Tab into your mind to quickly create tree maps!
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TabTree combines Ace Editor + D3, to 'live-code' mindmap trees with the keyboard only. The tree diagram is auto-compiled on every keystroke!
USAGE
- rename topic to your given theme
- hit enter and tab to create child nodes
- hit enter to create a sibling at same level
- use '#' to hide any lines from diagram
- blank lines are ignored, can use for textual organization
- that's it!
SHORTCUTS
- ALT + UP/DOWN » offset line[s]
- CMD + ALT + UP/DOWN » duplicate line[s]
- CMD + D » delete line[s]
EXPORT
Your current TabTree is always saved in localStorage, so it will be there when reopening website. However you can export it as a plain text document using the save button. For a PDF, press the print button and save as PDF in the printer dialog. To share a TabTree, click the link icon for a URL that will load the tree dynamically.
OFFLINE
TabTree can also be used locally and completely offline, download the source code and simply drag and drop the 'index.html' file into your browser.