PrimeFlow Mind Map Nodes

Mind map nodes help you start with an idea before it becomes structured work. Use them for brainstorming, project planning, problem solving, research maps, product thinking, meeting planning, and early-stage workflows.

When an idea becomes actionable, a mind map node can be converted into a real PrimeTask task.

What you can do

Mind map node types

PrimeFlow includes these mind map node types.

Add mind map nodes

You can add mind map nodes from the PrimeFlow node library.

For all node entry points, see Adding Nodes in PrimeFlow.

Use mind map templates

Mind map templates create ready-made topic structures.

Templates include:

• Blank
• Standard Mind Map
• Project Planning
• Brainstorming
• Problem Solving

Templates create topic nodes and connections. They do not create task records by themselves.

For template details, see PrimeFlow Mind Map Templates.

Edit a mind map node

Double-click a mind map node to edit its text.

You can also right-click a mind map node and choose Edit Node.

Mind map labels are useful when they stay short and clear. Use separate notes, tasks, files, or documentation nodes when an idea needs more detail.

Add child and sibling nodes

You can build the structure with the keyboard or the right-click menu.

From the keyboard: select a mind map node, then press Tab to add a child topic underneath it, or Return (Enter on Windows) to add a sibling topic beside it at the same level. The new topic opens ready for you to type its name. The Central Topic has no siblings, so Return on it adds a child instead.

From the right-click menu: right-click a mind map node and use Add Child Node when the new idea belongs underneath the current node, or Add Sibling Node when it belongs beside the current node at the same level.

When adding a child:

• A Central Topic creates a Main Topic child.
• Other mind map nodes create Sub Topic children.

PrimeFlow connects the new node to the source node automatically.

For right-click behavior, see PrimeFlow Right-Click Menus.

Duplicate or delete a mind map node

Right-click a mind map node and choose Duplicate Node to create another copy.

Choose Delete Node to remove it from the canvas.

Create a Summary node

Right-click a mind map node and choose Summary.

PrimeFlow creates a summary-style floating topic near the selected node and connects it back to that topic.

Use Summary nodes when you want to capture:

• A conclusion
• A decision
• A short explanation
• A next-step summary
• A recap of several related branches

Mind map Summary is different from the canvas multi-node Summary action. Multi-node Summary appears from the canvas right-click menu when more than one node is selected, and it creates an amber sticky-note-style Summary connected to each selected node.

For the multi-node Summary action, see PrimeFlow Right-Click Menus.

Convert a mind map node to a task

Right-click a mind map node and choose Convert to Task.

PrimeFlow creates a real task using the mind map node label as the task name. The node becomes linked to that task, and existing canvas connections are preserved.

The new task uses the current Space's default task status and default priority.

For task creation details, see Creating Tasks. For task statuses and priorities, see Custom Statuses & Priorities.

Work with task-linked mind map nodes

After a mind map node is linked to a task, the right-click menu can show:

• Remove Task Link
• Mark Todo
• Mark In Progress
• Mark Done

Use these actions when you want to keep working from the canvas without switching to the full task view.

Open the task details when you need full task fields such as notes, attachments, subtasks, dependencies, custom fields, time tracking, or scheduling.

For the full task record, see Task Details Page.

Change mind map node color

Right-click a mind map node and use Color.

Available choices are:

• Default (Theme)
• Red
• Orange
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue
• Purple
• Pink
• Indigo

Use Default (Theme) when you want the node to follow the current PrimeFlow Color Theme again.

For theme behavior, see PrimeFlow Color Themes.

Mind map nodes and connections

Mind map nodes use normal PrimeFlow connections.

Connections are created automatically when you add child nodes, sibling nodes with a parent, or summary nodes. You can also create or edit connections manually.

For connection settings, see PrimeFlow Connections and Edges.

Mind map nodes and groups

Use groups when a mind map becomes part of a larger canvas.

For example, you can group:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Problem causes
• Solution options
• Project planning topics
• Meeting outcomes

For group behavior, see PrimeFlow Groups.

Mind map nodes and Auto Layout

Auto Layout can help clean up a mind map after you add more branches.

Use Radial for central-topic maps, Hierarchical for planning structures, and Horizontal when the map should read from left to right.

For Auto Layout details, see PrimeFlow Auto Layout.

Mind map nodes and FlowMode

FlowMode requires Pro.

On Pro, mind map nodes can be added to a FlowMode Journey. This is useful when you want to guide someone through a brainstorm, project plan, research map, or problem-solving structure.

For Journey behavior, see PrimeFlow FlowMode.

Mind map nodes and export

Mind map nodes, Summary nodes, connections, groups, and visible task-linked nodes are included when you export a PrimeFlow canvas as PNG, WebP, or JPEG.

For export details, see PrimeFlow Export.

Standard and Pro behavior

Mind maps are available on Standard and Pro.

Standard includes Central Topic, Main Topic, Sub Topic, Floating Topic, Summary nodes, mind map templates, task conversion, right-click mind map actions, color overrides, connections, groups, Auto Layout, and export.

Pro adds Pro workflows that can include mind map nodes, such as FlowMode Journeys and Pro node families on the same canvas.

For the full tier map, see PrimeFlow Standard vs Pro.

Things worth knowing

Mind maps are not tasks until converted

A mind map topic is an idea node. It becomes tracked work only when you choose Convert to Task.

Task conversion keeps the canvas useful

When you convert a mind map node to a task, the canvas node stays in place and existing connections are preserved.

Status actions use your Space's task workflow

Task status actions follow your Space's configured default and complete statuses.

See Custom Statuses & Priorities.

Summary nodes are floating topic nodes

Summary nodes are special summary-style floating topics. Use them to capture conclusions or decisions without changing the main branch structure.

Templates do not create task records

Mind map templates create topic nodes. Convert specific topics to tasks when you want those ideas tracked in Tasks.

Common questions

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