On the Mind map

Mind mapping can be divided into two types: one-dimensional mind map and multidimensional mind map. Perhaps you are thinking: which is better. In fact, these two categories, no one better than who. Which type is more appropriate is actually determined by your purpose and needs.

First, let's take a look at one-dimensional mind mapping. This type of mind map, the main purpose is to use the map as a visual tool to display information in a flat space. To a large extent, this kind of mind mapping is focused on the arrangement of information and the relationship between them. Therefore, they typically have the following structure:

This is the basic structure of mind maps: a central theme , several major themes , and several subtopics . This structure is widely used, including: brainstorming, strategic planning, to-do list, meeting planning, decision making, goal setting, website building, etc. Although it is the most basic structure, but also extremely flexible and effective structure, can help you accomplish a lot of things.

In fact, the use of mind mapping software in this way is largely an extension of the hand-drawn approach. You can do the same thing on paper or on a whiteboard, which is why I call this structure "one dimension".

In fact, using the mind map software, you can expand a one-dimensional organization into a multidimensional structure. Using mind map software to build this multidimensional structure, you can have all the advantages of a one-dimensional mind map, and you can have a deeper functional expansion in the following areas: Add notes link to local document link to local folder link to URL address link to other mind map search by tag and filter content Integration Formula calculation function To calculate the financial data integration project management functionality throughout the map to seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Office in the map

By incorporating these tools and features into your map, you become a multidimensional mind map similar to the following:

Finally, to answer the beginning of the article again, the use of "one-dimensional" or "multidimensional" map structure, is not a proposition of two election, but a complementary relationship (seems to be more appropriate in English: not either/or, but Both/and). Not every map has to be made into multidimensional necessity. As mentioned above, the one-dimensional structure has its extensive applicability, and multidimensional structure has its deep extensibility and professionalism. The most important thing is that the mind map software can do both of these structures. This is where mind mapping software is available and powerful.

One question is, how do you choose the one that is right for you, in the face of different mind mapping software on the Web? Take a look at the article-How to choose the right mind mapping software for you .