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Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by mszcz » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 7:18 PM UTC

ozim wrote: post #8

I just stopped using such tools and use visual studio code and file system. Folders and text files I can grep it and I can keep history in git.

Had the same general idea but with Sublime Text and Dropbox. Searching text files is all the ways faster. Also, no need to use the mouse most of the time. Syncs seamlessy and moving around notes/files is way easier.

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by cocoa19 » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 7:29 PM UTC

kingkongjaffa wrote: post #10

This is categorically not a mind map. Mind Maps are visual in ther organisation and structure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map

I know this kind of hierarchical list as an outline. But good point, it doesn't look like a mindmap.

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by human_banana » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 7:35 PM UTC

Keep it all plain text, but still have lots of functionality with org mode

https://orgmode.org/

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by ljw1001 » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 7:49 PM UTC

the great advantage of mind maps like those from the old FreeMind app, is that by putting the root in the middle and branching on both sides, you can fit a lot more information in a standard screen without scrolling.

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by tunesmith » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 8:11 PM UTC

I tend to believe people naturally think in graphical structures, not trees. It's sort of an impedance mismatch though because our physical world is tree based - you can't put an object in more than one container. So we're continually struggling to transition back and forth, to the point that we unnaturally try to force our thoughts into tree structures like outliners.

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by 2sk21 » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 8:16 PM UTC

I like this. This could become the basis for a personal outboard memory. Add some intelligence and this could become the basis for a personal virtual agent.

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by nexuist » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 8:21 PM UTC

In a similar vein, I recommend workflowy: https://workflowy.com

Kudos on the design though. Clean and simple, and reminds me of the Windows XP help window that would come bundled with every major desktop app.

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by jcelerier » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 8:34 PM UTC

what does this gain over Zim (https://zim-wiki.org/) which is additionally muuuch faster

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by solarkraft » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 9:00 PM UTC

I'm still looking for a good replacement for Dynalist, which is not free software (important because such data/workflow is too important to be at the mercy of a third party).

Extra structure would be a nice addition, but without the source code I don't think this will do.

Re: Show HN: I made a mind map tool meant for large, detailed node hierarchies

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Post by solarkraft » Sat, Sep 07, 2019, 9:01 PM UTC

nexuist wrote: post #17

In a similar vein, I recommend workflowy: https://workflowy.com Kudos on the design though. Clean and simple, and reminds me of the Windows XP help window that would come bundled with every major desktop app.

Workflowy is nice and easy, but seems a bit like the crappy MVP for Dynalist.