A standalone notes window that can remain open completely independent of a specific branch
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I think a standalone notes window that can remain open completely independent of a specific branch (for example, as a pure, globally usable note or comment function) would be useful. It would allow you to always keep an eye on existing information that you want to refer to when developing ideas. Currently, you have to open a second program (e.g., Word) alongside Mind Manager and position the windows side by side.
I like this idea
I support this idea.
In the short term one workaround is to do as you as you suggest and create a Word document (or another sort of file) to keep global notes about the map, but attach it to a topic in the map.
You would still have to open Word (or other app) in a separate window to edit this document, but if you just want to refer to it you could open the attachment in preview mode in MindManager's built-in browser. This way the file will open in a window within the map in the same way that topic notes do.
Unlike topic notes however, the attached file will stay in view even if you click on another topic or even view or open another map. It will remain in view unless you click on another attached document, linked file or web link on any topic using the internal browser.
As I indicated earlier, the file can't be edited when it's being viewed using the internal browser, and you also need to click on the refresh icon in this window to update if it has been edited in Word (it's also a good idea to do this the first time you open the file in the browser). However, apart from being more accessible, this approach has the advantage that the reference file is permanently attached to the map.
I support this idea.
In the short term one workaround is to do as you as you suggest and create a Word document (or another sort of file) to keep global notes about the map, but attach it to a topic in the map.
You would still have to open Word (or other app) in a separate window to edit this document, but if you just want to refer to it you could open the attachment in preview mode in MindManager's built-in browser. This way the file will open in a window within the map in the same way that topic notes do.
Unlike topic notes however, the attached file will stay in view even if you click on another topic or even view or open another map. It will remain in view unless you click on another attached document, linked file or web link on any topic using the internal browser.
As I indicated earlier, the file can't be edited when it's being viewed using the internal browser, and you also need to click on the refresh icon in this window to update if it has been edited in Word (it's also a good idea to do this the first time you open the file in the browser). However, apart from being more accessible, this approach has the advantage that the reference file is permanently attached to the map.
I agree, there is a lack of anywhere to host background information about a map.
For read-only resources, the built-in browser could be used. I think it can render Word and PDF documents as well as HTML. However because there is no "File" menu in the browser, it is awkward to navigate anywhere without starting from a web page. However I think this could be solved if people are interested. I once had a prototype of an App that could "pin" topic notes in the browser window so that they could be read alongside any other topic.
I agree, there is a lack of anywhere to host background information about a map.
For read-only resources, the built-in browser could be used. I think it can render Word and PDF documents as well as HTML. However because there is no "File" menu in the browser, it is awkward to navigate anywhere without starting from a web page. However I think this could be solved if people are interested. I once had a prototype of an App that could "pin" topic notes in the browser window so that they could be read alongside any other topic.
Of course it was my intention that this feature might be taken up and realized at some point. What would have been the right way to address this wish? Probably not this forum?
Of course it was my intention that this feature might be taken up and realized at some point. What would have been the right way to address this wish? Probably not this forum?
Hi Ary, I have now set this up for myself and am very impressed. Many thanks for the tip
Hi Ary, I have now set this up for myself and am very impressed. Many thanks for the tip
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