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How to Create a Concept Map in ConceptDraw PRO

ConceptDarw sample of a concept map
Graphical technique of knowledge representation in a form of structured networks of concepts (ideas) is called concept mapping. Concept network consists of shapes that represent concepts and connectors representing relationships between concepts. The difference between mind maps and concept maps is that a mind map has only one object depicting a main idea , while a concept map may have several. Concept mapping is used to structure ideas, to communicate complex system of knowledge, to help learning process, etc. ConceptDraw PRO allows you to draw concept maps using the Concept Map solution.

Concept Maps

Concept maps
As concept map consists from conception-blocks and links between them, you can use ConceptDraw library objects and add to a document as much objects as you need. ConceptDraw tools let you to edit, group, move objects, change their appearance and add text signs and raster or vector pictures.
ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with Concept Maps Solution from the "What is a Diagram" Area is effective tool for creating professional looking Concept Maps.

Concept Map

Concept Map
A concept map is a way of representing relationships between ideas, images, or words.
How to draw a Concept Map quick, easy and effective? ConceptDraw PRO offers the unique Concept Maps Solution from the "What is a Diagram" Area that will help you!

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concept map, concept mapping
The technique of concept mapping was developed as a constructive way of representing knowledge in science and increasing the meaningfulness of learning. Now, the creation of a concept map is extremely helpful when used in education as learning and teaching techniques that assist memorization. Concept maps are also used for idea generation in brainstorming sessions, and for detailing the structure of complex ideas.

What Is a Concept Map

What Is a Concept Map
What is a Concept Map and what software is effective for its design? A concept map or conceptual diagram is a diagram that depicts suggested relationships between concepts. As for effective software - we suggest you to pay attention for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software. Extended with Concept Maps Solution from the "What is a Diagram" Area it is a real godsend for you.

Concept Mapping

Concept Mapping
Being usually a very complex process that requires a lot of skills, patience, time, and artistic abilities, the concept mapping process now is incredibly easy thanks to the Concept Maps Solution from the "What is a Diagram" Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

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This solution extends ConceptDraw MINDMAP software with the ability to easily exchange mind maps with a large variety of other mind mapping applications.
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How to Split a Complex Map to a Few Simple Maps

Split complex mind map to a few simple maps
When using ConceptDraw MINDMAP, you can move each main topic of a large complex mind map to a separate page. Here is the instructions on how to create a multiple page mind map from a solid map.
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How to Convert a Mind Map into MS Word Document

Create MS Word document from a mind map
Mind maps are often used for structuring ideas, planning and organizing of various documents. ConceptDraw MINDMAP allows you transfer a mind map to MS Word format using its export facilities. You can convert a mind map to a MS Word outline using the set of standard templates, or even your custom template. Thus, your mind map will be transformed into the proper document format. Using a custom MS Word template allows you apply your individual style to each document, being exported from ConceptDraw MINDMAP. You can use a mind mapping to capture ideas and structure information. Then making a quick conversion to MS Word and you finally obtain a clean and stylish document.

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How to Input Data from MS Excel Into a Mind Map

Import data from MS Excel to ConceptDraw MINDMAP
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.
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How to Quickly Make a Project from a Mind Map

project file created from mind map
ConceptDraw MINDMAP allows you to view your mind map as a Gantt chart. You can do this by opening your map in ConceptDraw PROJECT. It is possible to proceed the same file in both ConceptDraw MINDMAP and ConceptDraw PROJECT.
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How to Create a PowerPoint® Presentation from a Mind Map

Mind Map presentation in PowerPoint
ConceptDraw MINDMAP allows you to create a traditional PowerPoint Presentation from your mind mind maps. There are two different variants when exporting to PowerPoint  - one places editable text into the template of your choice, the other places the pieces of the map that you want to show into the slides.
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How to Import a PowerPoint Presentation to ConceptDraw MINDMAP

Import PowerPoint to ConceptDraw MINDMAP
ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports the ability to import presentations from Microsoft® PowerPoint®.
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How to Create a Mind Map with Multiple Main Ideas

ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports multiple idea mind map
Classical mind map consists from the single Main Idea surrounded with related ideas and branches, deepening the main theme. The Multiple Main Idea on a single mind map page is a really useful when you have a lot of corresponding ideas. ConceptDraw MINDMAP allows you to insert a number of different mind maps onto a single workspace.
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How to Customize the Style of Your Mind Map

Customize the default Mind map view
Tips on how to modify or create your own mind map theme and then use it for a new map?
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How to Work with Multipage Mind Maps

Multipage Mind Map
Creating a multipage mind map from separate mind maps
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How to Plan Projects Effectively Using Mind Maps and PM Easy Solution

project file created from mind map
The advanced data exchange capabilities of ConceptDraw MINDMAP and ConceptDraw PROJECT allows you to view your mind map as a Gantt chart. This way you are switching between views of the same file.
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How to Create Floating Topics in ConceptDraw MINDMAP

Conceptdraw MINDMAP floating topic
With ConceptDraw MINDMAP you have the ability to create floating topics that are not connected to the mind map structure. Since a floating topic is not connected to any other topics on the mind map, you can use it for future development of your main idea. This is a good way to make comments that relate to the entire map and not a separate topic.