How to refer the concepts from differenct Cmap files

[agnibhu13]

Hi,

I am using Cmaps for a while and very happy with the concept and the tool. But one issue I have noticed is that I am unable to refer a concept from another Cmap file. I am creating some complex Cmap file, and sometimes want to refer a concept which is already detailed in another Concept map. How can do this?. This is something like importing a module in OOPs languages. Do Cmap parse the text content? Or it just save it as a string without having any meta data associated with?

Regards,
Deepu

[cmapadmin]

Hi,

There is no way to make reference to a concept in another Cmap. You can, however, have the two Cmaps opened, one next to the other, and create a proposition that links concepts in different Cmaps. On a Mac, you use the Command key when doing the drag of the link to the other concept. The program will create shortcuts that will allow you to open the other Cmap from the shared concept.

[thomasfrank]

You can create a new concept map that includes the concepts from both of the original Cmap files. You can then copy and paste the concepts from one Cmap file to the other. pokedoku

[suretype]

Why don't you try opening 2 Cmaps next to each otherconnections puzzle?

[boiledikea]

It is not possible to make reference to a notion in another Cmap. A clause connecting the ideas in the two Cmaps can be made by opening them side by side. Although a little laborious, this approach is simple to utilizemini crossword. You can access it with more ease.

[superrobe]

A concept in one Cmap cannot be referenced in another. By opening the two Cmaps side by side, a clause tying the concepts together may be created. This method is easy to use,x trench run despite being a bit laboriousmini cumbersome. You have easier access to it.