edit HTML content there and paste it to and from FreeMind. Beware that the html code has to start with<br />
''&lt;html&gt;''. This way, you can conveniently create tables using the drawing tools of Frontpage.<br />
You can create formatted text this way as well; in that case, beware to set ''&lt;body width=600&gt;''<br />
or similar. However, FreeMind does not interpret all HTML; especially, it does not interpret inline<br />
CSS styling so you have to use hard formatting instead.<br />
<br />
If you want the table borders to have a '''nice two dimensional look''' rather than bevelled, start<br />
the HTML as follows.<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<head><br />
<style> td { border-style: solid } table { border-style: solid } </style><br />
</head><br />
<br />
== Generating mind maps programmatically ==<br />
<br />
=== To insert a newline into a node ===<br />
<br />
Insert <code>&amp;#xa;</code> instead of plain newline. Example of a map with three newlines:<br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="New Mindmap"><br />
<node TEXT="A&amp;#xa;B&amp;#xa;C&amp;#xa;D" POSITION="right"/><br />
</node><br />
</map><br />
<br />
=== To use unicode characters in the node text ===<br />
<br />
FreeMind understands and uses <code>&amp;#xnn;</code>, where nn is equivalent to the '''hexadecimal''' number representing the character. It '''does not''' understand <code>&amp;#nnn;</code>, where nnn is '''decimal''' number. An example of a map containing ''AretA?A?A?A©'' follows. <br />
<br />
<map version="0.7.1"><br />
<node TEXT="Aret&amp;#xe9;"/><br />
</map><br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Microsoft Windows ==<br />
<br />
=== How do I install a test version of FreeMind? ===<br />
Just unzip the package to the folder "C:\Program Files\FreeMind". That completes the "installation".<br />
You can start it by running freemind.exe (or freemind.bat if the exe does not exist). You can find test versions [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/testversions/ here].<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind does not seem to be affected by the things I edit in the user.properties. Why? ===<br />
See [[user.properties]].<br />
[http://www.slow-computer-solutions.org/ slow computer solutions]<br />
<br />
=== FreeMind starts and reacts so slow. Why? How to resolve? ===<br />
This seems to be an effect of the connection between Java and MS DirectX. You can deactivate the usage of DirectX for Freemind by editing the Freemind.bat file in your FreeMind directory.<br />
<br />
Add the parameter<br />
<br />
-Dsun.java2d.noddraw=true <br />
<br />
before the final expression <tt>freemind.main.FreeMind</tt>.<br />
<br />
Of course, now you have to use Freemind.bat to start the program instead of executing Freemind.exe. Do not forget to update file associations as well: [[Windows File Associations]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==== SlickRun ====<br />
<br />
On Windows, if the application launcher utility [http://www.bayden.com/SlickRun/ SlickRun] is running at the same time as FreeMind, it causes FreeMind to (for some reason) respond very slowly. Possible workarounds: <br />
* Move FreeMind and SlickRun onto different monitors (on a multi-monitor system).<br />
* Close SlickRun while FreeMind is running.<br />
<br />
=== File Operations are slow ===<br />
With Java6 Update2 you will probably notice this [http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6578753 bug]. Sun is working on it. Perhaps, you can downgrade to Java6 Update1 or Java5 in the meantime.<br />
<br />
=== To create a screenshot of FreeMind and paste it into Microsoft Word or Microsoft Powerpoint ===<br />
To take a screenshot of your whole windows screen into clipboard, press Ctrl + Print Screen. To take a screenshot<br />
of the active window only into clipboard, press Alt + Print Screen. Select your Word or Powerpoint document<br />
and press Ctrl + V. On German keyboard, the key PrintScreen has the label "Druck". However, such a screenshot<br />
also contains FreeMind's window frame, not just the map contents. In Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint, this<br />
can be solved by cropping the screenshot; the cropping tool can be found in Picture toolbar..<br />
<br />
===To export a map to Microsoft Powerpoint===<br />
There's no elegant way to export a map to PowerPoint. One option is to take a screenshot, and paste it into Powerpoint. PowerPoint supports graphic file insertion, so another option is upgrading to a more recent version of FreeMind that supports JPEG export.<br />
<br />
One another solution is by using a Flash plugin:<br />
<br />
1. Insert a control "Shockwave Flash Object" with the Control toolbar (go to display/toolbar/customise if not available).<br />
<br />
2. Activate the propeties window by double clicking on the rectangle of the object<br />
<br />
3. Click on the custom "property"<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the "movie URL" to the full path of the plugin (i.e: c:\path\visorFreemind.swf)<br />
<br />
5. Set the "base URL" to the name of your freemind file (i.e.: index.mm) <br />
<br />
6. Start your diaporama and you will see the cross inside the rectangle replaced by your freemind map<br />
<br />
<br />
In PowerPoint 2007 --[[User:HugoContreras|HugoContreras]] 17:41, 5 Dec 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
4. On the new opened window set the property "movie" to '''visorFreemind.swf?xml_path=index.mm'''.<br />
<br />
5. Set the property "Play" to '''true'''. Set the property "EmbedMovie" to '''true'''.<br />
<br />
Save ppt file in the same location that visorFreemind.swf and index.mm<br />
<br />
<br />
If not successfull with those explanation, you will find a more complete information at the following address: [http://www.flashgeek.com FlashGeek]<br />
<br />
Or you can export to RTF using a XSLT like this:<br />
<br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><br />
<br />
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="/">{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252<br />
{\fonttbl<br />
{\f1\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq0 Arial;}<br />
}<br />
{\colortbl;<br />
\red0\green0\blue0;<br />
}<br />
{\stylesheet<br />
{\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110\level1 heading 1;}<br />
{\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level2 heading 2;}<br />
{\s3\li585\fi-225\f1\fs28\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level3 heading 3;}<br />
{\s4\li900\fi-180\f1\fs24\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level4 heading 4;}<br />
{\s5\li1260\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level5 heading 5;}<br />
{\s6\li1620\fi-180\f1\fs20\ppscheme-1\lang1110\level6 heading 6;}<br />
}<br />
<xsl:apply-templates /><br />
}<br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
<xsl:template match="node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s1\qc\f1\fs44\ppscheme-3\lang1110{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
<xsl:for-each select="child::node"><br />
\pard\plain\ltrpar\s2\li270\fi-270\f1\fs32\ppscheme-1\lang1110\li0\fi0\qc{\f1 <br />
<xsl:value-of select="@TEXT"/>\par}<br />
</xsl:for-each><br />
<xsl:apply-templates select="node" /><br />
</xsl:template><br />
<br />
</xsl:stylesheet> <br />
<br />
and then open it using PowerPoint.<br />
<br />
===To export / import a map to Microsoft Project===<br />
See [[Import and export]]<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in the Java language, which is great for development and deployment of cross-platform applications.<br />
Freemind uses the Swing graphical user interface toolkit, which can use different looks and feels in order to mimic visuals and behaviours proprietary to the target execution platforms.<br />
<br />
<br />
On Microsoft Windows OS, the application fits quite nicely with the rest of the environment, but on Apple MacOS-X, things are often not quite right. MacOS-X users usually have higher expectations when it comes to usability and UI consistency, so they might become frustrated by the lack of compliance to their user interface guidelines.<br />
<br />
<br />
Here are some tips to enhance the user experience when using MacOS-X:<br />
<br />
<br />
#Keyboard shortcuts<br />
#:The "Tao Of Mac" weblog posted a tip for replacing the "CTRL" key by the "COMMAND" (Apple) key:<br />
#:http://the.taoofmac.com/space/Applications/FreeMind<br />
#Look and feel<br />
#:"Quaqua" is a look and feel for Swing that emulates the Aqua user interface:<br />
#:http://www.randelshofer.ch/quaqua/download.html<br />
#Shift-click to select multiple nodes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Using a default Save/Open Directory for FreeMind on Mac OS X ==<br />
<br />
This is a workaround that works for me. My biggest pain was navigating to my Maps directory with FreeMind everytime I wanted to save a new, or open an existing map. My Maps directory is ~/Documents/Maps. Here's the process to do so:<br />
<br />
* Copy your existing .freemind directory from ~ to ~/Documents/Maps or wherever you want your default Map save directory to be.<br />
<br />
* Go to /Applications/FreeMind.app -- using Finder. <br />
<br />
* Use Finder to Show Contents of the FreeMind App<br />
<br />
* Navigate to Contents/MacOS<br />
<br />
* Rename the "JavaApplicationStub" to "JavaApplicationStub.real"<br />
<br />
* Create an executable shellscript with the content below:<br />
<br />
<pre>#!/bin/sh<br />
export HOME=$HOME/Documents/Maps<br />
<br />
logger "================= Running FreeMind with new home"<br />
<br />
<br />
exec /Applications/FreeMind.app/Contents/MacOS/JavaApplicationStub.real<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
* Chmod +x on the shellscript (from Terminal)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Done. You've now got a default save directory and open directory. This was a huge timesaver, evertime I fire up FreeMind, it saves me a lot of navigation and time.<br />
<br />
== FreeMind on Linux and other UNIX-like systems ==<br />
<br />
Go to the specific page [[FreeMind on Linux]].<br />
<br />
== Misc ==<br />
<br />
language = ja<br />
<br />
=== Is FreeMind mind mapping software? ===<br />
<br />
The term '''mind mapping''' is related to british psychologist Tony Buzan. In Buzan's context, mind map is a tree with many colors, pictures and personal expression. '''FreeMind is not''' really '''mind mapping''' software '''in the sense of Tony Buzan''', nevertheless, one would say that FreeMind belongs to the class of so called '''mind mapping software'''.<br />
<br />
Some of members of that class come pretty close to Buzan. Have a look at the site of first class commercial mind mapping software [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager]. You may also want to see [http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-maps-examples.htm examples] of mind maps in Buzan's sense.<br />
<br />
=== To spell FreeMind correctly. === <br />
"FreeMind", with a capital M.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I find a quick reference list of default keyboard shortcuts for the Windows 0.7.1 version? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
<br />
=== To suggest new enhancements of FreeMind ===<br />
''Keywords: additional features, additional functions.''<br />
At FreeMind's project page, you can [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=7118&atid=357118 submit Requests for Enhancements (RFEs)].<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Where can I make a monetary donation to FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
Currently, we do not accept any monetary donations. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 00:32, 21 Nov 2005 (PST)<br />
<br />
== This FAQ ==<br />
<br />
=== I have a question not listed here, what should I do? ===<br />
<br />
See [[Support]].<br />
<br />
=== To edit this FAQ ===<br />
Edit this page like any other wiki page (click edit or press alt-E). When adding a question to the talk page, imitate the format of already existing questions.<br />
<br />
=== Where can I practice editing pages on this Wiki? ===<br />
Click on this link and just hit the edit button on the lower right: [[Sandbox]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Documentation]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12234
Download
2013-10-19T20:32:40Z
<p>Christianfoltin: </p>
<hr />
<div><!--<br />
[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download#Download http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/images/b/b2/Download_FreeMind_Button_180x60.png]<br />
--><br />
The latest stable release of FreeMind is 1.0.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.0.dmg?download MAC OS X]<br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 1.0.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/ all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/freemind/1.0.0/ all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
<br />
==Receiving news==<br />
<br />
To receive news on latest releases, consider subscribing to [http://sourceforge.net/api/file/index/project-id/7118/mtime/desc/limit/20/rss RSS feed for project file releases]. See also other [http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_project.php?group_id=7118 RSS feeds] of FreeMind project.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12233
Download
2013-10-19T20:30:21Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Download */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--<br />
[http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download#Download http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/images/b/b2/Download_FreeMind_Button_180x60.png]<br />
--><br />
The latest stable release of FreeMind is 0.9.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
<br />
{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
<br />
----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 1.0.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_1.0.0.dmg?download MAC OS X]<br />
| 92<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://packages.debian.org/search?searchon=names&suite=all&section=all&keywords=freemind Debian Linux] (currently still for the 0.9.0 version)<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 29<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-1.0.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 38<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118 all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118 all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
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If you'd like to help us test the new version of FreeMind, Release 0.9.0 Beta 19, [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=188772 go get it]. <br />
<br />
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We have a [http://parabuild.viewtier.com:8080/parabuild/index.htm?cid=ab54&view=detailed&buildid=11098 continuous build integration server] (thanks to [http://www.viewtier.com/ Slava Imeshev] for providing this service).<br />
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[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Download&diff=12232
Download
2013-10-19T20:24:42Z
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The latest stable release of FreeMind is 0.9.0. Downloading and installation instructions are given below.<br />
<br />
==Installing FreeMind==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is written in Java, so it will run on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.<br />
<br />
In order to make things easier for you, we've prepared installers for the most common desktop environments: Windows, Linux and Macintosh OS X. You may choose a minimum install that gives you only the basic FreeMind package or a maximum install, which includes plugins for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), Portable Document Format (PDF), reminders and help files.<br />
<br />
===System requirements===<br />
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{| style="color:red;background-color:#ffffcc;" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="0" border="1"<br />
|Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or later. You can find a FreeMind installer including java [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-1.0.0-max-java-installer-embedded.exe?download here] or download Sun's Java from [http://java.com/download/ here].<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Step-by-step overview==<br />
<br />
# Install Java Runtime Environment if you do not have it.<br />
# Choose a FreeMind installation file by operating system.<br />
# Download the chosen installation file.<br />
# Install FreeMind.<br />
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----<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
Choose among the following binaries of the current '''FreeMind 0.9.0''', depending on your operating system:<br />
<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! OS<br />
! width="150px" | Download <br />
! Size (MB)<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-0.9.0-min.exe?download Windows Installer Min]<br />
| 6<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''MS Windows'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind-Windows-Installer-0.9.0-max.exe?download Windows Installer Max]<br />
| 14<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''Mac OS X'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/FreeMind_0.9.0.dmg?download MAC OS X]<br />
| 14<br />
| All-inclusive version. '''Information for Mac Mountain Lion (10.8) Users:''' After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. <br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161831&release_id=574421 Debian Linux]<br />
| 2.6<br />
| Please consider first checking the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574421&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Linux'''<br />
| [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=161830&release_id=574721 SuSE 9.x Linux] and other RPM-based distros like Fedora and Mandriva<br />
| 2.8<br />
| See also [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=574721&group_id=7118 release notes].<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-0.9.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system]<br />
| 6<br />
| A smaller version without SVG export and PDF export.<br />
|-<br />
| '''Any'''<br />
| [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/freemind/freemind-bin-max-0.9.0.zip?download binaries for any operating system - max] <br />
| 13<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|-<br />
| '''eComStation'''<br />
| [http://freemind.netlabs.org/ Download: WarpIN Installation package from netlabs.org] <br />
| 7.6<br />
| All-inclusive version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
For '''Linux''', the installation procedure is [[FreeMind_on_Linux|described in length]].<br />
<br />
==Older versions==<br />
<br />
You can also download older versions; see [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118 all files for download].<br />
<br />
==Source code==<br />
<br />
You can download source code by browsing [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118 all files for download], looking for the files containing the "-src-" substring.<br />
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If you'd like to help us test the new version of FreeMind, Release 0.9.0 Beta 19, [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7118&package_id=188772 go get it]. <br />
<br />
The release number of a beta in this section easily gets out of date. To receive news on releases, follow the following section.<br />
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The build results from the continuous build system can be found [http://parabuild.viewtier.com:8080/parabuild/result/group/content.htm?resultgroupid=0 here].<br />
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[[Category:Main]]</div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=12231
Main Page
2013-10-19T20:10:23Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Project news */</p>
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> For the overview of new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
<br />
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'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. To avoid that, I would need somebody who has a developer certificate from Apple and contacts me.</p><br />
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<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
<br />
</table></div>
Christianfoltin
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On this page:<br><br />
[[#Download_and_install|Download and install]]<br><br />
[[#Running|Running]]<br><br />
[[#Getting_a_taste_of_FreeMind|Get a taste of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Screenshots|Screenshots]]<br><br />
[[#Uses_of_FreeMind|Uses of FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Features|Features]]<br><br />
[[#License|License]]<br><br />
[[#Get_help_from_other_users|Get help]]<br><br />
[[#Documentation|Documentation]]<br><br />
[[#Alternatives_to_using_FreeMind|Alternatives to FreeMind]]<br><br />
[[#Authors_and_contributors|Authors and contributors]]<br><br />
[[#Do_you_want_to_reward_authors_for_their_work?|Reward authors]]<br><br />
[[#Testimonials|Testimonials]]<br><br />
[[#Reviews|Reviews]]<br><br />
[[#More_pages|More pages]]<br><br />
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= FreeMind - free mind mapping software =<br />
<br />
FreeMind is a premier free [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map mind-mapping] software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click &quot;fold / unfold&quot; and &quot;follow link&quot; operations.<br />
<br />
So you want to '''write''' a completely new '''metaphysics'''? Why don't you use FreeMind? You have a tool at hand that remarkably resembles the tray slips of Robert Pirsig, described in his sequel to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance called Lila. Do you want to '''refactor''' your '''essays''' in a similar way you would refactor software? Or do you want to keep personal '''knowledge base''', which is easy to manage? Why don't you try FreeMind? Do you want to '''prioritize''', '''know''' where you are, where you've been and '''where you are heading''',<br />
as Stephen Covey would advise you? Have you tried FreeMind to keep track of all the things that are needed for that?<br />
<br />
'''Did FreeMind make you angry?''' [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320014 Write a complaint].<br />
==Download==<br />
<br />
See [[Download]].<br />
<br />
<small>Get yourself what more than '''4 000 users download each day'''. <sup>[http://sourceforge.net/project/stats/detail.php?group_id=7118&ugn=freemind&type=prdownload&mode=60day&package_id=0 stats]</sup></small><br />
<br />
==Project news==<br />
<br />
: ''See more at [[News]].''<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 1.0.0 [[Download|available]] (19 OCt 2013).''' </font> For the overview of new features, see [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]].</p><br />
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'''New <font color="blue">release candidate</font> FreeMind 1.0.0-RC5. For the overview of new features, see here: [[FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features|FreeMind 1.0.0: The New Features]]. See also: [https://sourceforge.net/p/freemind/discussion/22101/thread/7948fe4f/ Open-Discussion Page with download link] ('''Mac Mountain Lion users see below!''') (11 Sep 2013).'''</p><br />
--><br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''Information for Mac Mountain Lion (10.8) Users (20 Aug 2012).''' </font> After the download, the operating system reports the application to be broken. Please see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Asked_questions#OS_X_10.8_.28Mountain_Lion.29_reports_that_the_FreeMind_download_is_damaged. here] for the solution. To avoid that, I would need somebody who has a developer certificate from Apple and contacts me.</p><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''New Release FreeMind 0.9.0 [[Download|available]] (19 Feb 2011).''' </font> For the overview of new features, see the [[FreeMind 0.9.0: The New Features|wiki page dedicated to the new version]].</p><br />
<br />
<p style={{ProjectNewsStyle}}><br />
<font color="green">'''FreeMind has made it as the finalist for the 2009 Community Choice Award in the category "Most likely to change the way you do everything"!! Thanks for your trust in our project.</font> '''</p><br />
<br />
==Running==<br />
<br />
To run FreeMind, do one of the following.<br />
<br />
* in Windows, double click '''Freemind.exe''', or<br />
* on any operating system, double click '''freemind.jar''' in the <tt>lib/</tt> folder of the folder in which FreeMind has been installed.<br />
<br />
==Getting a taste of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
You can view mind maps created with FreeMind '''now''' in your web browser, if you have Java 1.4 installed.<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
! Map<br />
! Note<br />
|-<br />
| <mm>[[:Freemind.mm|applet|FreeMind documentation]]</mm><br />
| Shown as a mind map, using a Java applet with around 700 KB.<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mind Map Gallery]]<br />
| Mind maps contributed by FreeMind users, embedded into this wiki.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps.html Daniel's public map]<br />
| Some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|-<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html Daniel's public map (HTML)]<br />
| Map exported into HTML; some bookmarks and remarks.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Screenshots==<br />
<br />
: ''See more in [[Screenshots]].''<br />
<br />
{| <br />
| [[File:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-learning-german-080.png|290px]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-freemind-development-080.png|290px]]<br />
| [[File:FreeMind-my-health-080.png|290px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Uses of FreeMind==<br />
<br />
Current users of FreeMind use it for the following purposes:<br />
<br />
* '''Keeping track of projects''', including subtasks, state of subtasks and time recording<br />
* Project '''workplace''', including links to necessary files, executables, source of information and of course information<br />
* Workplace for '''internet research''' using Google and other sources<br />
* Keeping a collection of small or middle sized '''notes''' with links on some area which expands as needed. Such a collection of notes is sometimes called '''knowledge base'''.<br />
* '''Essay writing''' and '''brainstorming''', using colors to show which essays are open, completed, not yet started etc, using size of nodes to indicate size of essays. I don't have one map for one essay, I have one map for all essays. I move parts of some essays to other when it seems appropriate.<br />
* Keeping a '''small database''' of something with '''structure''' that is either '''very dynamic''' or '''not known in advance'''. The main disadvantage of such approach when compared to traditional database applications are poor query possibilities, but I use it that way anyway - contacts, recipes, medical records etc. You learn about the structure from the additional data items you enter. For example, different medical records use different structure and you do not have to analyze all the possible structures before you enter the first medical record.<br />
* Commented '''internet favorites''' or '''bookmarks''', with colors and fonts having the meaning you want.<br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
<br />
Apart from other things, this release of FreeMind features:<br />
<br />
* Fully functional '''following of HTML links''' stored in the nodes, be it www links or links to local files.<br />
* From very early versions, Freemind supports '''folding''' which is its essential property.<br />
* '''Fast one-click navigation''', including folding / unfolding on one click and following links on one click at the same time (you don't have to make choice between fast following of links and fast fold/unfold). You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.<br />
* '''Undo'''<br />
* '''Smart Drag'n Drop''', including the possibility to copy nodes or copy style of nodes; dragging and dropping of multiple selected nodes; dropping of texts or list of files from outside<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting into''', including pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line; pasting of lists of selected files<br />
* '''Smart copying and pasting from''', including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).<br />
* '''Export of map to HTML''', with folding (see [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/PublicMaps-exported.html example])<br />
* '''Find''' facility, where found items are shown one by one as you do &quot;find next&quot;, and the map is unfolded only for the current item.<br />
* Possibility to use and '''edit long multiline nodes'''; even with '''newlines'''<br />
* Possibility to decorate nodes with '''built-in icons''', colors and different fonts.<br />
* '''Low costs of risk of switching away''' to another mind mapping tool, because FreeMind stores maps in '''XML''' format. If you have a lot of maps created by FreeMind and you want to switch to another program, writing a conversion program should be easy, especially if that program features Visual Basic scripting facility. Christoph Rissner describes in his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.pdf article] at [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/veranstaltungen/seminar/abgeschlossen.html IICM site] his [http://krottmaier.cgv.tugraz.at/docs/seminar/sem2002_mindmaps.tar.gz implementation] of data exchange between FreeMind and MindManager.<br />
* File mode enables you to '''browse the files on your computer''', '''seeing''' the folder structure '''as mind map'''.<br />
* See more details in [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/Freemind-development.html Freemind development tree]<br />
<br />
Weak spots include:<br />
<br />
* The support of '''pictures''' in nodes is in preliminary stage. When you want to carry a map around with you, you have to take care that you take the image files with you.<br />
* FreeMind is basically '''one user''' application. Although users can in principle work on the same map, there is only '''preliminary locking mechanism''' to prevent conflicts, at the time, switched off by default.<br />
* In '''rare cases''', '''following of HTML''' links in the web browser '''does not work''' on some computers; the same holds for opening local files.<br />
* '''Limited''' support for '''fancy graphics'''.<br />
<br />
== License ==<br />
<br />
FreeMind is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software free software] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software open source software], licensed under GNU GPL V2+ ([http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU General Public License]), where "V2+" means "version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version". Basically, that means that you are free to use FreeMind to whatever purpose you want without paying for that, and that any code derived from current FreeMind's code must also be licensed under GPL V2+. See also [[Licensing]].<br />
<br />
== Get help from other users ==<br />
<br />
Ask a question on FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum. Also, consider looking at the collection of [[Asked Questions|asked questions]], using the search function of your browser. If you're unlike most of computer users, you may also consider reading the documentation, accessible from the menu Help > Documentation; press Ctrl + F to search through the documentation. For ''Linux'' users, [[FreeMind on Linux]] page may be helpful.<br />
<br />
== Documentation ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Documentation]].''<br />
<br />
Documentation available includes the following.<br />
<br />
* Mind map documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Documentation''.<br />
* Windows help-like documentation: Application menu: ''Help > Help''.<br />
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind%20User%20Guide%20by%20Shailaja%20Kumar%20(manual).pdf Printable documentation in PDF]<br />
<br />
== Alternatives to using FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Alternatives to FreeMind]]''.<br />
<br />
To achieve that which FreeMind offers, you can use variety of tools.<br />
<br />
* ''Free or freeware mind mapping program'', like [http://www.thinkgraph.com Thinkgraph], [http://www.insilmaril.de/vym/ VYM - View Your Mind] or [http://freehackers.org/~tnagy/kdissert/ Kdissert].<br />
* ''Commercial mind mapping program'', like [http://www.mindjet.com/ MindManager], [http://www.inspiration.com/ Inspiration], [http://www.mindgenius.com/ MindGenius], [http://www.visual-mind.com/ Visual Mind] or [http://www.mindmapperusa.com/ MindMapper].<br />
* ''Note editor'' / ''reference manager'' / ''PIM - personal information manager'', like [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Key Note] for Windows, [http://basket.kde.org/index.php BasKet Note Pads] for Linux, and [http://www.tuxcards.de/ TuxCards] for Linux.<br />
* Text editor with ''Outline mode'', like. [http://www.microsoft.com/office/ MS Word], [http://www.lyx.org/ LyX] or [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs].<br />
* Text editor with ''Folding mode'', e.g. [http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/ Emacs], [http://www.vim.org/ Vim] or [http://www.jedit.org jEdit].<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliner ''Outliner''], like cross-platform [http://outliner.sourceforge.net/ Java outline editor], MS Windows based [http://hardtware.de/index.cgi?site=products&action=outliner Outliner], and Python-based outliner [http://webpages.charter.net/edreamleo/front.html Leo] (Python License).<br />
* A ''concept map editor'', like multiplatform freeware [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ CmapTools], GNU GPL-licensed [http://www.conzilla.org/ Conzilla] in Java, or freeware [http://compendium.open.ac.uk/institute/ Compendium].<br />
* ''Presentation software'', like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org_Impress OpenOffice Impress], used for drawing ''concept maps''.<br />
<br />
== Authors and contributors ==<br />
<br />
: ''See detail in [[Authors and contributors]].''<br />
<br />
Several people have substantially contributed to the development of FreeMind, including the following.<br />
<br />
* Jörg Müller<br />
* Daniel Polansky<br />
* Petr Novak<br />
* Christian Foltin<br />
* Dimitry Polivaev<br />
<br />
Many other people have contributed.<br />
<br />
===Tools===<br />
<br />
FreeMind team uses:<br />
* YourKit Java Profiler, donated by [http://www.yourkit.com YourKit], for analysis of memory consumption and performance issues<br />
* Enterprise Architect, donated by [http://www.sparxsystems.eu/ Sparx Systems], for design tasks.<br />
<br />
== Do you want to reward authors for their work? ==<br />
<br />
Drop us a line saying that you like FreeMind. You can do it on our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=320015 Thank you for the music] forum - just start a new thread and click &quot;Post commment&quot;; it's really easy. We are always glad to read that someone finds FreeMind useful. This definitely increases our motivation. Also, we appreciate to read what attracts you on FreeMind, and what is your most important case of use of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
Please, address any questions with problems to the [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.<br />
<br />
==Testimonials==<br />
<br />
What users say about FreeMind includes the following.<br />
<br />
'''Krishna Teja, 24.3.2011''':<br />
For about 6 years I have only been [i]dreaming[/i] of organizing my life in<br />
some manner. There are far too many variables and unknowns, and I never knew<br />
[b]how or where to begin organizing[/b]. After 6 years of procrastination and<br />
a catastrophic crash in life, I hit mind maps and FreeMind. It looks like the<br />
search is over, I can now organize my thoughts in one place and get a clear<br />
picture of my own life. The flexibility of the software is only limited by one's<br />
imagination. [b]Hats off to the team[/b] for contributing this gem to the open<br />
source world. After only days of using this software I can say its the best<br />
thing since sliced bread. My joy is boundless. I hope to stick to FreeMind throughout<br />
my life to organize stuff.<br />
<br />
Krishna Teja,<br />
Hyderabad INDIA<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Petr: 31 Jan 2009''':<br />
<br />
Subject: my second brain<br />
<br />
did not know i have second one... until i've found freemind. no more feeling<br />
like an idiot on morning company meeting after a big hangover - just ten minutes<br />
long look on mindmap and you're back in saddle, ready to go champion! not even<br />
mentioning other pluses it has in ordinary work situations, of course :) what<br />
i want is to say big THANK YOU<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Andrea, 25.7.2008:''' I rediscovered Freemind last week while my proposal for a multi million USD<br />
contract was being reviewed in a tender in a ministry.<br />
The reviewer was keeping all details under perfect control at lightspeed, giving<br />
hard times to us proposers noticing every single missing or glitch in our<br />
documents.<br />
<br />
How could he be doing this?<br />
<br />
I just asked: mind mapping software was the response. He made a big mind map<br />
of the whole proposal and checked all the nodes one by one. As easy as this.<br />
<br />
Well, I was fascinated, after passing the tender review (YESSSSSSS!!!) I just<br />
browsed my PC where freemind was sitting quiet since a couple of years. I just<br />
launched it and applied it to my current project: a BIG software system delivery<br />
to an important bank.<br />
<br />
Guys, in 3 days I made a perfect job in tracking activities, preparing project<br />
status meeting, todo lists, reports, software test result diagrams... I'm just<br />
amazed.<br />
<br />
>From now on I'll use it for everything.<br />
<br />
Thanks for this precious piece of software.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Rich, 14.4.2004:''' First off, congratulations on a truly awesome application with a fantastically intuitive interface... I thought I'd spend 10 minutes evaluating it but I had so much fun I ended up playing for hours - I even missed lunch!<br />
<br />
'''Daniel, 1.2.2003:''' How do I know that FreeMind is a high productivity tool? The answer is I don't. I am using FreeMind on daily basis and am very satisfied with the benefits it brings me. What I really consider important is that when I use FreeMind, most of the time I don't have to<br />
ask myself &quot;how do I do this thing in FreeMind&quot;, but I rather just do what I need without thinking about it. FreeMind makes my task of collecting, organizing and analyzing information on a given topic much easier.<br />
<br />
'''James, 14.10.2002:''' Now, having tried out the new release, I can tell you: It's brilliant! Well done!<br />
<br />
'''Henning, 21.11.2002:''' I recently started using FreeMind and I'm rather delightet. After getting to known it, it immediately became one of my every-day-use-tools.<br />
<br />
'''Joe, 20.1.2003:''' I downloaded Freemind several months ago and it has become a vital part of my daily activites. I am enormously grateful for the program.<br />
<br />
'''Paul, 9.2.2003:''' What a splendid piece of work!<br />
<br />
'''Tom, 13.2.2003:''' I appreciate version 6.1 very much. Having the DnD capability into and out of my emails has now made Freemind the source document for my management work. 6.1 is stable, simple and elegant in text, lines, and manipulation. I prefer such elegance to commercial versions<br />
because I have work to do, not time to make things look better. This is a superb complexity organizer.<br />
<br />
I also use it at home to capture my martial arts learning as I head towards a<br />
black belt. I put in the basic movements and the katas or arranged groups of<br />
movements. I use that when I practice at home.<br />
<br />
'''Perry, 10.4.2003:''' I have been using FreeMind for two or three months now, and find it totally indispensable! I simply can't say enough good things about how it has helped me get on top of an overwhelming workload. I've tried task managers and project managers ad-nauseam, and they are<br />
either too simplistic or too cumbersome.<br />
<br />
See more of positive reactions on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/forums/forum/320015 Thank you for the music] forum.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
<br />
So you want to know what electronic press has to say about FreeMind? FreeMind has been reviewed in the following articles and blogs.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.linux.com/feature/38918 Can open source software free your mind?], September 10th, 2004 (linux.com)<br />
* [http://sorou.sh/2006/02/26/mind-mapping-with-freemind-review Mind Mapping with FreeMind (Review)], February 26th, 2006 (hyperreality.wordpress.com)<br />
<br />
See more at [[marketing]] page.<br />
<br />
== More pages ==<br />
<br />
This website also features the following pages.<br />
<br />
[[Forums]] ~<br />
[[Requests for enhancements]] ~<br />
[[Import and export]] ~<br />
[[Flash browser]] ~<br />
[[FreeMindPDA]] ~<br />
[[Freemind Win Collab]] ~<br />
[[Sandbox]] ~ <br />
[[Documentation efforts]] ~<br />
[[Plugins]] ~<br />
[[Short patches]] ~<br />
[[Tutorial effort]] ~<br />
[[User.properties]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Main]]<br />
<br />
</table></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12229
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-19T20:04:13Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Modus of FreeMind */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
* Search saved maps with internet e*plorer, check that the doc icon is correct <div align="right">'''Win64: ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
* Close all maps and test, which actions remain active and what do they do.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug: several menu items can be chosen. Will be corrected in the next version, as no data loss is possible.'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Missing locking: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mentioned in documentation map. '''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12228
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-18T21:42:28Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Modus of FreeMind */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
* Search saved maps with internet e*plorer, check that the doc icon is correct <div align="right">'''Win64: ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
* Close all maps and test, which actions remain active and what do they do.<div align="right" style="color:blue">'''open'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Missing locking: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mentioned in documentation map. '''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12227
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-18T21:40:59Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Modus of FreeMind */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
* Search saved maps with internet e*plorer, check that the doc icon is correct <div align="right">'''Win64: ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
* Close all maps and test, which actions remain active and what do they do.<br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Missing locking: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mentioned in documentation map. '''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12226
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-18T04:31:23Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* New windows launcher for Windows */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
* Search saved maps with internet e*plorer, check that the doc icon is correct <div align="right">'''Win64: ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Missing locking: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mentioned in documentation map. '''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12225
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-16T19:47:55Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Basic Functionality Tests */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Missing locking: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mentioned in documentation map. '''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12224
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-16T19:34:22Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Basic Functionality Tests */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Bug: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12223
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-16T19:33:11Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Basic Functionality Tests */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Bug: Moving a node into a encrypted, but not opened node, it disappears!<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Bug: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12222
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-13T11:08:36Z
<p>Christianfoltin: </p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Bug: Moving a node into a encrypted, but not opened node, it disappears!<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Bug: In english version, Sunday should be the first, but the date numbers are put to last. <div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Bug: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Mac: Minor Bug: The results have '?' instead of proper characters.'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin
https://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Test_plan_for_1.0.0&diff=12221
Test plan for 1.0.0
2013-10-13T11:05:59Z
<p>Christianfoltin: /* Copy, Paste */</p>
<hr />
<div>= FreeMind start =<br />
== New windows launcher for Windows ==<br />
* Start of FreeMind under Win32, Win64 with/without Java (32 or 64) resp. JDK (32+64) preinstalled <div align="right"><strong>Win32: Java embedded OK, Java 1.7.40 preinstalled: OK, Install without Java: OK, Win64: Java embedded: OK</strong></div><br />
* Start of FreeMind by double click on MindMaps <div align="right">'''Win32: OK'''</div><br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''Win32: ok'''</div><br />
* Open Maps from network drives (how to do this at home?) <div align="right">'''???'''</div><br />
<br />
== Java embedded on Mac ==<br />
* Start FreeMind with/without installed Java/JDK: <div align="right">'''Enable "untrusted" packages in Settings -> Security, Disable 3D in Parallels, OK'''</div><br />
* Try quicklook: <div align="right">'''Mac asks to install Java6, then OK'''</div><br />
* Start via double click: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div> <br />
* Open Map on already open FreeMind via double click ==> only a single instance opens the map <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Open Maps with different characters: spaces, special chars, etc. <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Modus of FreeMind ==<br />
* Change to Browse mode: <div align="right">'''OK, opens empty browse window, maps have to be opened separately'''</div><br />
<br />
== Exports ==<br />
* As HTML: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* as XHTML (Both versions): <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As Applet: <div align="right">'''Win32: Only on a webserver'''</div><br />
* As Flash: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PNG: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* As PDF: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Branch as a new mindmap with links in both directions: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
<br />
== Imports ==<br />
* Folder structure: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Linked branch: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
<br />
== General Tests ==<br />
* Export a map as an applet. Does the folding work? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Export a map containing spaces in its file name as an applet. Is it opened? <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Restart FreeMind: maps are restored, zooms and last selected, too: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** <div align="right">'''Strange behaviour: when a map is opened via double click, the others are not restored! ==> Change?'''</div><br />
<br />
== Basic Functionality Tests ==<br />
* Open Preferences: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Print a map: <div align="right">'''OK, via XPS'''</div><br />
* Create an encrypted node/map and reopen: <br />
** <div align="right">'''Insert encrypted node OK, but toggle crypted/encrypted is 'hidden' in the Insert-Menu==> TODO for next version'''</div><br />
** Bug: Moving a node into a encrypted, but not opened node, it disappears!<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
** Insert encrypted map: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Perform all navigations from the Navigation Menu: <div align="right">'''Jump to last edit location behaves strange. Moves ok. Folding OK, Jump to node: first time, an extra click is needed, after that: ok'''</div><br />
* Perform all actions from the Tools menu<br />
** Join nodes: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Split node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Sort children: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Toggle root node: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revision times: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show revisions in yellow: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Attribute manager and assign attributes: <div align="right">'''OK, but not extensively tested'''</div><br />
** Time Management: <br />
*** Bug: In english version, Sunday should be the first, but the date numbers are put to last. <div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
*** Adding dates, reminders and remove reminders: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Show time list: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Eval script '=17+4': <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Script editor opens, and evals: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
** Share Map: <div align="right">'''OK between Windows64 (asks for permission) and Linux'''</div><br />
*** Bug: one starts editing a node, the other removes the complete path to the new node ==> the text windows remains in the air and after editing, the node is lost.<div align="right" style="color:red">'''Bug'''</div><br />
** Maps open and search something with umlauts: <div align="right">'''OK'''</div><br />
* Insert Hyperlinks <br />
** Picture from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink from file: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
** Hyperlink via textfield and open in browser: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Paste Image: <div align="right">'''Not OK: Under win64 not possible. A link to the file is inserted.'''</div><br />
* Make graphical link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change properties of the link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove link: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move nodes and reset its positions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Styles ==<br />
* Add a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Change positions of styles: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Rename a style: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Scripts ==<br />
* Add the most basic script and execute ('=17+4'): <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add a script to a style and execute: '''ok, but in the script editor, one has to select the script, otherwise no editing is possible. This should be changed in the future'''<br />
<br />
== Clones ==<br />
* Add a clone and change both clones: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove a cloned node. If there is only one clone left, it should drop the clone symbol: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Move and cut/paste clones. They should remain: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Try both complete and children-only cloning: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Copy, Paste ==<br />
* Move nodes by mouse: <div align="right">'''ok, minor bug: but not above encrypted nodes'''</div><div align="right" style="color:red">'''Minor bug'''</div><br />
* Cut and paste nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
<br />
== Geographical Maps ==<br />
* Add a position to a node: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Jump in both directions: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Remove position: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Search for places with special chars: <div align="right">'''win64: ok'''</div><br />
* Export maps: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Add maps as pictures to nodes: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div><br />
* Fold/unfold. Map point should disappear/reappear: <div align="right">'''ok'''</div></div>
Christianfoltin