is Scapple the best for "thinking on paper"

Posted by washere
Nov 25, 2017 at 11:53 AM

* For basic to mid-level mind mapping I need something I like UI-wise, on Windows & Android, with enough import/export options, and that can be set to black background/themes. Everything i use is set to black, desktop & even Windows modded themes for black explorer windows etc to Android Substratum black themes which lets me set everything to Black/dark themes. Also I have to like using this as it is used most so I use SimpleMind with black backgrounds & its wonderful color themes for Windows & Android. It is a joy to use, not to mention full of features I need.

* For advanced mind mapping I need import/export to the max incl. .txt/.tab copy & paste. (ConnectedText wiki maker (not a mind map app) is a secondary choice for such txt/tab conversions, but I don’t like the spirit of that software. I don’t need Wiki makers either, better ones out there). Also I need as much features as poss plus multi format templates etc so for very complex AND Large diagrams the only choice with all the above for me is Mindjet MindManager. Sometimes I use their rivals, XMind & MindGenuis & a few others if there is a prob. About 500 portable apps on my tiny USB+C-Type SD-Card reader which is always on my overcrowded multi tool/gadget keyring switch. So if MindManager can not hack some format, one of the others on the SD-Card will wherever I am, but that need is rather rare.

* I used to use Scapple for fast text listing within nodes, copy & paste, quick re-arrange and then onto bigger tools. Basically as a fast “list maker/re-arranger & multi list topologies” (not for mind mapping) in certain cases, not often, depending on the task. For this “multi list” layout initial hacking in the toolchain, when needed occasionally, I now use TreeSheets. Unique useful features, wonderfully spirited piece of work and also a joy to use.