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MindMap

A MindMap diagram, in the context of PlantUML, is an effective tool for brainstorming, organizing ideas, and project planning. MindMap diagrams, or mind maps, are visual representations of information, where central ideas branch out into related topics, creating a spider-web of concepts. PlantUML facilitates the creation of these diagrams with its simple, text-based syntax, allowing for the efficient organization and visualization of complex ideas.

Using PlantUML for MindMaps is particularly advantageous due to its integration with other tools and systems. This integration streamlines the process of incorporating mind maps into larger project documentation. PlantUML's text-based approach also enables easy modification and version control of the mind maps, making it a dynamic tool for collaborative brainstorming and idea development.

MindMaps in PlantUML can be used for various purposes, from outlining the structure of a project to brainstorming product features or business strategies. The hierarchical and intuitive layout of mind maps helps in identifying relationships between different ideas and concepts, making it easier to see the bigger picture and to pinpoint areas that require further exploration. This makes PlantUML an invaluable tool for project managers, developers, and business analysts who require a method to visually organize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

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OrgMode syntax

This syntax is compatible with OrgMode and its tree syntax.

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@startmindmap * Debian ** Ubuntu *** Linux Mint *** Kubuntu *** Lubuntu *** KDE Neon ** LMDE ** SolydXK ** SteamOS ** Raspbian with a very long name *** <s>Raspmbc</s> => OSMC *** <s>Raspyfi</s> => Volumio @endmindmap

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Markdown syntax

This syntax is compatible with Markdown.

Markdown Header

You can use Markdown header:

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@startmindmap # root node ## some first level node ### second level node ### another second level node ## another first level node @endmindmap

Markdown indented list

You can use Markdown list or GFM list:

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@startmindmap * root node * some first level node * second level node * another second level node * another first level node @endmindmap

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Arithmetic notation

You can use the following notation to choose diagram side.

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@startmindmap + OS ++ Ubuntu +++ Linux Mint +++ Kubuntu +++ Lubuntu +++ KDE Neon ++ LMDE ++ SolydXK ++ SteamOS ++ Raspbian -- Windows 95 -- Windows 98 -- Windows NT --- Windows 8 --- Windows 10 @endmindmap

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Multilines

You can use : and ; to have multilines box.

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@startmindmap * Class Templates **:Example 1 <code> template <typename T> class cname{ void f1()<U+003B> ... } </code> ; **:Example 2 <code> other template <typename T> class cname{ ... </code> ; @endmindmap

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@startmindmap + root **:right_1.1 right_1.2; ++ right_2 left side -- left_1 -- left_2 **:left_3.1 left_3.2; @endmindmap

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Multiroot Mindmap

You can create multiroot mindmap, as:

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@startmindmap * Root 1 ** Foo ** Bar * Root 2 ** Lorem ** Ipsum @endmindmap

[Ref. QH-773]

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Colors

It is possible to change node color.

With inline color

OrgMode syntax mindmap

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@startmindmap *[#Orange] Colors **[#lightgreen] Green **[#FFBBCC] Rose **[#lightblue] Blue @endmindmap

Arithmetic notation syntax mindmap

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@startmindmap +[#Orange] Colors ++[#lightgreen] Green ++[#FFBBCC] Rose --[#lightblue] Blue @endmindmap

Markdown syntax mindmap

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@startmindmap *[#Orange] root node *[#lightgreen] some first level node *[#FFBBCC] second level node *[#lightblue] another second level node *[#lightgreen] another first level node @endmindmap

With style color

OrgMode syntax mindmap

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@startmindmap <style> mindmapDiagram { .green { BackgroundColor lightgreen } .rose { BackgroundColor #FFBBCC } .your_style_name { BackgroundColor lightblue } } </style> * Colors ** Green <<green>> ** Rose <<rose>> ** Blue <<your_style_name>> @endmindmap

Arithmetic notation syntax mindmap

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@startmindmap <style> mindmapDiagram { .green { BackgroundColor lightgreen } .rose { BackgroundColor #FFBBCC } .your_style_name { BackgroundColor lightblue } } </style> + Colors ++ Green <<green>> ++ Rose <<rose>> -- Blue <<your_style_name>> @endmindmap

Markdown syntax mindmap

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@startmindmap <style> mindmapDiagram { .green { BackgroundColor lightgreen } .rose { BackgroundColor #FFBBCC } .your_style_name { BackgroundColor lightblue } } </style> * root node * some first level node <<green>> * second level node <<rose>> * another second level node <<your_style_name>> * another first level node <<green>> @endmindmap

Apply style to a branch

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@startmindmap <style> mindmapDiagram { .myStyle * { BackgroundColor lightgreen } } </style> + root ++ b1 <<myStyle>> +++ b11 +++ b12 ++ b2 @endmindmap

[Ref. GA-920]

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Removing box

You can remove the box drawing using an underscore.

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@startmindmap * root node ** some first level node ***_ second level node ***_ another second level node ***_ foo ***_ bar ***_ foobar ** another first level node @endmindmap

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@startmindmap *_ root node **_ some first level node ***_ second level node ***_ another second level node ***_ foo ***_ bar ***_ foobar **_ another first level node @endmindmap

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@startmindmap + root node ++ some first level node +++_ second level node +++_ another second level node +++_ foo +++_ bar +++_ foobar ++_ another first level node -- some first right level node --_ another first right level node @endmindmap

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Changing diagram direction

It is possible to use both sides of the diagram.

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@startmindmap * count ** 100 *** 101 *** 102 ** 200 left side ** A *** AA *** AB ** B @endmindmap

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Change (whole) diagram orientation

You can change (whole) diagram orientation with:

left to right direction (by default)
top to bottom direction
right to left direction
bottom to top direction (not yet implemented/issue then use workaround)

Left to right direction (by default)

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@startmindmap * 1 ** 2 *** 4 *** 5 ** 3 *** 6 *** 7 @endmindmap

Top to bottom direction

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@startmindmap top to bottom direction * 1 ** 2 *** 4 *** 5 ** 3 *** 6 *** 7 @endmindmap

Right to left direction

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@startmindmap right to left direction * 1 ** 2 *** 4 *** 5 ** 3 *** 6 *** 7 @endmindmap

Bottom to top direction

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@startmindmap top to bottom direction left side * 1 ** 2 *** 4 *** 5 ** 3 *** 6 *** 7 @endmindmap

[Ref. QH-1413]

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Complete example

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@startmindmap caption figure 1 title My super title * <&flag>Debian ** <&globe>Ubuntu *** Linux Mint *** Kubuntu *** Lubuntu *** KDE Neon ** <&graph>LMDE ** <&pulse>SolydXK ** <&people>SteamOS ** <&star>Raspbian with a very long name *** <s>Raspmbc</s> => OSMC *** <s>Raspyfi</s> => Volumio header My super header endheader center footer My super footer legend right Short legend endlegend @endmindmap

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Changing style

node, depth

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@startmindmap <style> mindmapDiagram { node { BackgroundColor lightGreen } :depth(1) { BackGroundColor white } } </style> * Linux ** NixOS ** Debian *** Ubuntu **** Linux Mint **** Kubuntu **** Lubuntu **** KDE Neon @endmindmap

boxless

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@startmindmap <style> mindmapDiagram { node { BackgroundColor lightGreen } boxless { FontColor darkgreen } } </style> * Linux ** NixOS ** Debian ***_ Ubuntu **** Linux Mint **** Kubuntu **** Lubuntu **** KDE Neon @endmindmap

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Word Wrap

Using MaximumWidth setting you can control automatic word wrap. Unit used is pixel.

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@startmindmap <style> node { Padding 12 Margin 3 HorizontalAlignment center LineColor blue LineThickness 3.0 BackgroundColor gold RoundCorner 40 MaximumWidth 100 } rootNode { LineStyle 8.0;3.0 LineColor red BackgroundColor white LineThickness 1.0 RoundCorner 0 Shadowing 0.0 } leafNode { LineColor gold RoundCorner 0 Padding 3 } arrow { LineStyle 4 LineThickness 0.5 LineColor green } </style> * Hi =) ** sometimes i have node in wich i want to write a long text *** this results in really huge diagram **** of course, i can explicit split with a\nnew line **** but it could be cool if PlantUML was able to split long lines, maybe with an option @endmindmap

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Creole on Mindmap diagram

You can use Creole or HTML Creole on Mindmap:

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@startmindmap * Creole on Mindmap left side **:==Creole This is **bold** This is //italics// This is ""monospaced"" This is --stricken-out-- This is __underlined__ This is ~~wave-underlined~~ --test Unicode and icons-- This is <U+221E> long This is a <&code> icon Use image : <img:https://plantuml.com/logo3.png> ; **: <b>HTML Creole This is <b>bold</b> This is <i>italics</i> This is <font:monospaced>monospaced</font> This is <s>stroked</s> This is <u>underlined</u> This is <w>waved</w> This is <s:green>stroked</s> This is <u:red>underlined</u> This is <w:#0000FF>waved</w> -- other examples -- This is <color:blue>Blue</color> This is <back:orange>Orange background</back> This is <size:20>big</size> ; right side **:==Creole line You can have horizontal line ---- Or double line ==== Or strong line ____ Or dotted line ..My title.. Or dotted title //and title... // ==Title== Or double-line title --Another title-- Or single-line title Enjoy!; **:==Creole list item **test list 1** * Bullet list * Second item ** Sub item *** Sub sub item * Third item ---- **test list 2** # Numbered list # Second item ## Sub item ## Another sub item # Third item ; @endmindmap

[Ref. QA-17838]

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