Software for creating writing project dashboard with links to files

Posted by Jon Polish
May 31, 2013 at 04:06 PM

Dr Andus wrote:
>If I remember correctly, my problem with TheBrain was that individual
>items can’t be permanently pinned to a board. When you click on an item,
>all the related items dynamically rearrange themselves on the screen,
>which I find problematic because I want to remember the spatial
>co-ordinates of where things are.
> >The advantage of TheBrain over a standard mind mapper seems to be that
>it can zoom (hoist). However, what I like about Freeplane is that one
>can have a one-page total overview of a mind map when it’s unfolded,
>which doesn’t seem to be possible with TheBrain.

In terms of pinning, TheBrain does pin thoughts for quick access. I’m not sure this is what you have in mind.

There are other ways to view your plex. The standard view reminds me of Brainstorm in that you are always hoisting and only see siblings and the immediate parent(s) and children. You can also choose outline view and extended view. which can be customized to what you want

Jon