This is one entry in the 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: RoyGrubb [at] the above domain.
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Mind mapping software:
XMIND
Can read or write MindManager 5, 6, 7 mind map files (.mmap), and FreeMind 0.8.0 and 0.9.0 map files. The XMIND file can be opened by renaming it as a zip file, and using compression software.
Can accept files from:
Directly:
- Mind map files (.mm) from FreeMind 0.8.0 and 0.9.0
- Mind map files (.mmap) from MindManager 5, 6 or 7
XML schema or file format
description file:
The FreeMind schema that XMIND imports is available from freemind.xsd on Sourceforge and there's a local copy here.
Here is the link to the MindManager 6 XML Schema on the MindJet site. Two key documents are held as local copies that can be downloaded here:
Mindjet MindManager Application Schema.doc and Mindjet MindManager Application Schema.mmap
Links to interchange information:
FreeMind, import and export to other applications
FreeMind Accessories
MindJet's MindManager Developers' Zone
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