SharePoint site connections and options

Applies to MindManager for SharePoint

To use these options, click the MindManager button mindmanger_button.bmp , click MindManager Options, and then click SharePoint.
 

You do not have to define a site in advance to use it - each wizard gives you the opportunity to define new sites as you need them, and automatically adds them to the list.

Add and manage sites

The SharePoint sites list shows all your available sites.

MindManager for SharePoint features automatic site discovery in a MOSS environment. (If you are working in this type of environment, you see "My Sites" as a location on your computer.) MindManager will pre-populate your SharePoint sites list with your available sites.

Create a site connection

  1. To create a new entry in the site list click Add.

  2. Enter a name for the new connection, (for example Alpha Project SharePoint Site).

  3. Enter the url for the connection (for example:  http://project_sites/alpha_project/ ).

If you usually connect to the site through your browser, you may find it easiest to copy and paste the url from your browser's address field.

If you are not already connected to the SharePoint site, you'll be asked to provide your login credentials.

Once you define these sites, anyone who has access to your system can use them, as long as they are connected to SharePoint and logged in.

Manage sites

Export and import site lists

Options

Open SharePoint item in: determines how SharePoint items are displayed in the browser when you click the link to the item on your map. Choose the mode that best suits your needs

Display SharePoint Map Part as: determines whether the map parts are initially  shown as expanded or collapsed topics.

Enable Periodic Refresh Interval: determines how often the map parts refresh automatically. Frequently refreshing a map with many SharePoint topics can slow your system's performance. If you are working with large maps, you may prefer to disable this feature and refresh your map manually.

Refresh on Map Open: automatically refreshes SharePoint topics on the map when you open it. You may prefer to disable this option when working with large maps.