MindNode: memory card a piece of cake

Programs for the preparation of the so-called charts relations It created quite a lot, so easy to get confused. But the choice easier-known products, which include MindNode application. Why is it necessary to pay attention, it can be called at least 10 reasons.

Personally, I love the application, which not only look nice and work well, but also overwhelmed by the excess functionality that only prevents the product to perform its primary task. MindNode absolutely falls into this category. That's what I liked the editor.

1. Simple and convenient preparation of keyboard diagrams

Press the enter key - Add a new node at the same level, click the tab - get the child node. Arrow keys allow you to quickly navigate between the chart elements and quickly switch to editing by pressing the option-input mode. The only thing that requires you to shift the hand on the mouse, - the creation of cross-links between the nodes, which can be located even in different branches diagrams.

2. "Smart" distribution diagram nodes

Enable this option - and your chart will always be in perfect order. Depending on the number of basic and child nodes at all levels, MindNode itself will distribute them around the screen, without forcing you to deal with unnecessary layout. Although, if any components you need to arrange somehow in a special way - a mouse in hand and ahead. :)

MindNode Pro for OS X:

3. Simple styling charts

In MindNode is available seven different design styles charts. However, this list can not extend so far - there is only the possibility of creating a temporary user scheme, which in the current version of the program is not able to maintain. However, seven of standard schemes available can be changed freely to your taste: color, thickness and style of the trunk, as well as the background and fonts.

In addition to integrated circuits, the program available tools manual formatting information: Each chart element can be arranged to your liking. Thereby just creates non-retentive user circuit.

4. The introduction of images, files and hyperlinks

If any node is useful to illustrate the visual image - drag a picture from File Manager or Media Inspector program directly to this unit, and change the size of the added Images. As easy as pie. Similarly, the chart may be provided with any other type of data. However, in this case, it will be introduced to the source file, not the file itself.

As to the hyperlinks they MindNode makes herself, if she only noticed something like a web address, or e-mail. Of course, if you want to make interactive any fragment of plain text - manual editing at your disposal.

5. The compact layout of the diagrams

Any node that has one or more child nodes can be minimized, thus concealing part of the diagram that the currently visible optional.

6. iCloud support

Since MindNode is available in the Mac App Store, Create a file can be stored in the Apple cloud. Ability to work with files on different devices without the use of external media is difficult to overestimate.

MindNode on iPhone / iPod touch:

7. MindNode for iOS

ICloud support is useful by the fact that there files can be downloaded on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad - a universal iOS-version is available in the App Store. It is noteworthy that the functionality of the mobile version is almost identical to their desktop "sister". Here you are provided with the same diagrams design tools (including standard seven circuits), and the access mode of "smart" placement units. Although add a picture in the chart node does not work, and add document properties (author, title, keywords and notes) - too.

But in the iOS-version has additional export options (about them later) and chart viewing mode as a tree view, which is particularly convenient to operate on the iPads. Built-in search field lets you quickly and easily find the desired nodes, even if created by a very large figure. Press the desired item on the list - and the program immediately selects the appropriate graph node with which you can perform all the necessary manipulations.

By the way, coming back for a moment to the subject of cloud storage, it is worth noting that the iOS-version of MindNode already allows you to store files, not only in iCloud, but also in Dropbox and "native" service MyMindNode.

8. Extensive export capabilities

The finished diagram MindNode allows you to save several different formats. The desktop version of the application, in addition to native, supports five file types: PDF, special FreeMind (for export to other Diagram Editor), the OPML (for export in the tree editor), a graphic image (PNG or TIFF) and text (simple and formatted). Additionally, the chart can be mailed by one of the same data formats, or saved to a "photographic film" as a normal image.

In the iOS-version of the recently added support for Markdown text format. Whichever format you choose to ah device, iOS will prompt you to select the program that you want to transfer the ready file (depends on what applications you have installed).

9. Direct communication with the iOS-device

If for some reason you would prefer not to keep their charts in the clouds, they can be transferred from Macau ah device directly from the desktop version MindNode: only need to click on the toolbar button iPhone Sharing and in the window that appears, select the device connected to the same Wi-Fi-network, and your Poppy.

MindNode on the iPad:

10. Support for keyboard shortcuts in iOS-version

This is a very important point. If you like to work with the "apple" of the device by connecting it to a wireless keyboard, you should familiarize yourself with the map of keyboard shortcuts shown in the manual. Starting with a navigation chart for editing and finishing of existing and creation of new units - all this can be done not only with your fingers, but also through the keys.

One more thing: reasonable price

Of course, my assessment is subjective, but my feeling is, MindNode - one of those products that have value for money optimally. There are cheaper programs, but they are either less able or make ugly chart. There are more expensive programs with additional twists, which are not always and not everyone needs. But if you need to quickly and without straining sketch cute card - for planning affairs, the development of ideas, research something - MindNode one of the best in this field.

In addition, rarely a diagram editor connections available both for OS X and iOS. And if you work effectively and Mac, and with eye-devices, this is an important reason to pay attention to this product. ;)