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===== For Windows OS =====
===== For Windows OS =====
To install and use Freeplane on your Windows computer, you need to install both Freeplane and Java runtime packages in your Windows computer.
To install and use Freeplane on your Windows computer, you need to install both Freeplane and Java runtime packages in your Windows computer.
# Download the Freeplane-Windows-Installer-x.x.xx from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeplane/ this link] and download Java Runtime Environment from [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b1t8lf6FonhRA7KgRyMQBf6ppXHAb_JU/view?usp=sharing this link]. You can save these two executable (.exe for windows/.dmg for MAC) files to your desktop or any other location in your computer.
# Download the Freeplane installable file from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeplane/ this link] and download '''Java''' Runtime Environment from [https://www.java.com/en/download/ this link]. You can save these two .exe files on your computer (preferably on '''Downloads''' folder).
# Once you download both files, double-click on "Freeplane-Setup-...exe/dmg" file to begin the installation.
# Now, go to the downloaded path on your computer and double click on "'''Freeplane-Setup-...exe'''" file to begin the installation.
# Click "Yes" if it ask your permission to allow this program make change to the computer, Keep clicking on "Next" button to continue and complete the installation.
# Click "Yes" if it ask your permission to allow this program make change to the computer, Keep clicking on "Next" button to continue and complete the installation.
#Also install downloaded java runtime package from the above same method.
#Install the downloaded Java runtime package using the same method described above.
{{Note}} To download the latest of Java version please [https://www.java.com/download/ie_manual.jsp Click here]
{{Note}} To use Freeplane on your computer, Java runtime tool is compulsory, make sure you have installed both Freeplane and Java.
===== For MAC OS =====
===== For MAC OS =====
'''I am getting a pop window with some version ?'''
'''I am getting a pop window with some version ?'''
Click on OK to get the new concept map,The standard version is 1.6 mm.
Click on OK to get the new concept map, The standard version is 1.6 mm.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px">
File:Freeplane_standerd_template.png|Standerd template version is 1.6 mm
File:Freeplane_template_options.png|Other template options
</gallery>
'''I am getting the example/other concept map when I open Freenplane to create a map?'''
'''I am getting the example/another concept map when I open Freenplane to create a map?'''
Click on File→New map to create new file.
Click on File→New map to create new file.
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File:How_to_get_new_map_when_i_get_other_map_or_example_map.png
</gallery>
'''How to move node or sub-child Left/Right, Up/Down?'''
'''How to move node or sub-child Left/Right, Up/Down?'''
Select and use Ctrl+left/right keys to move node left/right and Ctrl+up/down to move nodes up/down.
Select and use Ctrl+left/right keys to move node left/right and Ctrl+up/down to move nodes up/down.
<gallery mode="packed" widgth="350px">
File:How_to_move_node_up_down_right_left.gif|
</gallery>
'''How to move sub-child Up/Down?'''
Select and use Ctrl+up/down to move nodes.
<gallery mode="packed" widgth="350px">
File:How_to_move_sub_child_node_up_down_right_left.gif
</gallery>
'''When I Hit Insert key not able to create sub-child (sub-node or child node) node?'''
'''When I Hit Insert key not able to create sub-child (sub-node or child node) node?'''
Click on white space in the map and then use Ctrl+scroll on mouse (or) you will find the percentage icon on the top menu bar you can click on this and increase or decrease the value .
Click on white space in the map and then use Ctrl+scroll on mouse (or) you will find the percentage icon on the top menu bar you can click on this and increase or decrease the value .
<gallery mode="packed" width="450px">
File:Zoom_option_in_percentage_in_freeplane.png
</gallery>
'''I am not getting the Emoji where do I get?'''
'''I am not getting the Emoji where do I get?'''
You will have a arrow icon on the left side of your freeplane window, click on it you will get the Emoji.
You will have a arrow icon on the left side of your freeplane window, click on it you will get the Emoji.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250px">
File:How_to_open_the_emoji.gif
</gallery>
'''I am not finding the Tool or Menu bar?'''
'''I am not finding the Tool or Menu bar?'''
Right click on the white space you will get option where Menu and Tool bar is unticked you need to tick it to enable.
Right click on the white space you will get option where Menu and Tool bar is unticked you need to tick it to enable.
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File:How_to_enable_menu_bar_and_tool_bar.gif
</gallery>
'''I am not able to click on the link/note which I have inserted after the export to PDF or Image?'''
'''I am not able to click on the link/note which I have inserted after the export to PDF or Image?'''
Click on Help(menu bar)→Key-reference to know the shortcut keys.
Click on Help(menu bar)→Key-reference to know the shortcut keys.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250px">
File:Short_cut_keys.png
</gallery>
'''Can I resize the embedded images size?'''
'''Can I resize the embedded images size?'''
Yes you can resize your Image, when you take your cursor on the bottom right of the image the arrow cursor get changes , now click and drag up(smaller size) and down(Large size) to resize the image according to your need.
Yes you can resize your Image, when you take your cursor on the bottom right of the image the arrow cursor get changes , now click and drag up(smaller size) and down(Large size) to resize the image according to your need.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250px">
File:How_to_increase_or_discrease_the_size_of_the_image.gif
</gallery>
'''How to update/remove inserted hyperlinks?'''
'''How to update/remove inserted hyperlinks?'''
You need to right click on the link go to link→ Add or modify the link →delete the link. This will remove your inserted hyperlink.
You need to right click on the link, go to link→ Add or modify the link →delete the link. This will remove your inserted hyperlink.
'''Can I embed video and audio files to the concept map?'''
'''Can I embed video and audio files to the concept map?'''
