Options - Visual Effects

To see these options click the File tab , click Options, and then click Visual Effects.

General Visual Effects

Color scheme:
Changes the color used for the ribbon and other user interface elements.

Show transparent dialogs if focus is in map
Causes dialogs that remain visible (like the Find dialog) to fade out as you work on your map so they are less distracting.

Show larger icons and task information images (Map View only)
This option is especially useful on larger maps where you need to zoom out to see more of the map. This can also make icons more visible when you print. This option does not effect the display of icons and task info images in Outline View.

Validate file links dynamically
When this option is enabled, each time a map with file links is opened, MindManager will verify the links. If broken links are found they will be indicated by a special icon and the you will be prompted to repair them.
Enabling this option may slow performance if links point to maps on a network drive.

Update My Maps links dynamically
When this option is enabled, MindManager will verify the shortcuts in the My Maps task pane each time it is opened. If broken links are found they will be indicated by a special icon and the Repair broken map shortcuts command will display.
Enabling this option may slow performance if shortcuts point to maps on a network drive.

Show favicons for Web links
Favicons are derived from the Web site that a link points to. You would see a special Yahoo icon if you point to a Yahoo address, a Google icon if you point to Google, etc. If you prefer to see a generic link icon instead, disable this option.

Read Note

If you use Favicons MindManager will try to establish internet access when you open a map that contains them. You may want to disable the Favicon option if you prefer to work off-line.

Interaction Visual Effects

Disabling the following features will improve MindManager's performance on systems with limited memory.

Show transparent fill in rubber band selection
When you click and drag to select objects within an area on the map this option fills the area with a transparent color. Disabling this option can improve your system's performance when using this selection method.

Show image preview during resizing
Show topic text preview during resizing
Shows how the text or image will look as you resize it. If you disable this option, you'll still see an outline as you re-size the item.

Enable animated scrolling
Animates smooth scrolling of the map to bring an object into view. If you disable this option the map simply "jumps" to the new view.