Mind Map Pro 2.0 released

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13 July 2018

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New features rolled out in latest update

New features rolled out in latest update

We’re celebrating the official release of Mind Map Pro 2.0!

After completing two stages of external testing, which included an interactive preview opportunity for everyone who is already using Mind Map Pro, we’ve now rolled out Mind Map Pro 2.0 and the latest update can be accessed online at mindmappro.com.

Read on for the full list of new features and updates to try out in Mind Map Pro 2.0:

Mind map

UI tweaks during idea generation and exploration

New screen layout when you work in the detailed view of an idea to add notes, tasks, media, data and charts, or connect from a CSV file or a Sub Doodle
Zoom in and out with a mouse scroll

More color options

Choose from a wider range of colors and shades for your ideas using our new color picker

Associative links

Create additional associative links between ideas with a simple drag and drop
Add contextual labels by double clicking
Delete associative links with a right click

Auto-resizing ideas

Idea boxes automatically extend in size as you type
You can also drag the corners of idea boxes to change the size manually

Agile task manager

Adding tasks

Add new tasks from detailed view within an idea
Add new tasks from agile board
Edit task name and add a detailed description
Categorize tasks by priority and type
Use the handy drop-down list to choose a team member and assign a task to them
Estimate duration of task and update with time remaining
Connect task with an idea in the mind map
Move tasks to another Doodle
Add media files to your tasks for inspiration, to prove a concept or share a real example
See history of task and progress
Search tasks using keywords
Backlog for unassigned tasks
Drag and drop board for moving tasks through stages of progress
Create sprints to focus work with clear aims

Sprints for productivity

Set dates for sprints
Order sprints based on priority, date or a custom filter
Customizable settings to change category names for progress status, priorities and task types
Customizable settings for colors
Download burndown chart to show workload with remaining or completed tasks

Data tables

Improvements for working with data

Redesigned and restructured data tab in detailed view
Inline data editing and adding
Tab between active editing cells
Adding and editing multiple rows of data at once
Improved date and time range filters
Enables rapid data entry
Clear layout that can show up to 100 rows of data per page

Export and import

Export mind map to image:

Export agile task management data:

Import mind map from formats:

.mm
xmind

Templates

Choose from a selection of templates, which have been categorised into the following groups:

Business
Education
Events
Meetings
Personal
Sales and marketing
Software development

The final category is team templates

Replicate Doodles you have created as team templates

React-ing

Mind Map Pro 2.0 has been built using React and Redux, a coding framework and library which provides:

Incredibly fast processing for a speedy digital tool
Top industry standards for development
Real-time development updates using consistent data models
Quicker routes to building desktop applications

In short, using this framework means that we’ve been able to create a fast, intelligent product that will help teams to generate, develop and discuss ideas collaboratively, whilst setting tasks to turn new ideas into a reality.

Pre-2.0 feature highlights

When you try out all of these great new features, don’t forget what else Mind Map Pro has to offer. Here’s a quick recap of some of the other features that were already been available before Mind Map Pro 2.0:

Creative mind mapping using the map view
Structured mind mapping using the tree view
3D mind mapping using the 3D view
Real time updates for teams working collaboratively
Easy to use with a simple process to get started
Keyboard shortcuts to mind map without a mouse
Drag and drop background to move image around the canvas
Move ideas and change their relationships by dragging and dropping
Quick access to view recent Doodles or switch teams
Export your Doodle to an Office document
Choose between a public or private mind map
Enter detailed view to add depth to an idea
Store files and upload images to ideas in detailed view
Set an image as a featured image for it to appear in the mind map
Create your own custom data tables
Add data to tables within each idea in detailed view
Generate 3D charts using the data in your tables in detailed view
Upload data from CSV files into Mind Map Pro data tables
Chat live with team members
Edit, share, delete, pin comments and search chat
Share images, files and emojis in chat
Set user roles to control access rights and permissions

Coming soon

Still to come: 3D SWOT analysis

Assess the ideas in your project and organise them as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Create visual SWOT analysis charts in 3D
Assign tasks directly from the SWOT board to mitigate threats or capitalise on opportunities

Please send us your thoughts, feedback and suggestions. Do you like a certain feature or can you think of a way to make the experience even better?

As this is a new update, we also invite you to tell us if you come across anything unusual; it could be that you’ve found a software bug. Once you make us aware of the issue, we will work behind the scenes to fix everything as quickly as possible.

Not sure where to start? Here are three new features to try first:

Agile task manager
Auto-resizing ideas
Templates

Access Mind Map Pro 2.0 at mindmappro.com

Mind Mapping Frequently
Asked
Questions

What are the benefits of mind maps?

Although mind maps can be used for many purposes, the most common use case is for presentations. Mind maps are easy to create, which means it doesn't take much time to create one. Mind mapping is also a great tool for brainstorming because it makes complex ideas easier to understand. It also improves your presenting because it helps you think about how you want to present your ideas on the screen and in text form simultaneously. It also boosts your creativity because it helps you think outside of the box when creating or presenting content and helps you see new ways of thinking that can be implemented into future projects or presentations

Mind Mapping Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question commonly asked by students and teachers. To help you out, here are some tips on how to create a good mind map.

1. Choose the right topic: It is important to find the right topic before creating your mind map because it will be difficult if you start with an incorrect topic. You should also make sure that your idea is not too broad because it may not fit into your mind map properly.
2. Do not try to cover too much ground in one go: You should create sub-headings in order to divide your ideas into smaller chunks and make it easier for the reader to digest what they are reading about.
3. Make sure that you have a good structure: A well-structured mind map will help readers understand what you want them to know

Are Mind Maps Are Better Than Text Notes?

Mind maps are seeing a surge in popularity with students and professionals alike. This is because traditional note taking can be difficult to interpret by others, whereas a mind map provides a visual representation of the interconnected ideas making it easy to understand.

There are many benefits of mind maps over text notes, including:

- Mind maps help you remember more because they're more visual
- Mind maps make it easier to find related ideas because they're organized by theme or color
- They're better for collaborative brainstorming sessions because you can see all the different points of view in one place

How do I turn my mind map into an academic essay?

Writing an essay is a daunting task for many students, especially those who are not used to writing. It can be difficult to know what topics are appropriate for your paper and how they should be structured.
The best way to approach this is by brainstorming ideas and then turning them into an outline. The following steps will help you turn your mind map into a fully structured essay:
- Brainstorm the main topic of your paper and subtopics that you want to cover. All sub-topics will stem from the main idea in the center of the mind map.
- Brainstorm various possible thesis statements that could support the main topic of your paper, as well as examples of supporting evidence from the brainstormed topics.
- Create an outline with all the main points covered in each section of your paper.

How to Use Mind Maps in Your Business and Marketing Strategy?

Mind maps are a great way for businesses to see the big picture and understand how all the different parts of the strategy fit together. Let's use the example of a business selling window treatments to see how we might present this information in a mind map. The window treatment business has three different strategies: advertising, selling materials, and selling services. The company might want to present these strategies as separate ways of making money in the mind map so that it can see what each strategy is doing for the business. The company might also want to place a chart with revenue for each strategy on the left of the mind map and then show how these revenue streams connect on the right.The idea is that by looking at the whole picture, you can see how all of your different strategies are connected and what they're doing for your business. There are many more mind map examples for business, including; Brainstorm Marketing Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Target Market Analysis, Market Research, Competitor Analysis, SWOT etc.

How Do You Integrate Mind Map Pro into Your Content Creation Process?

The best way to integrate Mind Map Pro into your content creation process is by using them as the main tool for exploring ideas and taking notes. This allows you to better organize and study your notes later on, which can then be used for content creation. You can also use Mind Maps as an outline for content creation, and as a general guide for how you want your content to flow and look like.

Mind maps are often used in the world of academia and business to help think through a subject. However, they can also be used as a general guide for how you want your content to flow and look like. They're an easy way to get started on an article or blog post, as well as a great way to map out what you want your audience to know about an issue or topic.

Who Invented The Mind Mapping Technique?

Tony Buzan is a British author and psychologist who is best known for his mind mapping technique. He used it to help people organize thoughts, ideas, and memories. Tony Buzan was born in London on the 8th of October in 1925 and studied at Oxford University. He later became a lecturer at the University of Surrey before returning to Oxford as an assistant lecturer in psychology.

In 1967, he published his book "The Mind Mapping Book", which helped popularize the mind mapping technique. He also wrote many other books on various topics such as "The New Mind Map Book", "The Active Mind", "How To Think Better" and "Think Better".