Exchanging mind maps with PMM

This is one entry in Vic's collection of information about how mind mapping software can communicate. Some packages have a built-in capability to import and export to other types of mind mapping software. Some software authors have kindly provided information about the format of their mind map or interchange files.

This is a starting point, from which this go-to source for interchange information, already substantial, will grow. Let me know about any new information, or any mistakes you spot: Vic at the above domain.

Mind mapping software:

PMM

The PMM database is ASCII. There are 7 files that must remain together. Full details are
given at the link below.

XML schema or file format description file:

PMM has its own ASCII database. The files that PMM creates and exports/imports can be
read directly from hard disk.

The significance of the file names is as follows:
1. filename.pmm Project file
2. filename_not.dat contains Notes
3. filename_sht.dat contains Sheets
4. filename_att.dat contains Attachments to Notes such as web-links, documents or
programs (not links to other Notes)
5. filename_lnk.dat contains links between Notes on Sheets when they are visualised
6. filename_pos.dat contains positions of Notes on Sheets when they are visualised
7. filename_rel.dat contains names for the types of links used to connect Notes on
Sheets when they are visualised.

Links to interchange information:

The export process is described here Export a Project, and there's a local copy here.


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