How to Create a Mind Map on Mac

Using visual methods to represent, organize and understand information has long been is a rather popular method. Mind mapping can help people to get knowledge more easily. This can be really helpful in the daily life to structure and organize things in a clear way. This article will guide you through creating a mind map, using ConceptDraw MINDMAP software for macOS.

How to Create a Mind Map on PC

Mind maps are useful forcapturing ideas, organizing and structuring information in a visual form, that is easier to understand, and easier to explain to others. Mind map consists of a general Main Idea surrounded by other related topics and subtopics, which are displayed in a radial hierarchical structure. Read this step-by-step guide on how to create a mind map using ConceptDraw MINDMAP for Windows.

How to Import a PowerPoint Presentation to ConceptDraw MINDMAP

ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports the ability to import presentations from Microsoft® PowerPoint®.

How to Format a Mind Map on PC

Customize your mind map created in ConceptDraw MINDMAP by modifying topic form, fill color, font style and color; lines style and weight. Using all available formatting capabilities you can create a professional looking mind map which can be the key to efficient presenting of concepts and new ideas.

How to Generate ConceptDraw PROJECT Standard Reports on Mac

Project reporting is one of the key functions of effective project management. Using regular project reports, project manager can constantly track and analyze the project’s execution. This analytic process can help to ensure that the team reaches the best possible solutions. ConceptDraw PROJECT is a professional software tool for project management with the advanced mechanism of reporting. You can create the set of regular reports on project activities, task statuses, cash flow and assignments in MS Excel format. Mind map reports are also available.

How to Input Data from MS Excel Into a Mind Map

Many people apply Excel documents to store data in the form of hierarchical lists. With ConceptDraw MINDMAP you can easily turn the linear structure of an Excel table in a radial structure of mind map ConceptDraw MINDMAP will create a mind map file (CDMZ) from your Excel (XLS) file. If you keep your information in the Microsoft Excel files, you can import them into ConceptDraw MINDMAP, converting the columns and rows to a hierarchical structured mind map. If you have multiple individual sheets in your Excel workbook, ConceptDraw MINDMAP will turn them into a single multi-page mind map. ConceptDraw MINDMAP lets you import an entire Microsoft® Excel file as well as insert data from the selected cells.

How to Perform Presentations Without Exporting to Other Applications

Read how to perform a mind map presentation directly from the mind mapping application. ConceptDraw MINDMAP provides tools to make an interactive presentation from a mind map. You can create presentation slides show with a single mouse click. You can save slides together with the mind map you use to create presentation.

How to Import MS Project File to a Mind Map Using the Project Exchange Solution

ConceptDraw MINDMAP can export a mind map to MS Project; it can also import a project file from MS Project, making a working visual map of a planned project. ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports inputting external data into a map with one click. Input capabilities are critical because it makes your data visual. When your data is visual, you can manage and communicate it using newly generated documents and/or presentations. Data you can input into your map can come from just about anywhere. Data can come from Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, the web, a mind map and other electronic sources. You can input data as a task list, resource list, Gantt chart, brainstorm or search results.