Mind Map Mode
Use Mind Map mode for idea exploration with minimal constraints. Capture thoughts quickly with keyboard-driven editing and structural navigation.
Mind Map mode is for idea exploration when you do not yet know the final structure. The interface is minimal, letting you focus on capturing thoughts quickly. Properties, cardinality, and relationship labels are hidden, leaving just nodes and connections.
When to Use Mind Map Mode
Creating Your First Mind Map
Building Structure with Keyboard
Mind Map mode is optimised for keyboard-driven editing:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Create child node (branch down) |
| Enter | Create sibling node (same level, after) |
| Shift+Enter | Create sibling node (same level, before) |
| F2 | Edit current node label |
| Delete | Remove node and reconnect children to parent |
Structural Navigation
In Mind Map mode, arrow keys navigate the tree structure rather than spatial positions:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow Up | Move to parent node |
| Arrow Down | Move to first child |
| Arrow Left | Move to previous sibling |
| Arrow Right | Move to next sibling |
Radial Layout
Mind Map mode uses a radial layout bias that organises nodes in a circular pattern around the root. The root node is typically the first node you create, or any node with no incoming edges.
Minimal Interface
Mind Map mode hides features that add cognitive overhead during exploration:
Example Mind Map
This mind map shows idea exploration for a product strategy session.
Converting to Other Modes
When your ideas are clearer and you want to add more structure: