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How to change main background color in VUE (Visual Understanding Environment)?

How to change main background color in VUE (Visual Understanding Environment) ? When I try to change main background color via RIGHT CLICK -> Map info -> Info -> Background - background ...
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how to export nodecore text to markdown *not* as header (#, ##)

I exported the tutorial to markdown, I noticed that large chunks of text such as this one were exported to standard markdown text: However when I create my own nodecore text it is always exported to ...
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In FreePlane (mind mapper), how can I expand or enlarge a node?

I have a node in my Freeplane mind map where the text doesn't all fit in the standard node size. Is there any way to resize a node larger? I'm using Freeplane 1.5.7beta.
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FreeMind on Mac - how to get centre-page alignment when saving as PDF

I'm creating a Test Management mind map, using my home Macbook. I'll be saving it as a PDF so I can present it at work. Problem: When using the Export function and saving it as a PDF, it's saving at ...
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What mind mapping software is scalable to thousands of nodes? [closed]

I've been using XMind for about 3 years. I write down a lot of information in it, which causes the file to become quite large. After a while (>1000 nodes) everything becomes slow - loading, saving, ...
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Tool for associative graphing

I'm looking for an app or some computational way that would help me create interactive associated lists. Basically, I have three columns of data that have many to many relationships, and when one is ...
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Note as "big white paper" for OSX [closed]

I would like to use a note program for OSX with unlimited zoom in-zoom out but I'm not able to found any. Like a big white paper with freestlye item adding. It's like Visio for Windows: I can zoom ...
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Mindmap changing layout

Perhaps I am asking something that is counter-intuitive to the concept of a mind map. But I find almost all standard layout options inadequate. For example, if I had only one node that had three ...
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how to visualize/graphically display org-mode files for brainstorming editing?

I use MindNode Pro OSX for brainstorming. I prefer it to Freemind for its ease of use and its prettiness, factors which help me think and be creative. I'm trying to switch to plain text in all my ...
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Microsoft Word 2003 - How to create an enormous work area/paper size - bigger than A3?

I am using MS Word 2003 to create a mindmap. My current settings are A3 but that is getting too small. How do get a paper size of e.g. 4 times the area of an A3? PS I am not looking to ever print ...
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Visual/Spatial Mind Map/Flow Chart File Structure Organization Software? [closed]

Short story: I'm looking for a software to visually organize files. The layout should look something like a mind mapping software, only with files instead of mere text snippets. It should also be ...
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Mindmap-Software with math support? [closed]

Is there any Mindmap-Software with Math Support? I'd love a feature, that alows me to add some formulas to the nodes or edges. I don't care which platform (Mac, Linux, Windows...) It can be nonfree ...
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Error 1931. The Windows Installer service cannot update the system file C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml6r.dll

My uncle is trying to install the MindJet MindManager Viewer 7 but get's the following error message : MindJet MindManager Viewer 7 Installer Inform... Error 1931. The Windows Installer ...
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What is the use of Mind Mapping software? [closed]

I have downloaded the Xmind software which is a mind mapping application. Can somebody tell me what the use of, or rather what exactly is, mind mapping software?
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What is the best mindmapper for emacs? [closed]

I have tried to use Org Mode via Emacs to organise information, but somehow I miss information that was easy to see with mind mapping software. Is there anything that can visually display information,...
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How to create a multi-line node in Freemind?

How can I create a multi-line node in Freemind? I don't need any formatting, just wrapped text.
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Free-flow Alternative to Powerpoint? [closed]

So I've been digging around the net trying to find a good set of alternatives to Powerpoint. Part of my interest is that I found one, Prezi, that I liked for it's free-form style. Part of the power ...
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Is there any 3d mindmapping software available? Preferrably with developer API..?

As the title states: Is there any 3d mindmapping software available? Preferrably with developer API..?
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Software to create trees like hand-drawn [closed]

What software could I use to rapidly and easily create trees like this: Looking for freeware. Please supply screenshots where possible. Mind maps are OK as soon as they look like a tree. Windows and/...
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Non-Structured software for drawing, text & mind mapping [closed]

What could be a non structured software for drawing, text, mind-mapping something to quickly lay down your ideas, Similar to VUE but much more liberal with respect to the following points: Preferably ...
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Any free Mind Mapping programs out there? [closed]

I am looking for a free Mind Mapping package to model a few things. Any good recommedations?
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