Modify a Map Template

You can modify an existing template to better suit your needs, or use it as the basis for a new template without changing the original.

Modify an existing template

1. On the Tools tab, in the Templates group, click Map Templates to open the Template Organizer.

2. On the Template Organizer Map Templates tab, click the template you want to modify. (The default template used for new maps is called New Blank Map.)

3. Click Modify.

4. Make changes to the Map Template as desired.

5. To save the modified template, on the Quick Access Toolbar, click Save

   • Press CTRL+S.

To modify a Map Template that does not appear in the organizer, simply open the template file (.mmat file). When you have finished editing, use the Save As command to save it again as a Map Template.

Mindjet Catalyst - Map Templates stored in workspaces can be edited in the same manner as other workspace files.

Create a new template from an existing template

1. On the Tools tab, in the Templates group, click Map Templates to open the Template Organizer.

2. On the Template Organizer Map Templates tab, click the template you want to use as the basis for the new template.

3. Under Template Commands click Duplicate.

4. Enter the name for the duplicate template.

5. Under Template Commands click Modify.

6. Make changes to the duplicate Map Template as desired.

7. To save the new template, on the Quick Access Toolbar, click Save .

   • Press CTRL+S.

Change a template's description

1. Click the MindManager Button , point to Prepare, and then click Properties. On the Summary tab, enter a description in the Comments field.

2. To save the template's new description, on the Quick Access Toolbar, click Save .

   • Press CTRL+S.