There are two very simple things that I can't figure out how to do in CmapTools:
(1) I have a long concept name -- how do I make it wrap so I don't have a box that takes up half page?
(2) How to I save a cmap file to a particular directory/folder? The Location drop-down box doesn't let me select anything but "My Cmaps" and the folder-up arrow next to it doesn't work.
Does anyone have any recommendations on how to do these things?
Thanks - Bill
Wrapping and Saving
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jarkko
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Re: Wrapping and Saving
1) Type enter where you need the linewrap
2) CmapTools saves exclusively to 'My Cmaps' -folder and its' subfolders. You can change this folder from Edit>Preferences in 'Views - Cmaptools' -window.
-Jarkko
Ps. I (too) wish it was possible to create new folders in 'Save as...' -navigation in addtition to creating them in 'Views - CmapTools'
2) CmapTools saves exclusively to 'My Cmaps' -folder and its' subfolders. You can change this folder from Edit>Preferences in 'Views - Cmaptools' -window.
-Jarkko
Ps. I (too) wish it was possible to create new folders in 'Save as...' -navigation in addtition to creating them in 'Views - CmapTools'
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CmapTools 5.04.01
Windows 8.1 64 bit
Intel Core i7-4510U 2.00/2.60ghz
RAM 8gb
CmapTools 5.04.01
Windows 8.1 64 bit
Intel Core i7-4510U 2.00/2.60ghz
RAM 8gb
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wburkett
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- Joined: Fri May 22, 2009 5:03 pm
Re: Wrapping and Saving
Thanks, Jarkko
Enter for a line wrap! Doh!!!!! Hidden right there in the open!
The design decision to save cmaps exclusively in the "My Cmaps" folder seems very limited, shortsighted, and just-plain-dumb - and unlike any other program I've ever used. Why on earth would the designers/programmers limit it in this way? My guess is has to do with Cmap sharing and the Cmap server, though I really wonder how many people use this feature. I don't - I'm just a standalone user creating my own maps and the inability to save my cmap files with the projects that they're associated with is really aggravating.
Bill
Enter for a line wrap! Doh!!!!! Hidden right there in the open!
The design decision to save cmaps exclusively in the "My Cmaps" folder seems very limited, shortsighted, and just-plain-dumb - and unlike any other program I've ever used. Why on earth would the designers/programmers limit it in this way? My guess is has to do with Cmap sharing and the Cmap server, though I really wonder how many people use this feature. I don't - I'm just a standalone user creating my own maps and the inability to save my cmap files with the projects that they're associated with is really aggravating.
Bill
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freakshadow4
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- Joined: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:06 am
Re: Wrapping and Saving
Apologies if this has already been covered elsewhere, but I also found the wrapping issue annoying. However, it seems to rectify things if you
File > Export CMap as > Propositions as text...,
then open your text file in Excel,
then resave the Excel file as text (eg with a different version number)
then reopen the new version through the Views - CMap Tools window:
File > Import > Propositions as text...
You'll have to Ctrl + L to rearrange the layout. It's a wee bit of a convoluted process, but it seems to work for me, although I'm not sure why or how!
I have to say I'm digging this programme! The more I use, the more I like!
Thanks to all involved, and thanks to those who've posted on these forums so far!
File > Export CMap as > Propositions as text...,
then open your text file in Excel,
then resave the Excel file as text (eg with a different version number)
then reopen the new version through the Views - CMap Tools window:
File > Import > Propositions as text...
You'll have to Ctrl + L to rearrange the layout. It's a wee bit of a convoluted process, but it seems to work for me, although I'm not sure why or how!
I have to say I'm digging this programme! The more I use, the more I like!
Thanks to all involved, and thanks to those who've posted on these forums so far!
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freakshadow4
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:06 am
Re: Wrapping and Saving
Just spotted that the Export / Import method does not work if you've been using the "Shift+" method for creating links without propositions. (The text file isn't in the right format if the second column is blank).
In these cases, it may be worth doing a Find & Replace and swapping all the "????"s for a single space to maintain the three column format in the Excel text file.
Hope that makes sense!
In these cases, it may be worth doing a Find & Replace and swapping all the "????"s for a single space to maintain the three column format in the Excel text file.
Hope that makes sense!