XMind - Mind Mapping program
Re: Getting XMind Portable setup
[Moderator note: Edraw Mind Map was moved to its own thread.]
Re: Xmind
Xmind is up to 3.3.1 ... looks mostly like a bugfix release:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-too ... MIND.shtml
I also merged the two XMind threads into one.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-too ... MIND.shtml
I also merged the two XMind threads into one.
Re: XMind - Mind Mapping program
Program update: v. 3.4.0 is out
http://www.softpedia.com/progChangelog/ ... 72524.html
XMind Entry: http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=1732
- 10 new templates, additional styles
- Local Network Sharing
- New Export Feature
http://www.softpedia.com/progChangelog/ ... 72524.html
XMind Entry: http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=1732
Re: XMind - Mind Mapping program
How to save time downloading XMind
As of version 3.5.2, there was a savings of 44 megs. Note that for compatibility reasons, the ZIP file may continue to show as full size, but actual download time is reduced by 1/3rd.
To save space on your machine
Simply run AppCompactor on the program folder. Note that this may slow program launch time slightly.
- Launch Free Download Manager and click the blue download button
- Paste the ZIP file link in the URL window and click OK
- When prompted, uncheck the following folders:
Note: if you do not have Java installed on your system, leave the "jre" folder checked.
As of version 3.5.2, there was a savings of 44 megs. Note that for compatibility reasons, the ZIP file may continue to show as full size, but actual download time is reduced by 1/3rd.
To save space on your machine
Simply run AppCompactor on the program folder. Note that this may slow program launch time slightly.
Re: XMind - Mind Mapping program
I've been testing out the Xmind beta and saw a unique interface feature: a search component in the Preferences menu:
Normal:
Something entered into the search menu:
It's not quite there as it doesn't find all terms available in the menu (e.g. backup) but it's still a great idea.
Normal:
Something entered into the search menu:
It's not quite there as it doesn't find all terms available in the menu (e.g. backup) but it's still a great idea.
Re: XMind - Mind Mapping program
hamasaki poined out in forums that the program no longer adequately hides the Pro functions if you disable that in the Options.
I sent them a note:
I sent them a note:
... and updated the entry.webfork wrote:When you go through the menu and select Edit - Preferences - XMind Pro and check Hide Plus/Pro features, only some pro features disappear. There are still several in the menu system that remain (Iconfinder in the Window menu, presentation icon on the top-right of the window).
Certainly you want to remind users that there are additional "pro" tools available but I think there's a better way to do that. Some possibilities include;
* Having a hints popup with tips and tricks and an "if you upgrade to pro" section, as well as a "do not show again" checkbox
* "Why upgrade?" "Try pro for 30 days" or just an upgrade button linking to a feature list and maybe something in the Help menu to convey that.
Please please please no animation. Those are super distracting. I think Adobe Acrobat free did that for a while and it was awful. It's the complete antithesis to a mindmapping program.