Freeplane runs on any operating system on which a current version of Java is installed and from USB.įreeplane supports much more than classic, static mind mapping. The core of the software consists of functions for mind mapping, also called concept mapping or information mapping, and tools for using mapped information. Approximate Search (similarity search) which allows to find search terms in a text, even if there is no exact match (e.g.Freeplane is free and open source software to support thinking, sharing information and getting things done at work, in school and at home.Ease of use with inline- and dialog editors, object-oriented main menu context menu’s, multi-language support, spell checker, properties panel drag& drop functionality, hotkeys, options for batch execution, publishing, sharing and selectable preferences.Password protecting of whole map and of individual nodes with DES encryption.

Changing views by hiding content (folding branches, filtering, a roll-up of details and hiding extensions in tooltip), finding, scrolling and navigating.Structuring nodes concerning content (text, scientific formula, calculation, icon, image, and hyperlink) and presentation area (core, details, notes, attributes, images, and tooltip).Automatically styling nodes (with a bubble, color, edge type, etc.) according to hierarchical level and content (conditional styles, automatic edge color, level styles).Connecting nodes with dynamic links, free lines (connectors) and labels.Grouping nodes with visual containers (clouds) and accolade (summary node).Classifying nodes with metadata (attributes) and style types (system styles, user-defined styles, level styles).Ordering ideas (nodes) into a hierarchy connected by lines (edges).Note taking with freely positionable, unconnected nodes (like post-it’s).It provides templates to aid in mind map creation and supports multiple tabs, allowing you to work with multiple projects simultaneously. Freeplane runs on any operating system that has a current version of Java installed.įreeplane's interface has a lot going on, but it is intuitive allowing you to insert various elements into the mind map like a question or exclamation mark, stars, light bulbs, information signs, numbers, bombs, and more. You can use it for mind mapping and analyzing the information contained in those mind maps. Freeplane is a mind mapping app that gives you the perfect vehicle for keeping your brainstorming session ideas organized and saved.

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