XMind - Diagrams portable and open source

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Whether structure diagrams, project plans, mind maps, organizational charts or flow charts - XMind all visual tasks done by elegant and fluid touch of a button. Whether on Windows, Mac or Linux. Whether by installation or USB stick. Whether sober for business presentations or colorful as a cartoon. And the free. Many are free but also the classic FreeMind know and use - but a quick look at XMind you should treat yourself anyway. Points, which I like very well to the program:

The operation is very "smooth". If you press the Insert key, for example at an intersection, "dipped" the new sub-item out of nowhere. Anyway can XMind very good control with the keyboard - essential for those who do not want to constantly reach for the mouse (all buttons are fully configurable).

Nodes and branches can receive images, notes and web links. This is a modern split screen for widescreens to bear: In the left window, for example, may request the linked Web page will be displayed, as below are the notes in PowerPoint, on the right is an outline automatically generated.

Besides the usual "hands-free mind map" mode, four additional modes can be selected to alter the behavior of each tool. For example, in "herringbone" mode, the program switches between diagonal and horizontal labels to automatically.

Also, I think it's good, if a program can choose whether you would rather "dry" or "colorful" present. The comic theme seems to me quite as successful - try out quiet times. In addition to Freemind files and the commercial product can be imported MindManager. Also allows XMind "workbooks" - similar to Excel - in which points can be linked together.

However, the application is weakening in export opportunities: In addition to the text format and HTML output, the graphics mixed with text will be because only the output in various image formats (GIF, JPG, BMP, PNG). The quality of the graphics is very good though, so take the results into Word or PowerPoint, a good figure. Well, yes, it must also have a few functions for the "pro version" remain Attached is the upload to a community, can be sometimes useful if you want to show his chart online. All other details - and above all very good demo videos! - Directly on the

XMind website .

Little bonus tip: If you want to create with others online mind maps, the times should MindMeister watch.