On Startup
Choose what you want MindManager to do when you start the program.
- Display the Welcome window - you can also disable the window's display from the window itself.
- Choose a recent map or template - use this option if you usually want to choose a Map Template or an existing map on startup.
- Create a new map - this will automatically start a new map each time you start MindManager. By default, the Blank Map Map Template is used, but you can specify a different Map Template or existing map using the New Map (next) option.
- Do nothing - Starts MindManager but does not begin a new map.
Log in to Mindjet - automatically logs you in to Mindjet Files when you start MindManager for Mac. (You must choose to store your password in your keychain when you log in the first time in order for this to work.)
Show Mindjet Files - displays the online Mindjet Files content that you can access in the Mindjet Files window. (Use the "Log in to Mindjet" preference to connect to Mindjet Files automatically.)
New Maps
This information is used when you create a new map on startup, or whenever you choose File > New.
- Choose a Map Template or an existing map. MindManager opens a copy of the Map Template or map as a new unsaved map; the original is not effected. This allows you to use either a Map Template or an existing map as the basis for a new map multiple times.
- Auto import resources from - select this option and specify a source if you want MindManager to import a set of contacts from your address book automatically each time you begin a new map. The contacts are added as Resource markers, and will be available in Resources list in the Task Inspector. If you select "Attach resources to Central Topic", a .vcf file containing the contacts is attached.
Calendar
Choose the calendar you want to use for new items you create in MindManager.
- New items added to - Check this option to add Calendar Events and Reminders (or Calendar ToDo items) that you create in MindManager to the system calendar you choose.
Editing
Controls editing topic text and adding some topic types.
- Double-click map background - choose what happens when you double-click the map background: insert a floating topic, insert main topic, or no effect at all
- Typing replaces selection - with this option checked, when you select a topic text you type will replace existing topic text. With this option unchecked, text you type will be appended to the existing topic text.
- Single click to insert floating topic- makes it easier to add floating topics. With this option checked, you click the map background and then type the topic text. With this option unchecked, you must Control-click (or right-click) the map background and choose Insert Floating Topic, or use the menu commands.
- Add callouts to new relationships- automatically adds a callout topic to each new relationship you create. Callouts can be used to give more information about these informal connections.
- Add callouts to new summary boundaries- automatically adds a callout when you add a summary-type boundary. You can use the callout to provide summary information, as a single topic or with additional subtopics.
- Show Topic Quick Add Handles- automatically displays Quick Add hanldes on topics
Drag and Drop
Controls options for dragging and dropping objects and shapes
- Snap to grid during drag and drop - snaps object or shape being dragged to the grid
- Use Alignment Helper when dragging objects - displays alignment guides when object or shape being dragged is aligned with other objects or shapes in the map
Saving
Enable saving backups of maps automatically.
- Save AutoRecover information every __ minutes- saves backup information for open maps at the specified interval. Leave this option checked to prevent data loss on the event of an unexpected system shut-down.
Visual Effects
Controls how items are displayed on your map.
- Show larger icons and task information images - displays icon markers and task information markers at a larger size.
- Show fill color gradients- displays shading on filled topics. If unchecked, a solid color is used, which can improve the appearance of some printed or exported maps. >
- Show highlight on topic rollover- displays a gray outline around topics when your mouse pointer touches them.
- Show Undo and Redo hints in map- displays a hint on the map when you undo or redo an action.
- Enable Anti-Aliasing- enables anti-aliasing to smooth the appearance of text. Anti-aliasing can improve the legibility of on-screen text, especially text that uses a small font size.
Measurement units
Choose the unit used for measuring margins and distances.
- These units are used in the Topic Inspector Spacing tab.
Mindjet
Options for using Mindjet Files and Mindjet Tasks in the cloud from MindManager for Mac.
- Auto-refresh Mindjet Task topics - refreshes the topics when the map is opened or when connectivity is resumed.
- Delete offline storage - deletes the locally-cached copies of documents you have edited.
Feedback
Gives you the ability to provide feedback on the application directly to MindManager.
Task Info
Options for setting calendar and at-risk criteria.
- Calendar for new maps- lets you choose workdays, work hours per day, and holidays.
- Show Effort field - Effort is the amount of actual work time required to complete a task.
- At-Risk Criteria - determines when a task reaches at-risk status.
