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''What follows are not fully consolidated posts, written mostly by FreeMind users.''<br />
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= PDA =<br />
Up to 18. 2. 2004 nobody in the forum seems to have FreeMind running on a PDA. It should be possible because there are Java-VMs for the Palm and Pocket PC platform (e. g. [http://superwaba.sf.net SuperWaba]) and there is JRE for Linux-based PDAs. If you succeed, please write about it here.<br />
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* A [[FreeMindPDA]] SuperWaba version is under development by [http://olliver.family.gen.nz/vik.html Vik Olliver], which is incomplete but Open Sourced, so feel free to improve on it.<br />
* Workaround: FreeMind Data on PalmOS: use an xsl sheet to transform to ShadowPlan format (see http://www.codejedi.com ) then sync the ShadowPlan file generated to PalmOS device. You can even edit on the PalmOS device and then transform back to FreeMind on the desktop. (Taken from a tip by David Keltie on the [[freemind-users mailing list]])<br />
* Yet another workaround can be found in [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1044300&forum_id=22101 this thread] .<br />
* And another: I am using [http://www.emacswiki.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl/Emacs_and_EmacsWikiMode_on_PDAs Emacs my Pocket PC] (yes, really works fine!) and [[Import and export to Emacs and Wikipedia-outlines]]<br />
* [http://eringal.com/pocketfreemind/ Pocket Freemind] runs on Pocket PC/Windows Mobile devices, and supports the Freemind file format natively. Requires the .NET Compact Framework version 2.0<br />
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I created XSLT files to translate to/from ShadowPlan Desktop XML format. You can get them from the ShadowPlan Yahoo! Group.<br />
Jules ( http://www.knightnet.org.uk )<br />
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A new application "FreeYourMind" for an PDA outliner that runs on a Windows-PDA and uses the FreeMind data format can be found unter [http://peterschmidt.name/].<br />
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= Dynamically generated mind maps with PHP =<br />
''' Dynamically generated mind maps visualized by Freemind Flashbrowser'''. Here is an example, which generates nodes and shows them as a Flash application: http://www.goermezer.de/dynamic-freemind/ Could this be a way to a mind map driven CMS ?<br />
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= FreeMind combined with wiki =<br />
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'''Disclaimer: What follows are suggestions of FreeMind users, not of the FreeMind development team. There is no combination of FreeMind and wiki under development, nor do we endorse the idea in any way.''' --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 13:15, 26 Sep 2004 (PDT)<br />
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: Does that mean that you are against the idea of a freemind-wiki hybrid or just that you personally aren't interested in working towards that goal? --anonymous<br />
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:: Frankly, I do not think that a hybrid between FreeMind and wiki is a good idea. But I may be in error. Anyway, as FreeMind is free software, anyone can develop whatever hybrid he considers worth it. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 11:10, 28 Jan 2005 (PST)<br />
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Creating a mixture of Freemind and a Wiki would be very interesting. It would be shown on the web and editable by everybody, like a Wiki, but it would not be ugly text-only but a beautiful mindmap instead!<br />
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Maybe a fusion of of mind maps and wikis reform the whole wiki-scene and eventually the internet. Rendering Wikis with Freemind would make them so much more attractive to users. --Helge<br />
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Agreed.<br />
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Moving through XML data, finding and modifying links will enable the link between wikis, search engines and mind mapping<br />
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== Existing Applications Similar to the Idea of FreeMind Wiki ==<br />
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* [http://www.wikimindmap.org/ WikiMindMap] WikiMindMap is a simple mindmap developed with the FreeMind Flash Viewer to navigate through Wikipedia<br />
* The [http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/TWiki/TWikiDrawPlugin '''TWiki Draw Plugin'''] doesn't give you mind maps, but you can draw similar things in it.<br />
* '''TouchGraph Wiki Browser''' comes already quite close to a FreeMindWiki. The maps of well-known wikis look pretty confusing, because mind maps have usually less links than wikis on a page. To see for yourself, download it [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/touchgraph/TGWB_102.zip from direct download of version (26 Feb 2004)]. More related links follow.<br />
** [http://usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?TouchGraphWikiBrowser Wiki about TouchGraph Wiki Browser]<br />
** [http://sourceforge.net/projects/touchgraph/ Touchgraph's project page]<br />
** [http://www.jgraph.com/ JGraph] ''don't know how similar they are overall, but they do overlap in some areas. JGraph has broader scope.''<br />
** [http://mindraider.sourceforge.net/ MindRaider] MindRaider is Semantic Web outliner that is graphical and works with Wiki<br />
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== In general: Combination of wikis and mind maps ==<br />
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Now I found the place where a combination of wikis and mind maps should be and is being discussed. In "the mother of all wikis":<br />
* Here is an explanation: [http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?WikiMindMap WikiMindMap @ c2.com]<br />
* Here you will find an example of a visual map of a wiki which is generated by a script. Please copy the link into your browser and take the space out by hand. We do not want to real link in here because then too many bots would visit it and that would be too much traffic for the script which generates the maps. Copy this to your browser and take the "WRONG" out: "http:WRONG//c2.com/cgi/tour?FrontPage"<br />
* Here you will find even more ways to visualize wikis: [http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?VisualizeTheWiki VisualizeTheWiki @ c2.com]<br />
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[Couldn't get these to load - Mar '05 - dilgreen]<br />
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The issue here would seem to be the structure of the linkages. Mind maps are hierarchical - "Tree structures" - Wikis are fundamentally different in structure, allowing all sorts of linkages - "sem-lattice structures" - as used by Christoper Alexander as the underpinning of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern_language A Pattern Language]. The non-hierarchical aspect of the data structure he insists is necessary to usefully map real systems seems not to get enough attention - I guess because in the software world, hierarchical structures are useful in forcing structure onto free-roaming thoughts, and because data processing IS fundamentally a hierarchical process. The wonderful thing about the WWW and more specifically, Wikis, is that they not only allow hon hierarchical data stuctures, but also keep them manageable, by tracing linkages.<br />
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However, in an application which truly supports 'mind mapping', an open data structure is absolutely necessary - read Chris. Alexander's short article [http://www.rudi.net/bookshelf/classics/city/alexander/alexander1.shtml A City is not a Tree], for a useful discussion of this in realtion to cities. The mind is infinitely more flexible and various than a city - that is the source of its power. A mind map which only supports hierarchical relationships is more of a mind-trap! - dilgreen<br />
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== Wikiing with FreeMind ==<br />
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* The first step could be to add a save format to Freemind which is Wiki-style, in any case more human readable than the current XML-format. Then you could edit Wiki-pages in this format in Freemind. This should be quite easy.<br />
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* Something similar is there now: There is an export/import to Emacs' outline format. This is compatible to Wikipedia-style outlines. See here: [[Import and export to Emacs and Wikipedia-outlines]]<br />
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* Another Idea which is available for e.g. [http://trac.edgewall.org/ Trac] is the graphviz plugin (using dot format) to produce graphs. Simple XSL for exporting can be found in the [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1785424&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Dot Export] on the Freemind patch list.<br />
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* Maybe something can be programmed along the lines of the [http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/TWiki/TWikiDrawPlugin TWikiDrawPlugin] --Helge<br />
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We need a version of Freemind which can show the changes between two Freemind files in nice way.<br />
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You can easily compare freemind files with [[http://www.ghisler.com/ Totalcommander]]<br />
Save the mindmap in freeminds regular file format<br />
select both .mm files and do a 'compare by content'.<br />
Henk Daalder<br />
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== Wiki Alike Mind Mapping Web App ==<br />
: There is already a Web based Mind Mapping application now, that is Web Of Web (WoW - http://www.webofweb.net)<br />
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: To be useful in open web environments, WoW has some wiki thoughts at design, however, the current release only stores every version of a node ever made. The tree history is not available yet, and you have to restore to a previous version by copy and paste as a new version.<br />
: Mind Maps of WoW can be embed into an HTML page as a Java Applet, and allow users to login and perform modifications inplace there.<br />
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: The public demo site is [http://www.webofweb.net The Official WoW Site]<br />
: Source code package containing a pre-built wow.war for quick deployment is available from http://wow.dev.java.net you can run your own Mind Mapping Site simply with a Tomcat (http://tomcat.apache.org) or any J2EE compliant servlet container.<br />
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== Japanese FreeMindWiki ==<br />
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: Hi, My friend Akiyah have developed MindMapBBS, aim to create web-based MindMapping without rich UI browser. He is planning connecting with wiki from MindMapBBS. MindMapBBS is Zope Product(DTML Based), can be used as inlined object in DTML Document/Method. He called '''Small Product'''. --Takeshi<br />
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: [http://sourceforge.jp/projects/mindmapbbs/ Small Product] (Now, supported japanese only).<br />
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: Thanks for that hint! Nearly nothing on the page yet, but sounds very interesting. We should keep checking that site for updates. --anonymous<br />
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== Implementation of FreeMind in a Wiki Engine ==<br />
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The following wiki engines support FreeMind.<br />
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* [http://mediawiki.org MediaWiki] can be extended to support [[Embedded_Mind_Maps|embedded FreeMind]] maps in both flash or applet plugins.<br />
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* [http://wikka.jsnx.com/HomePage WikkaWiki]. It allows to [http://wikka.jsnx.com/FreeMind include FreeMind maps]. See [http://wikka.jsnx.com/MindMapRecentChanges an inline example]. And it seems like you can integrate the wikka into blogging software.<br />
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* [http://www.jspwiki.org/ JSPWiki]. It supports the display of FreeMind maps using a [http://www.jspwiki.org/wiki/FreeMindPlugin plugin].<br />
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* [http://www.tikiwiki.org/ Tikiwiki]. A MindMap WikiPlugin mod for Tikiwiki is now available in [http://tikiwiki.cvs.sourceforge.net/tikiwiki/_mods/wiki-plugins/mindmap/ TikiwikiCVS]. It supports the browsing of FreeMind maps using both the FreeMind Flash and Java browsers. The plugin can display external FreeMind maps using absolute or relative URL's; FreeMind maps can also be uploaded as wiki attachments and displayed using the flash plugin.<br />
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= FreeMind combined with Blogging =<br />
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== Blogger ==<br />
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I made a [http://phlydwg.goldeye.info/freemindtemplate.txt template] to use FreeMind with Blogger. I haven't exactly used it yet, but I'm pretty sure it should work. The blog needs to be published as a ".mm" file, and the index file needs to be html containing [[Asked_Questions#Mind_maps_on_web_pages_with_FreeMind.27s_applet|FreeMind's applet]]. -- Phil<br />
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= Misc =<br />
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== Icons ==<br />
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An icon to associate with Freemind documents (.mm) in MS Windows (.ico) is available for download below. It supports 256 as well as true color regimes.<br />
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http://www.menyhart.net/blog/software/freemind-icon/<br />
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== Mind Trail / Web ? ==<br />
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Today a friend of mine showed me the website [http://www.visualthesaurus.com/] and I was reminded of this project, which I have used before in organizing my writing. Could FreeMind be expanded to include another mode where people could browse through different topics like a web, instead of in a heirarchial order like a tree? Maybe something to consider for version 2.0?<br />
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= Tips and Tricks = <br />
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1. When I made a bulleted list, it appeared nicely in freemind, but no bullets<br />
were visible in tthe exported HTML-file.<br />
To solve this, I use the <nowiki><li></nowiki> tag as follows: <br />
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<nowiki><li style="list-style-type:disc;"> </nowiki><br />
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Instead of disc, you can use square or circle as well.<br />
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2. As default, at least on windows, node selection method is set to direct. This can cause problems whan you want to use the toolbar as when you pass over a different node this becomes selected. You can work around this by selecting the node then holing the ctrl key while you move to the toolbar. Alternatively you can change the selection method in tools -> preferences -> behaviour, then set selection method to 'by click'<br />
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If the preferences-dialog does not work, add the line <br><br />
selection_method = selection_method_by_click<br><br />
to the file [[user.properties]]<br />
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3. XSL/XML-Editor for editing XSLT-stylesheets <br><br />
If you want to modify or create a new xslt-stylesheet to export freemind maps, you can use the freeware tool Cooktop:<br><br />
http://xmlcooktop.com/ <br><br />
With this tool you can test easily, how your stylesheet transforms the freemind map. You can open a freemind map by renaming it to .xml, e. g. test.mm to test.xml.<br />
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= MindMap Art =<br />
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I thought it might be fun to design a logo for FreeMind using FreeMind itself, not realizing that the logo effort had been concluded. I put together the image below.<br />
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[[Image:FreeMind.png]]<br />
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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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== 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://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html Download on Sun],<br />
go to the section '''Download J2SE v 1.4. ...'''<br />
and now choose the column [http://javashoplm.sun.com/ECom/docs/Welcome.jsp?StoreId=22&amp;PartDetailId=j2re-1.4.2_03-oth-JPR&amp;SiteId=JSC&amp;TransactionId=noreg JRE], ''not SDK''. The installation file of JRE has approximately 15 MB.<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 which start 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 />
A quick thing to try first is 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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=== 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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=== 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) [https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=107118&aid=1550792&group_id=7118 (see bug report)]<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 enjoy!<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? === ''Keywords: RAM.''<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 />
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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 ===<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 Ctrl+left and Ctrl+right to move a node in the desired direction (not only to change the side with respect to root, try it out).<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 />
<br />
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 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 />
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=== To open links in only one browser window, rather than several. ===<br />
To our knowledge this is not possible at the moment.<br />
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'''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 />
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'''Firefox (1.5.0.12)''' allows this option. ''From the menu, select''<br />
1) Edit > '''Prefernces''' > <br />
2) Click '''Tabs'''<br />
3) Select to open links from other apps in<br />
...a new tab in the most recent window.<br />
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'''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 (ie not served from a web server in the browser applet).<br />
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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://hkrott.iicm.edu/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 />
<br />
* Print to pdf using a pdf printer driver.<br />
** Use open source [http://sector7g.wurzel6.de/pdfcreator/index_en.htm 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 convert mind maps between FreeMind and MindManager ===<br />
Click here: [[Import and export to other applications]]<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 />
=== On what operating systems have people actually succeeded in running FreeMind?===<br />
<br />
* ''Microsoft Windows.'' Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1 & SP2), Windows 2003 Server<br />
* ''Linux.'' Mandrake 9.2 and 10, RedHat Pro WS 3, Fedora Core 2, SuSE (8.2 using the RPM for 9.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.2), Ubuntu (Warty), Debian sarge, Debian sid, Slackware 9.1, Gentoo, Mepis 3.3.1, Mepis 3.4-2.rc1.<br />
* ''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 />
<br />
=== How large maps can I 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 />
===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 />
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 />
== 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 just works very long 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 to export big 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 />
=== 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 />
== 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, accesed 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 ''Areté'' 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 />
<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 />
=== 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 />
* Insert a control "Shockwave Flash Object" with the Control toolbar (go to display/toolbar/customise if not available).<br />
* Activate the propeties window by double clicking on the rectangle of the object<br />
* Click on the custom "property"<br />
* On the new opened window set the "movie URL" to the full path of the plugin (i.e: c:\path\visorFreemind.swf)<br />
* Set the "base URL" to the name of your freemind file (i.e.: index.mm) <br />
* Start your diaporama and you will see the cross inside the rectangle replaced by your freemind map<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 <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 <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 />
Look at the section [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Import_and_export_to_other_applications Import and export to other applications]<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 />
== FreeMind on Linux and other UNIX-like systems ==<br />
<br />
Go to the specific page [[FreeMind on Linux]].<br />
<br />
== Misc ==<br />
<br />
=== Translating FreeMind into your language ===<br />
<br />
See [[Translation]].<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 />
Here is a list of shortcuts, grouped by function:<br />
<br />
File commands:<br />
New map - Ctrl+N<br />
Open map - Ctrl+O<br />
Save map - Ctrl+S<br />
Save as - Ctrl+A<br />
Print - Ctrl+P<br />
Close - Ctrl+W<br />
Quit - Ctrl+Q<br />
Previous map - Ctrl+LEFT<br />
Next Map - Ctrl+RIGHT<br />
Export file to HTML - Ctrl+E<br />
Export branch to HTML - Ctrl+H<br />
Export branch to new MM file - Alt+A<br />
Open first file in history - Ctrl+Shift+W<br />
<br />
Edit commands:<br />
Find - Ctrl+F<br />
Find next - Ctrl+G<br />
Cut - Ctrl+X<br />
Copy - Ctrl+C<br />
Copy single - Ctrl+Y<br />
Paste - Ctrl+V<br />
<br />
Mode commands:<br />
MindMap mode - Alt+1<br />
Browse mode - Alt+2 <br />
File mode - Alt+3<br />
<br />
Node formatting commands:<br />
Italicize - Ctrl+I<br />
Bold - Ctrl+B<br />
Cloud - Ctrl+Shift+B<br />
Change node color - Alt+C<br />
Blend node color - Alt+B<br />
Change node edge color - Alt+E<br />
Increase node font size - Ctrl+L<br />
decrease node font size - Ctrl+M<br />
Increase branch font size - Ctrl+Shift+L<br />
Decrease branch font size - Ctrl+Shift+M<br />
<br />
Node navigation commands:<br />
Go to root - ESCAPE<br />
Move up - UP<br />
Move down - DOWN<br />
Move left - LEFT<br />
Move right - RIGHT<br />
Follow link - Ctrl+ENTER<br />
Zoom out - Alt+UP<br />
Zoom in - Alt+DOWN<br />
<br />
New node commands:<br />
Add sibling node - ENTER<br />
Add child node - INSERT<br />
Add sibling before - Shift+ENTER<br />
<br />
Node editing commands:<br />
Edit selected node - F2<br />
Edit long node - Alt+ENTER<br />
Join nodes - Ctrl+J<br />
Toggle folded - SPACE<br />
Toggle children folded - Ctrl+SPACE<br />
Set link by filechooser - Ctrl+Shift+K<br />
Set link by text entry - Ctrl+K<br />
Set image by filechooser - Alt+K<br />
Move node up - Ctrl+UP<br />
Move node down - Ctrl+DOWN<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 />
=== Is MindMaster a rip off of FreeMind? ===<br />
<br />
''Update: the site of MindMaster is no longer there, thanks to Rezzie.''<br />
<br />
There is a [http://www.gigastorm.com/mindmaster/ web site] offering a product called MindMaster. This program is a ripped off version of FreeMind. It is not just a clone of FreeMind; it ''is'' just FreeMind renamed, and slightly modified. They even use the presentation texts as found on the main page of FreeMind. As FreeMind is licenced under GNU GPL, so must be MindMaster. However, on the MindMaster site and after the installation, they claim that they hold copyright to MindMaster, and that you are prohibited to use MindMaster unless you conform to their licence. This is unlawful. We urge you not to use or recommend MindMaster, and to avoid linking to their site or giving any recommendation. Also, you can write an email to them complaining about abuse of GNU General Public Licence. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 11:15, 14 May 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
: I have been in contact with the author of [http://www.gigastorm.com/mindmaster/ MindMaster] and he has since removed the website and all links to the download. He did in fact claim it was released under the GPL and included both the licence and source code in the package, but as I didn't want to shell out $30 I cannot verify this. --[[User:Rezzie|Rezzie]] 23:49, 18 Oct 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
:: Thanks a lot. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 09:50, 26 Oct 2005 (PDT)<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 />
Post new questions either to some of our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/?group_id=7118 forums] or to the [[Talk:Asked_Questions|discussion page]] of this page. Or specifically, ask your question in FreeMind's [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help forum]. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will get help, still, many users get it.<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 />
== Questions not yet answered ==<br />
<br />
Post new questions either to some of our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/?group_id=7118 forums] or to the [[Talk:Asked_Questions|discussion page]] of this page.<br />
<br />
Is FreeMind also Working under SuSe Linux 9.3 or perhaps already a part of the package?<br />
Answer: Yes, please see the "[[FreeMind on Linux]]" page here in the wiki.<br />
<br />
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''What follows are not fully consolidated posts, written mostly by FreeMind users.''<br />
<br />
= PDA =<br />
Up to 18. 2. 2004 nobody in the forum seems to have FreeMind running on a PDA. It should be possible because there are Java-VMs for the Palm and Pocket PC platform (e. g. [http://superwaba.sf.net SuperWaba]) and there is JRE for Linux-based PDAs. If you succeed, please write about it here.<br />
<br />
* A [[FreeMindPDA]] SuperWaba version is under development by [http://olliver.family.gen.nz/vik.html Vik Olliver], which is incomplete but Open Sourced, so feel free to improve on it.<br />
* Workaround: FreeMind Data on PalmOS: use an xsl sheet to transform to ShadowPlan format (see http://www.codejedi.com ) then sync the ShadowPlan file generated to PalmOS device. You can even edit on the PalmOS device and then transform back to FreeMind on the desktop. (Taken from a tip by David Keltie on the [[freemind-users mailing list]])<br />
* Yet another workaround can be found in [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1044300&forum_id=22101 this thread] .<br />
* And another: I am using [http://www.emacswiki.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl/Emacs_and_EmacsWikiMode_on_PDAs Emacs my Pocket PC] (yes, really works fine!) and [[Import and export to Emacs and Wikipedia-outlines]]<br />
* [http://eringal.com/pocketfreemind/ Pocket Freemind] runs on Pocket PC/Windows Mobile devices, and supports the Freemind file format natively. Requires the .NET Compact Framework version 2.0<br />
<br />
I created XSLT files to translate to/from ShadowPlan Desktop XML format. You can get them from the ShadowPlan Yahoo! Group.<br />
Jules ( http://www.knightnet.org.uk )<br />
<br />
A new application "FreeYourMind" for an PDA outliner that runs on a Windows-PDA and uses the FreeMind data format can be found unter [http://peterschmidt.name/].<br />
<br />
= Dynamically generated mind maps with PHP =<br />
''' Dynamically generated mind maps visualized by Freemind Flashbrowser'''. Here is an example, which generates nodes and shows them as a Flash application: http://www.goermezer.de/dynamic-freemind/ Could this be a way to a mind map driven CMS ?<br />
<br />
= FreeMind combined with wiki =<br />
<br />
'''Disclaimer: What follows are suggestions of FreeMind users, not of the FreeMind development team. There is no combination of FreeMind and wiki under development, nor do we endorse the idea in any way.''' --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 13:15, 26 Sep 2004 (PDT)<br />
<br />
: Does that mean that you are against the idea of a freemind-wiki hybrid or just that you personally aren't interested in working towards that goal? --anonymous<br />
<br />
:: Frankly, I do not think that a hybrid between FreeMind and wiki is a good idea. But I may be in error. Anyway, as FreeMind is free software, anyone can develop whatever hybrid he considers worth it. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 11:10, 28 Jan 2005 (PST)<br />
<br />
Creating a mixture of Freemind and a Wiki would be very interesting. It would be shown on the web and editable by everybody, like a Wiki, but it would not be ugly text-only but a beautiful mindmap instead!<br />
<br />
Maybe a fusion of of mind maps and wikis reform the whole wiki-scene and eventually the internet. Rendering Wikis with Freemind would make them so much more attractive to users. --Helge<br />
<br />
Agreed.<br />
<br />
Moving through XML data, finding and modifying links will enable the link between wikis, search engines and mind mapping<br />
<br />
== Existing Applications Similar to the Idea of FreeMind Wiki ==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.wikimindmap.org/ WikiMindMap] WikiMindMap is a simple mindmap developed with the FreeMind Flash Viewer to navigate through Wikipedia<br />
* The [http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/TWiki/TWikiDrawPlugin '''TWiki Draw Plugin'''] doesn't give you mind maps, but you can draw similar things in it.<br />
* '''TouchGraph Wiki Browser''' comes already quite close to a FreeMindWiki. The maps of well-known wikis look pretty confusing, because mind maps have usually less links than wikis on a page. To see for yourself, download it [http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/touchgraph/TGWB_102.zip from direct download of version (26 Feb 2004)]. More related links follow.<br />
** [http://usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?TouchGraphWikiBrowser Wiki about TouchGraph Wiki Browser]<br />
** [http://sourceforge.net/projects/touchgraph/ Touchgraph's project page]<br />
** [http://www.jgraph.com/ JGraph] ''don't know how similar they are overall, but they do overlap in some areas. JGraph has broader scope.''<br />
** [http://mindraider.sourceforge.net/ MindRaider] MindRaider is Semantic Web outliner that is graphical and works with Wiki<br />
<br />
== In general: Combination of wikis and mind maps ==<br />
<br />
Now I found the place where a combination of wikis and mind maps should be and is being discussed. In "the mother of all wikis":<br />
* Here is an explanation: [http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?WikiMindMap WikiMindMap @ c2.com]<br />
* Here you will find an example of a visual map of a wiki which is generated by a script. Please copy the link into your browser and take the space out by hand. We do not want to real link in here because then too many bots would visit it and that would be too much traffic for the script which generates the maps. Copy this to your browser and take the "WRONG" out: "http:WRONG//c2.com/cgi/tour?FrontPage"<br />
* Here you will find even more ways to visualize wikis: [http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?VisualizeTheWiki VisualizeTheWiki @ c2.com]<br />
<br />
[Couldn't get these to load - Mar '05 - dilgreen]<br />
<br />
The issue here would seem to be the structure of the linkages. Mind maps are hierarchical - "Tree structures" - Wikis are fundamentally different in structure, allowing all sorts of linkages - "sem-lattice structures" - as used by Christoper Alexander as the underpinning of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern_language A Pattern Language]. The non-hierarchical aspect of the data structure he insists is necessary to usefully map real systems seems not to get enough attention - I guess because in the software world, hierarchical structures are useful in forcing structure onto free-roaming thoughts, and because data processing IS fundamentally a hierarchical process. The wonderful thing about the WWW and more specifically, Wikis, is that they not only allow hon hierarchical data stuctures, but also keep them manageable, by tracing linkages.<br />
<br />
However, in an application which truly supports 'mind mapping', an open data structure is absolutely necessary - read Chris. Alexander's short article [http://www.rudi.net/bookshelf/classics/city/alexander/alexander1.shtml A City is not a Tree], for a useful discussion of this in realtion to cities. The mind is infinitely more flexible and various than a city - that is the source of its power. A mind map which only supports hierarchical relationships is more of a mind-trap! - dilgreen<br />
<br />
== Wikiing with FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
* The first step could be to add a save format to Freemind which is Wiki-style, in any case more human readable than the current XML-format. Then you could edit Wiki-pages in this format in Freemind. This should be quite easy.<br />
<br />
* Something similar is there now: There is an export/import to Emacs' outline format. This is compatible to Wikipedia-style outlines. See here: [[Import and export to Emacs and Wikipedia-outlines]]<br />
<br />
* Another Idea which is available for e.g. [http://trac.edgewall.org/ Trac] is the graphviz plugin (using dot format) to produce graphs. Simple XSL for exporting can be found in the [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1785424&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Dot Export] on the Freemind patch list.<br />
<br />
* Maybe something can be programmed along the lines of the [http://twiki.org/cgi-bin/view/TWiki/TWikiDrawPlugin TWikiDrawPlugin] --Helge<br />
<br />
We need a version of Freemind which can show the changes between two Freemind files in nice way.<br />
<br />
You can easily compare freemind files with [[http://www.ghisler.com/ Totalcommander]]<br />
Save the mindmap in freeminds regular file format<br />
select both .mm files and do a 'compare by content'.<br />
Henk Daalder<br />
<br />
== Wiki Alike Mind Mapping Web App ==<br />
: There is already a Web based Mind Mapping application now, that is Web Of Web (WoW - http://www.webofweb.net)<br />
<br />
: To be useful in open web environments, WoW has some wiki thoughts at design, however, the current release only stores every version of a node ever made. The tree history is not available yet, and you have to restore to a previous version by copy and paste as a new version.<br />
: Mind Maps of WoW can be embed into an HTML page as a Java Applet, and allow users to login and perform modifications inplace there.<br />
<br />
: The public demo site is [http://www.webofweb.net The Official WoW Site]<br />
: Source code package containing a pre-built wow.war for quick deployment is available from http://wow.dev.java.net you can run your own Mind Mapping Site simply with a Tomcat (http://tomcat.apache.org) or any J2EE compliant servlet container.<br />
<br />
== Japanese FreeMindWiki ==<br />
<br />
: Hi, My friend Akiyah have developed MindMapBBS, aim to create web-based MindMapping without rich UI browser. He is planning connecting with wiki from MindMapBBS. MindMapBBS is Zope Product(DTML Based), can be used as inlined object in DTML Document/Method. He called '''Small Product'''. --Takeshi<br />
<br />
: [http://sourceforge.jp/projects/mindmapbbs/ Small Product] (Now, supported japanese only).<br />
<br />
: Thanks for that hint! Nearly nothing on the page yet, but sounds very interesting. We should keep checking that site for updates. --anonymous<br />
<br />
== Implementation of FreeMind in a Wiki Engine ==<br />
<br />
The following wiki engines support FreeMind.<br />
<br />
* [http://mediawiki.org MediaWiki] can be extended to support [[Embedded_Mind_Maps|embedded FreeMind]] maps in both flash or applet plugins.<br />
<br />
* [http://wikka.jsnx.com/HomePage WikkaWiki]. It allows to [http://wikka.jsnx.com/FreeMind include FreeMind maps]. See [http://wikka.jsnx.com/MindMapRecentChanges an inline example]. And it seems like you can integrate the wikka into blogging software.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.jspwiki.org/ JSPWiki]. It supports the display of FreeMind maps using a [http://www.jspwiki.org/wiki/FreeMindPlugin plugin].<br />
<br />
* [http://www.tikiwiki.org/ Tikiwiki]. A MindMap WikiPlugin mod for Tikiwiki is now available in [http://tikiwiki.cvs.sourceforge.net/tikiwiki/_mods/wiki-plugins/mindmap/ TikiwikiCVS]. It supports the browsing of FreeMind maps using both the FreeMind Flash and Java browsers. The plugin can display external FreeMind maps using absolute or relative URL's; FreeMind maps can also be uploaded as wiki attachments and displayed using the flash plugin.<br />
<br />
= FreeMind combined with Blogging =<br />
<br />
== Blogger ==<br />
<br />
I made a [http://phlydwg.goldeye.info/freemindtemplate.txt template] to use FreeMind with Blogger. I haven't exactly used it yet, but I'm pretty sure it should work. The blog needs to be published as a ".mm" file, and the index file needs to be html containing [[Asked_Questions#Mind_maps_on_web_pages_with_FreeMind.27s_applet|FreeMind's applet]]. -- Phil<br />
<br />
= Misc =<br />
<br />
== Icons ==<br />
<br />
An icon to associate with Freemind documents (.mm) in MS Windows (.ico) is available for download below. It supports 256 as well as true color regimes.<br />
<br />
http://www.menyhart.net/blog/software/freemind-icon/<br />
<br />
== Mind Trail / Web ? ==<br />
<br />
Today a friend of mine showed me the website [http://www.visualthesaurus.com/] and I was reminded of this project, which I have used before in organizing my writing. Could FreeMind be expanded to include another mode where people could browse through different topics like a web, instead of in a heirarchial order like a tree? Maybe something to consider for version 2.0?<br />
<br />
= Tips and Tricks = <br />
<br />
1. When I made a bulleted list, it appeared nicely in freemind, but no bullets<br />
were visible in tthe exported HTML-file.<br />
To solve this, I use the <nowiki><li></nowiki> tag as follows: <br />
<br />
<nowiki><li style="list-style-type:disc;"> </nowiki><br />
<br />
Instead of disc, you can use square or circle as well.<br />
<br />
2. As default, at least on windows, node selection method is set to direct. This can cause problems whan you want to use the toolbar as when you pass over a different node this becomes selected. You can work around this by selecting the node then holing the ctrl key while you move to the toolbar. Alternatively you can change the selection method in tools -> preferences -> behaviour, then set selection method to 'by click'<br />
<br />
If the preferences-dialog does not work, add the line <br><br />
selection_method = selection_method_by_click<br><br />
to the file [[user.properties]]<br />
<br />
3. XSL/XML-Editor for editing XSLT-stylesheets <br><br />
If you want to modify or create a new xslt-stylesheet to export freemind maps, you can use the freeware tool Cooktop:<br><br />
http://xmlcooktop.com/ <br><br />
With this tool you can test easily, how your stylesheet transforms the freemind map. You can open a freemind map by renaming it to .xml, e. g. test.mm to test.xml.<br />
<br />
= MindMap Art =<br />
<br />
I thought it might be fun to design a logo for FreeMind using FreeMind itself, not realizing that the logo effort had been concluded. I put together the image below.<br />
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<table><tr><br />
<td valign=top><br />
{{Navigation_bar}}<br />
<td>&nbsp;<br />
<td width=600> <br />
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What follows is a list of FreeMind accessories, provided by third parties.<br />
<br />
Feel free to add your own accessory. When adding a new link to an accessory you are the author of, please consider releasing your accessory by "GNU GPL V2 or later at your option" license. When you do, the FreeMind team can consider delivering your accessory as part of FreeMind.<br />
<br />
==Conversions==<br />
{| {{Table style}}<br />
|- <br />
! Format || Direction || Lang. || Link || width="200" | Note<br />
|-<br />
| Tab-indented text || → || Python || [http://uwstopia.nl/blog/2007/10/text-to-freemind-released Text-to-Freemind] || Also useful for automated conversions<br />
|- <br />
| [http://www.codeproject.com/tools/ToDoList2.asp ToDoList 2] || → || XSLT || [http://www.jools.net/archives/6 Convertor] || N/A<br />
|- <br />
| del.icio.us || → || Java || [http://www.blainekendall.com/deliciousmind/ Delicious Mind] || N/A<br />
|- <br />
| Emacs Planner || → || Perl || [http://www.mhoenicka.de/software/hacks/taskmm.html Taskmm] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| Emacs Org Mode || → || elisp || [http://www.emacswiki.org/cgi-bin/emacs/FreeMind freemind.el] || Only export emacs => FreeMind<br />
|-<br />
| Vym || → || XSLT || [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Import_and_export_to_other_applications#VYM_.E2.86.92_FreeMind Convertor] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| Mantis bug tracker || → || PHP || [http://bugs.mantisbt.org/view.php?id=7214 Convertor] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| Ganttproject || ↔ || XSLT || [http://kutsam.at/home/johannes/content/view/15/4/ Converter] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| .c,.h,.s || → || Perl || [http://www.skynet.ie/~ivan/filetree_to_freemind.pl Convertor] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| LaTeX article & book || ← || Ruby || [http://www.duminil.info/doku.php?id=freemindtolatex Freemindtolatex ] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| LaTeX beamer presentation || ← || Perl || [http://www.edaindia.com/utils/index.shtml Convertor] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| LaTeX beamer presentation || ← || XSLT || [http://www.ladstaetter.info/robert/blog/?p=49 Convertor] || Includes build.xml for Ant to integrate pdflatex <br />
|-<br />
| Meeting notes || ← || Python || [http://code.google.com/p/mm2notes mm2notes] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| [http://meyerweb.com/eric/tools/s5/ S5] Presentation || ← || Python || [http://code.google.com/p/mm2s5 mm2s5] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| Microsoft Project || → || XSLT || [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Import_and_export_to_other_applications#To_MS_Project Conversor] || N/A<br />
|-<br />
| Java objects || ↔ || Java || [http://jcommons.sourceforge.net/references/maputils.html Converter] || See also [http://jcommons.sourceforge.net/references/marshaller.html Marshaller]<br />
|-<br />
| Graphviz DOT-Format || → || XSLT || [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1785424&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Converter] || Sorry, i've uploaded the document and then fixed a minor bug. PS: I've created an [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1785534&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Import with XSLT Plugin] to easily drop Import/Export plugins.<br />
|-<br />
| Topic Map (XTM) || ↔ || XSLT || [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1853869&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Converter] || PS: I've created an [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1785534&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Import with XSLT Plugin] to easily drop Import/Export plugins.<br />
|-<br />
| Mind Mapper || ↔ || XSLT || [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1853952&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Converter] || PS: I've created an [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1785534&group_id=7118&atid=307118 Import with XSLT Plugin] to easily drop Import/Export plugins.<br />
|-<br />
| SVN Repository || → || XSLT || Not yet stored anywhere... || SVN repository as an "file-view"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
See also<br />
* [[Import and export to other applications]]<br />
* [http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=7118&atid=964006 Conversions tracker]<br />
<br />
==Other==<br />
*[http://www.mindmeister.com Browser-based collaboration with others] I tried out mindmeister and imported a .mm file no problem. The collaboration works pretty dang well. You can also import/export as other formats. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.goermezer.de/webtools/JoomlaMindmap Dynamic mind maps from CMS]: Sitemap, weblinks and feeds dynamically generated from content management system Joomla (Freemind Flashbrowser)<br />
<br />
* [http://www.yetanothercommunitysystem.com/ YACS] is a content management system with native support of Freemind. It embeds two Freemind players (Flash and Java), and [http://www.yetanothercommunitysystem.com/article-835-how-to-create-and-share-a-freemind-map any uploaded map can be browsed interactively.] Also, YACS may build [http://www.yetanothercommunitysystem.com/article-4509-how-to-generate-a-dynamic-freemind-map a Freemind map out of the content tree, ]or part of it. And it may even combine the two features, for example to [http://www.yetanothercommunitysystem.com/article-4510-how-to-layout-content-as-a-freemind-map layout complex content as a Freemind map.]<br />
<br />
* [[Freemind_Win_Collab|Freemind Win Collab]] : '''Share your mindmaps and built them in collaboration'''. This simple batch file autorise collaboration on freemind maps via a fileserver. If you can access the same disk with your collegues in your organisation, you can now work together on your mindmaps : this script avoid multiple edition at the same time (lock the file for you and tell the others that YOU edit it for the moment) and make backups each time you open a mindmap (like 2006-04-02_myfilename.mm). Work only on windows.<br />
<br />
* [http://www.zms-publishing.com/support/content/e724/e729/e2769/index_eng.html ZMSMindMaps]: An Add-on to ZMS (Zope based Content Management for Science, Technology and Medicine) for viewing, exporting and importing of Mindmaps.<br />
<br />
* Below is a Unix <tt>sed</tt> command to remove the optional data from a MindMap .mm file's XML to make it more reader-friendly, keeping only the TEXT attribute. After converting a MindMap file with this command, you can open the generated XML file in Firefox and use its XML element collapsing features to interactively view MindMaps even without Freemind installed.<br />
<div style="font-size: 90%"><br />
sed -e "s/ \(CREATED\|MODIFIED\|ID\|POSITION\|FOLDED\)=\"[0-9a-zA-Z_]*\"//g" Old.mm > New.xml<br />
</div><br />
<br />
For version 0.9, this command is better :<br />
<div style="font-size: 90%"><br />
sed -e "s/ \(CREATED\|MODIFIED\|ID\|POSITION\|FOLDED\|COLOR\)=\"#\?[0-9a-zA-Z_]*\"//g" -e "s/<\(font\|hook\)[^>]\+\?>//g" Old.mm > New.xml<br />
</div><br />
</table><br />
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[[Category:Main]]</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Main_Page&diff=6644Talk:Main Page2008-03-04T17:17:08Z<p>Xor: </p>
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'''The scope of this talk page:''' This page is for remarks on the content of our '''main page''' and '''wiki'''. Please address your questions on FreeMind itself or request for help with using FreeMind to our [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=22102 Help] forum.''<br />
<br />
This page is for:<br />
<br />
* Feedback on the usability of FreeMind wiki,<br />
* Requests for missing information in the wiki.<br />
<br />
This page ''is not'' for:<br />
<br />
* RFEs -- feature requests,<br />
* Feedback on the usability of FreeMind application.<br />
<br />
==First impressions of the wiki==<br />
<br />
My impression of the wiki is quite good. So far, we can let the original home page running, together with the one at freezope. I will move most of the stuff from the home page to wiki, as well as from the wiki at freezope. Any failure of this wiki is, therefore, covered. We can switch to this wiki completely in the near future. -- Dan of FreeMind 08:32, 10 Sep 2004 (PDT)<br />
<br />
== Logout problems ("Save page" button previews instead) ==<br />
Can an admin read [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_MediaWiki_on_Sourceforge.net Running MediaWiki on SourceForge] and ensure the <tt>sessions</tt> directory is setup correctly? As of August 2005, SourceForge no longer allows write access to the htdocs directory and instead requires writing persistent data to <tt>/tmp/persisent</tt>. Changing this directory should fix the logout problems (just try to edit a page to see what I mean). --[[User:Shellreef|Shellreef]] 15:19, 7 Sep 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
: That was very helpful; thank you. The sessions of MediaWiki should work fine now. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 12:03, 8 Sep 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
== Design of the navigation bar ==<br />
<br />
I have made a very simple navigation bar, repeated at every page to which it points. The navigation bar points only to the primary pages. Secondary pages can be reached by following the link "All Pages" at the navigation bar.<br />
<br />
Originally, I wanted to change the navigation bar at the very left, but [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide:_FAQ MediaWiki's documentation] disclosed that this is only possible by editing the monobook skin's template. As this is not very flexible, I've chosen the other option, although it's not very elegant.<br />
<br />
The navigation bar content is located at Template:Navigation_bar. By changing the template, the navigation bar changes in all the pages where it is included. See also [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Template help on templates]. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 11:08, 14 Sep 2004 (PDT)<br />
<br />
=== Minor navigation problem ===<br />
Just below that navigation bar is another section which includes a ''Download and install option''. That option links to a nonexistent anchor. The correct page anchor is just plain ''#Download''. Not a big deal, but it did confuse me a little when I clicked on it and got nothing. Maybe this section should also be a template, just like the navigation bar. [[User:Objectivesea|Objectivesea]] 12:00, 5 Feb 2008 (PST)<br />
<br />
== Where is toolbox defined for the wiki ==<br />
At templates/xhtml_slim.pt, with user rights rw-timan72,r,r.<br />
<br />
==The speed of Mediawiki==<br />
<br />
''Currently, there are no problems with the speed of Mediawiki that we are using. We are running on mySQL 4.1.x.''<br />
<br />
I have enabled file cache (see [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:File_cache help on file cache]). It also simplifies backing up of the wiki, as it suffices to backup the pages in the file cache. But the wiki is still very slow. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 11:21, 27 Sep 2004 (PDT)<br />
<br />
:If performance continues to be a problem, you might consider moving this MediaWiki to [http://developer.berlios.de/ BerliOS] (another free software host). Their MySQL is much faster than SourceForge's in my experience. --[[User:Shellreef|Shellreef]] 14:17, 7 Sep 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
By logging to SQL server, I have found out that SourceForge is running mySQL version 3.23.58. Thus we may not set that we are running version 4 in LocalSettings.php. --dp<br />
<br />
$ mysql -u freemind --database=freemind --host=mysql -p<br />
<br />
An easier way to find out about mySQL version was to visit [[Special:Version|this]] special page of this wiki.<br />
<br />
== Mediawiki's image thumbing capability is not that good ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:FreeMind-computer-knowledge-071.png|thumb|300px|left|Computer Knowledge Map]]<br />
<br />
In the main page, there are several screenshots scaled down manually in Gimp. They are not stored in the wiki internally; they're only referred to from within the wiki. When I first tried to use images internally, taking advantage of Mediawiki's thumb function, it did not work at all because of the PHP's GD libary missing. The library is now there, but, when scaled down using GD, the thumbs do no look that good . Thus I keep the screenshot images as they are, i.e. external to wiki. A demonstrating example follows. --[[User:Danielpolansky|Danielpolansky]] 10:26, 8 Apr 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
:GD is infamous for its poor thumbnailing. Consider installing [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_FAQ#How_do_I_install_Imagemagick_for_Thumbnails_on_Windows.3F ImageMagick] instead. --[[User:Shellreef|Shellreef]] 14:26, 7 Sep 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
Can't we use multistage resampling for thumbnails? What I mean is: when the image is 8x larger than the thumbnail, resample it to be 4x larger, then 2x, then of thumbnail size. This way, the filtering is done during each step and the "moire"/aliasing pattern is diminished a bit. <br />
<br />
--[[User:Kfoltman|Kfoltman]] 21:21, 20 Mar 2007 (EST)<br />
<br />
== To get help on using mediawiki ==<br />
<br />
See [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing Overview] (pointing also to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Extended_image_syntax Extended Image Syntax]), [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface of the wiki], [http://www.essaytoday.com/ Style Guide] and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for wiki usage and configuration help.<br />
<br />
== Why we chose MediaWiki rather than other wiki engine ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki] has buttons for formatting a cursor selection when editing, lessening the memory burden of a new user. MediaWiki allows for editing of single sections of a page, and has an elegant automatic table of contents for each page, created out of the sections. It has a separated pages for article and for discussion. MediaWiki distinguishes graphically inner links and links going outside. Furthermore, MediaWiki supports TeX markup for mathematics. MediaWiki is the wiki engine of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia], successful free internet encyclopedia. Thus MediaWiki seems to be one of the best free wiki engines available.<br />
<br />
== Some how too's would be nice ==<br />
<br />
i was playing around, I imediately thought of mapping some complex (poorly designed) websites, software etc. I want a quick tutorial on /if i can do this... thanks FUN STUFF<br />
<br />
== HOWTO's and Documentation ==<br />
I mentioned this in an e-mail to the OpenDiscussion forum, but I believe a HOWTO section and Documentation section are in order. These sections should have links above the current "Asked Questions" link on the main page.<br />
<br />
The HOWTO section should contain a list of HOWTO's that are written/updated the Freemind community (it's users), and the Documentation section should be a well organized layout of the information contained in the HOWTO's, but explicitly controlled by the site-administrators.<br />
<br />
My $0.02,<br />
Bobby<br />
<br />
:For help with understanding mind mapping or idea mapping I really like Idea Mapping by Jamie Nast and she just blogged about Freemind in her blog [http://ideamapping.blogspot.com Idea Mapping Blog] also there are examples on her site [http://ideamappingsuccess.com Idea Mapping Success] of idea maps done with FreeMind.<br />
<br />
==Feedback==<br />
<br />
Very intresting wiki site!... Thanx! --[[User:HarryRens|HarryRens]] 16:56, 15 Oct 2005 (PDT)<br />
<br />
== More alternatives ==<br />
<br />
You might want to add Compendium ([http://www.compendiuminstitute.org/]) to the Alternatives. Compendium is a tool similar in intent to mind-mapping software, but it has a different map structure and a different underlying philosophy. Compendium is free to download and use, although the project people request that you register before downloading. It is '''''not''''' open source, however -- you must register as a developer to get the source and can not re-distribute it. Like FreeMind, it's in Java.<br />
<br />
For general brainstorming, discussion capture and personal knowledge base organization, I don't really have a strong preference between Compendium and MindManager/FreeMind. I've used MindManager much longer, and I haven't used either in a corporate brainstorming/discussion session, just for my own personal work. If you're doing '''''project management''''' I'd recommend MindManager, since it integrates with Outlook and Microsoft Project. But I'm leaning towards Compendium as a personal organization tool for a couple of reasons:<br />
<br />
1. It runs on both Windows and Linux. I think it runs on MacOS as well, being in Java, but I don't have a Mac to test it.<br />
<br />
2. The underlying philosophy is geared towards brainstorming, discussion and knowledge organization. I think it's a "mini-ontology editor".<br />
<br />
== More Commercial mind mapping programs ==<br />
<br />
It would be great to add more mindmapping programs. Such as ConceptDraw MINDMAP http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/products/mindmap/<br />
It's very good and old software and it worth to be listed.<br />
<br />
'''XMIND'''<br />
( http://www.xmind.org/ )<br />
is a revolutionary mind mapping/brainstorming software. Worth to be listed.<br />
<br />
== Some usability suggestions ==<br />
<br />
I think it would be nice to have a link pointing to the usual SourceForce project page somewhere inside the left navigation. This way things like forums, mailing list archive and the usual boring stuff can be accessed without typing a URL manually (currently, either it's not there or it's buried too deep for me to find). The other way would be to provide direct links to forum archive pages, mailing list page and so on. Or just assume these don't exist, because of mildly worn-out looks of default SourceForge interface ;)<br />
<br />
== Another suggestion for addition as a complementary tool for use with FreeMind ==<br />
<br />
Would you consider adding 3D Topicscape (http://www.topicscape.com/) to the alternatives list? In some ways it's not just an alternative but a complement to FreeMind, because it can now import a FreeMind .MM file (tested with 0.9.0 Beta 8) and make a 3D mindmap, or export a topicscape to a FreeMind file. And it can do a round trip. When a FreeMind map gets very large, it offers an alternative to breaking the map down because it allows much more to be seen at one time than on any 2D mindmap. There's a screenshot of a FreeMind mind map produced by exporting a Topicscape used to plan and collect information for a research project here: [http://www.topicscape.com/Research_Map_FM.jpg] (The screenshots were stitched together, otherwise less than a third could be seen on a 1920x1200 screen.) There's a screenshot of the original Topicscape here: [http://www.topicscape.com/Research_Map_TS.jpg] I like using mind maps to plan projects, but when projects get too big, a (pseudo-)3D view can show you much more at one time than a flat 2D mind map. You can fly, instantly zoom in, and change the node around which your 3D scene is built to examine it from many angles.<br />
<br />
== Can we use Freemind in thin clinent ==<br />
<br />
Hello.<br />
<br />
I want to use Freemind in thin client(50-55 people).<br />
※Windows2003 Server Enterprise Edition (SP2)/Terminal Service<br />
<br />
Is it possible to use it ?<br />
and Does it cause the lack of memory ?<br />
<br />
Please tell me abouit it.<br />
<br />
== Download and install section ==<br />
<br />
I found the "Download and install" section confusing, which is off-putting for potential new users. Specific comments follow:<br />
<br />
The 4-step overview is good, but the details don't provide matching numbering.<br />
<br />
Step 4 says "Install FreeMind", but there is no detailed instruction about what install means. Presumably it is just a matter of un-archiving the binaries that were downloaded in step 3, but that is not explicitly stated.<br />
<br />
The overview doesn't contain a step that corresponds to "Running".<br />
<br />
Running: The instruction "on any operating system, double click freemind.jar in the lib/ folder" makes assumptions about how the operating system binds files to applications. e.g. when I do this through the Nautilis file browser under Fedora Core 5, the "File Roller" archive manager is opened and shows the contents of the .jar file.<br />
<br />
== Download link for JRE ==<br />
I'd like to see the java download link on the main page pointing to the most up-to-date version of the JRE version 5. (For use with 0.8.0)<br />
<br />
The Sun Developer Network Download Archive offers up to version 1.5.0_11<br />
<br />
This page, On http://java.sun.com/products/archive/j2se/5.0_11/index.html<br />
gets you to the link<br />
http://javashoplm.sun.com/ECom/docs/Welcome.jsp?StoreId=22&PartDetailId=jre-1.5.0_11-oth-JPR&SiteId=JSC&TransactionId=noreg<br />
<br />
However<br />
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12<br />
is available at<br />
https://sdlc5c.sun.com/ECom/EComActionServlet;jsessionid=D6758C20AD2DDF8BAFEAEC6C1B318C6F<br />
<br />
Since Update 12 is the most current, and most secure, I guess that's what should be offered, but I can't help but wonder why the archive stops at update 11?<br />
<br />
Either way, we should update the link.<br />
--[[User:Kenrob|Kenrob]] 06:17, 2 Oct 2007 (PDT)<br />
<br />
==Access to the Download Page and Banners and Buttons Page==<br />
<br />
I'd like to propose that we move the download and install information to it's own page and then add a link on the main page to the Download page, using one of the new buttons. (We can certainly use other art, if you want. I'm just suggesting the ones I uploaded because they are immediately available. We might want to replace them later with something better. I'm not a graphic artist.) I think the link should be prominent on the first screen of the Main page.<br />
<br />
I'm not sure exactly how you use images as links in this Wiki, but I'm sure there's a way to do it.<br />
<br />
I'd also like to see a link added to the [[buttons and banners]] page. Perhaps something like:<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
===How You Can Help Spread FreeMind===<br />
<br />
You can add one of our [[buttons and banners | buttons or banners]] to your <br />
web site, making it easier for people to find and download FreeMind.<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
I think this should also be put on the new download page.<br />
<br />
--[[User:Rben13|Rben13]] 09:20, 2 Oct 2007 (PDT)<br />
<br />
==Link to Forums==<br />
<br />
I think a link to the Project Forums should be added to the main page, rather than just links to the Complaint forum and Thank You For The Music. Perhaps just adding a link in the menu would be sufficient.<br />
<br />
--[[User:Rben13|Rben13]] 08:32, 9 Oct 2007 (PDT)<br />
<br />
== Running section ==<br />
<br />
In the running section, maybe there should be something that links to the suggestion I gave in the forum [http://sourceforge.net/forum/message.php?msg_id=4444536]. That seems to be the cleanest way to run FreeMind in Windows.<br />
<br />
== Links to Emacs are wrong ==<br />
The links to Emacs on this page goes to Xemacs, not Emacs. The home page for Emacs is<br />
<br />
http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/<br />
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I can't edit the page. Can someone please correct the page?</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Screenshots&diff=6643Screenshots2008-03-04T17:16:27Z<p>Xor: </p>
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== Screenshots ==<br />
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| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-computer-knowledge.png http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-computer-knowledge-thumb.png]<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-learning-german.png http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-learning-german-thumb.png]<br />
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| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-freemind-development.png http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-freemind-development-thumb.png]<br />
| [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-my-health.png http://freemind.sourceforge.net/FreeMind-my-health-thumb.png]<br />
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We should better not link to web screenshorts, as many people deems than inappropriate. --Dan<br />
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==Web screenshots==<br />
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Here is a set of directly linked screenshots, scattered through the web.<br />
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no longer works: http://www.openspf.de/space/Freemind/scaled-images/scaled-640-scc.jpg<br />
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http://www.hebig.org/blogs/archives/main/freemind_dragdrop_small.gif<br />
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http://en.wikipedia.org/upload/7/7a/MindmapExample.png<br />
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never works: http://vowe.net/images/freemind.jpeg<br />
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==Only thumbs==<br />
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[[Image:FreeMindLongNodes.png]]<br />
[[Image:FreeMindLongNodes2.png]]<br />
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==On the web==<br />
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* [http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=FreeMind&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2 Googled screenshots - "FreeMind"]<br />
* [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mind_map Category:Mind Map] — Wikimedia Commons<br />
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<div>slm bu sayfaya türkçe içerikli bilgi koyabiliriz :D</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Mind_Map_Gallery/Turkish&diff=4136Mind Map Gallery/Turkish2007-02-15T09:34:42Z<p>Xor: </p>
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<div>slm bu sayfa türkçe içerikli bilgi koyabiliriz :D</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Mind_map_gallery&diff=4142Mind map gallery2007-02-15T08:28:29Z<p>Xor: /* Maps in other languages */</p>
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<div>* Make use of this page for publishing your mind maps in English language in this wiki<br />
* Read [[Embedded Mind Maps|here]] how to do it.<br />
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* For non-English mind maps just use another wiki pages and link to them from [[#Maps in other languages|this section]]<br />
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=Maps in English=<br />
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* [[QBL|the 4 QBL worlds and the mann]]<br />
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* <mm>[[:FreeMind_Resources.mm|A quick map of what, where and how to use FreeMind]]</mm> --[[User:Markr121|Markr121]] 13:15, 22 Nov 2006 (PST)<br />
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* <mm>[[:VIP.mm|VIP Support Processes]]</mm><br />
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* <mm>[[:Tester.mm|flash|title Jason's map|Jason's map]]</mm><br />
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* [http://www.fattocs.com.br/en/freemind/MindMap.html Function Point Analysis mindmap (FPA)]<br />
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* [http://www.kylemulka.com/freemind/ Kyle Mulka's Class Notes]<br />
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* <mm>[[:Bubblenfork.080.mm|flash|How to emulate labelled edges]]</mm> --[[User:kenrob|kenrob]] 2007-02-14 22:15:58<br />
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=Maps in other languages=<br />
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* [[German Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Italian Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Spanish Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[French Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Chinese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Portuguese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Turkish Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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=[[Mapping Models]]=<br />
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* [[Hexagon Map model]]</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=User:Xor&diff=11004User:Xor2007-02-15T08:27:08Z<p>Xor: </p>
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<div>country: Turkish / istanbul<br />
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age : 18 / 10 / 1979 <br />
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student</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Mind_map_gallery&diff=4135Mind map gallery2007-02-15T08:23:51Z<p>Xor: /* Maps in other languages */</p>
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<div>* Make use of this page for publishing your mind maps in English language in this wiki<br />
* Read [[Embedded Mind Maps|here]] how to do it.<br />
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* For non-English mind maps just use another wiki pages and link to them from [[#Maps in other languages|this section]]<br />
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__TOC__<br />
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=Maps in English=<br />
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* [[QBL|the 4 QBL worlds and the mann]]<br />
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* <mm>[[:FreeMind_Resources.mm|A quick map of what, where and how to use FreeMind]]</mm> --[[User:Markr121|Markr121]] 13:15, 22 Nov 2006 (PST)<br />
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* <mm>[[:VIP.mm|VIP Support Processes]]</mm><br />
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* <mm>[[:Tester.mm|flash|title Jason's map|Jason's map]]</mm><br />
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* [http://www.fattocs.com.br/en/freemind/MindMap.html Function Point Analysis mindmap (FPA)]<br />
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* [http://www.kylemulka.com/freemind/ Kyle Mulka's Class Notes]<br />
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* <mm>[[:Bubblenfork.080.mm|flash|How to emulate labelled edges]]</mm> --[[User:kenrob|kenrob]] 2007-02-14 22:15:58<br />
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=Maps in other languages=<br />
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* [[German Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Italian Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Spanish Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[French Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Chinese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Portuguese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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==[[Mapping Models]]==<br />
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* [[Hexagon Map model]]</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Mind_map_gallery&diff=4134Mind map gallery2007-02-15T08:23:32Z<p>Xor: /* Maps in other languages */</p>
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<div>* Make use of this page for publishing your mind maps in English language in this wiki<br />
* Read [[Embedded Mind Maps|here]] how to do it.<br />
<br />
* For non-English mind maps just use another wiki pages and link to them from [[#Maps in other languages|this section]]<br />
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__TOC__<br />
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=Maps in English=<br />
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* [[QBL|the 4 QBL worlds and the mann]]<br />
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* <mm>[[:FreeMind_Resources.mm|A quick map of what, where and how to use FreeMind]]</mm> --[[User:Markr121|Markr121]] 13:15, 22 Nov 2006 (PST)<br />
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* <mm>[[:VIP.mm|VIP Support Processes]]</mm><br />
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* <mm>[[:Tester.mm|flash|title Jason's map|Jason's map]]</mm><br />
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* [http://www.fattocs.com.br/en/freemind/MindMap.html Function Point Analysis mindmap (FPA)]<br />
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* [http://www.kylemulka.com/freemind/ Kyle Mulka's Class Notes]<br />
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* <mm>[[:Bubblenfork.080.mm|flash|How to emulate labelled edges]]</mm> --[[User:kenrob|kenrob]] 2007-02-14 22:15:58<br />
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=Maps in other languages=<br />
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* [[German Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Italian Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Spanish Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[French Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Chinese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Portuguese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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==[[Mapping Models]]==<br />
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* [[Hexagon Map model]]</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=Mind_map_gallery&diff=4133Mind map gallery2007-02-15T08:20:00Z<p>Xor: </p>
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<div>* Make use of this page for publishing your mind maps in English language in this wiki<br />
* Read [[Embedded Mind Maps|here]] how to do it.<br />
<br />
* For non-English mind maps just use another wiki pages and link to them from [[#Maps in other languages|this section]]<br />
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__TOC__<br />
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=Maps in English=<br />
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* [[QBL|the 4 QBL worlds and the mann]]<br />
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* <mm>[[:FreeMind_Resources.mm|A quick map of what, where and how to use FreeMind]]</mm> --[[User:Markr121|Markr121]] 13:15, 22 Nov 2006 (PST)<br />
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* <mm>[[:VIP.mm|VIP Support Processes]]</mm><br />
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* <mm>[[:Tester.mm|flash|title Jason's map|Jason's map]]</mm><br />
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* [http://www.fattocs.com.br/en/freemind/MindMap.html Function Point Analysis mindmap (FPA)]<br />
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* [http://www.kylemulka.com/freemind/ Kyle Mulka's Class Notes]<br />
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* <mm>[[:Bubblenfork.080.mm|flash|How to emulate labelled edges]]</mm> --[[User:kenrob|kenrob]] 2007-02-14 22:15:58<br />
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=Maps in other languages=<br />
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* [[German Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Italian Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Spanish Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[French Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Chinese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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* [[Portuguese Mind Map Gallery Page]]<br />
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[[Mapping Models]]</div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=File:Honeycomb.gif&diff=11002File:Honeycomb.gif2007-02-15T08:16:45Z<p>Xor: </p>
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<div></div>Xorhttps://freemind.sourceforge.io/wiki/index.php?title=File:Hexagon-mapping-models.jpg&diff=10391File:Hexagon-mapping-models.jpg2007-02-15T08:04:45Z<p>Xor: hexagon-mapping-models</p>
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