Conceptdraw mindmap for mac mac#

It is very easy to experiment and cycle through the formats until you get it the way you like.ĬonceptDraw MindMap 5 MAC has an array of markers that can be added to your topics and subtopics as well as professionally drawn images that you can use to adorn your mind map. In seconds your whole map will be reformatted using the color and shape themes. Simply click on the Map Themes icon and select from an assortment of map themes. Formatting your mind map is extremely easy with the advent of Map Themes. Of course you also have the ability to view the outline or mind map be itself on the screen if you choose to. This is a very nice touch and one that I found helpful when doing business proposals. There are a couple of unique features which ConceptDraw MindMap 5 MAC brings to the table-that being able to view your mind map and outline together on the page.

Numbering your ideas is also quickly accomplished by clicking on the Auto Numeration icon. This is a nice touch which quickly will rearrange your ideas. If you would like to arrange you ideas differently around the Main Topic simply click on the Arrange icon to see your options. You can also add topics and subtopics by using the Freehand tool which lets you click and drag where you would like your topics and subtopics to appear on the map. Adding subtopics can be accomplished with the keyboard or by clicking on the Insert icon on the toolbar. Start typing your Main Idea and then press the Enter key to have new ideas shoot off radially around the main topic. Once ConceptDraw MindMap 5 MAC is open you start with the Main idea centrally located on the screen. More advanced users can decide not to show the Startup Dialog by going into the Preferences within the application. For those individuals who may not be familiar to mind mapping the Startup Dialog is a good place to begin. Once you have finished your brainstorming session you can drag your ideas and link them any way that you want. Simply click on Brainstorm icon and set your timer for the session length and begin to record your ideas. One of the really nice features is the Brainstorming mode. If you prefer you could also have ConceptDraw MindMap 5 MAC open up a new outline for you. You can start your mind map from a template or just jump in with a blank mind map. When you first start ConceptDraw MindMap 5 MAC you are presented with the Startup Dialog box with a choice of several options.

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I found the interface to be very straightforward and without so much as cracking open the manual I was creating some fairly complex mind maps.

The program is very pleasing to the eye and has many features which makes it easy to use. Over the last week or so I have the opportunity to try out ConceptDraw MindMap 5 MAC from CS Odessa.