iPad Solution for on the move mind mapping

Share your mind maps between Mythoughts for Mac and iThoughtsHD.

The team at Mode de Vie Software and the creator of iThoughtsHD have put their heads together and are pleased to bring MyThoughts for Mac users an iPad solution for mind mapping on the move.

From the organic, flowing visuals associated with hand drawn mind maps through to the formal look that is popular in the business environment, MyThoughts gives you a choice of branch style to suit, and two methods to add new branches.

Choose to use the mind map preferences to set the branch style you would like to apply throughout the creation of your mind map, or use the inspector to choose a style for each individual branch.

The MyThoughts for Mac Media Browser not only comes packed with high quality icons and images, it also has iPhoto seamlessly integrated, giving you drag and drop access to your own photographs.

And, if that's not enough choice, MyThoughts lets you drag images from Finder and from Web Browsers, giving you complete freedom to make your mind map uniquely yours.

Identifying relationships between thought branches can help illustrate how one element of the map can involve another.

MyThoughts provides an easy to use relationship tool. Click on the Relationship button, click on the first branch in the relationship, then click on the second branch in the relationship.

A relationship line is created, from here you can choose formats for the relationship line, you can add text to the line, and as with the mind map branches you can adjust the curvature of the line.

Building an effective mind map involves the use of keywords, images, color and shape. However, there may be times when branch keywords require elaboration with notes.

MyThoughts comes with an easy to use Notes Editor, allowing you to compile comprehensive reference information.

MyThoughts provides for the fact that sometimes outline numbers are relevant to your mind mapping project, especially when you have notes within the Notes Editor.

Outline numbering can be activated and de-activated at any time with one click within the inspector.

"Click & Draw" puts you in control of how and where your branches are drawn. Choose between the auto generated mode of "Click & Generate" or the new "Click & Draw" method of adding new branches.

Mind mapping is a visual thinking process and being able to add relevant images to your mind map central thought and its branches is important to the mind mapping experience.

MyThoughts gives you drag and drop access to resources for your mind map, be it from the Media Browser, Finder or your Web Browser.

A mind map should be clear and to the point. However, there will be times when more information is needed.

To stay true to the techniques of effective mind mapping, use memorable keywords, then add a link from the branch to a website or file to elaborate on the topic.

Linking to a website or file is made quick and easy with drag and drop.

MyThoughts makes printing your mind maps, no matter what size, simple.

The Print Manager allows you to choose how you wish to print your mind map. Simply select the options that suit your needs. The preview pane takes the guess work out of the equation.

Add header and footer text and images to create a professional presentation.

The MyThoughts Print Manager provides fine tuning to margins when using borderless printing.

No more cut & paste, simply drag a branch to another branch and add it as a child branch

Finish your mind maps with professional flair using a background image. Use the new opacity slider to fade it to a non distracting opacity.

If you find your mind map is not looking very organised, MyThoughts will reorganise them for you.

The MyThoughts for Mac Toolbar now allows for the Toolbar to be hidden.

Import a FreeMind file or export to an Image File. MyThoughts provides import/export options that allow users to share with the iPhone and other applications.

Import from:-

• OPML - Files from iPhone Apps that export in .OPML file format
• FreeMind - Open a FreeMind file with MyThoughts and let it's features and functions turn it into a unique and engaging mind map

Export to:-

• OPML - For iPhone Apps
• RTDF - For Apple Pages and TextEdit
• Word - For MS Word
• PDF - For PDF with enhanced options
• Image File Formats .jpeg .png & .tiff