This document explains MindBoard (Pro) Version 2.9.8.
MindBoard (Pro) User Guide
Google has announced that Google Drive App Data feature will be shutdowned in the feature. If remove App Data Folder feature from Google Drive, MindBoard (Pro) could not keep this data sync feature any more. Please considering using MindBoard 2019 instead of MindBoard (Pro) for the case. |
1. Introduction

1.1. Overview
MindBoard (Pro) is a visual thinking application with handwriting for Android tablets.
1.2. Key Features
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Directly channel your thoughts using Stylus and Finger
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Collapsing and Expanding Branches
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Multiple pen colors and thicknesses
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PDF Export ( Premium Subscription )
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Sync Documents between multiple android devices with Google Drive ( Premium Subscription )
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Theme Editor ( Premium Subscription )
1.3. Requirements
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Android 4.4 Kitkat or newer.
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An Android tablet with S Pen support
This app is designed for the Digitizer Stylus such as S Pen. If your android device does not have it, check the S Pen Mode item off in the Global Settings. |
1.4. Installation
Get the MindBoard (Pro) for S Pen app on Google Play.
1.5. Getting help
If you have any questions, please make contact. And also your feedback will be much appreciated.
2. Using MindBoard (Pro)
2.1. Overview
There are three main features.
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(1) Editor
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(2) File Manager
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(3) Settings
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Current Page Settings
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Global Settings
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Theme Editor
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2.2. (1) Editor
This is for mind-mapping.
There are two modes in Editor.
One is (A) Map Edit Mode, another is (B) Node Edit Mode.
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In Map Edit Mode, you can edit node strucutre.
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In Node Edit Mode, you can edit node contents.
2.2.1. (A) Map Edit Mode

ActionBar
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Go to File Manager
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Add New Document
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Export as PNG or PDF
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Current Page Settings
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See (3) Settings section in this document.
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Fullscreen
Resize Center Nodes
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Tap a center node. The resize handles appears in this center node corners.
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Drag this resize handle with Finger.
Change Structure
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Choose a child node to change structure. The node change handle appears on the branch.
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Drag the node change handle and drop it into another node.

Change Branch Color
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Tap a node. This node is selected.
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Choose the Color Button on the Branch Color Toolbar.
2.3. (2) File Manager
This is for document management.

2.4. (3) Settings
2.4.2. Global Settings
This is for Application Global Settings.

Theme
Check theme items that you want to use on.
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Whiteboard
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Blackboard
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Autumn
If mulitple themes are checked, you can choose one when create new document. |
Edit Theme
You can customize the default theme color settings.
See details Theme Ediotr Section in this document.
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Whiteboard
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Blackboard
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Autumn
Edit Theme needs Premium Subscription. |
Toolbar Location
You can change the Edit Toolbars location Left or Right side.
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Map Edit Toolbar
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Node Edit Toolbar
3. Additional Information
3.1. The Differences between MindBoard (Pro)
and MindBoard 
MindBoard (Pro) can sync data among multiple android devices with Google Drive App Data.
And MindBoard (Pro) price model is subscription.
Google has announced that Google Drive App Data feature will be shutdowned in the feature. If remove App Data Folder feature from Google Drive, MindBoard (Pro) could not keep this data sync feature any more. Please considering using MindBoard 2019 instead of MindBoard (Pro) for the case. |
3.2. Export Data from MindBoard (Pro)
to MindBoard 2019 
These apps share the common file format.
So you can export to MindBoard 2019 data.
In order to import data:
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Export a document to Google Drive in File Manager of MindBoard (Pro)
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Import a document from Google Drive in File Manager of MindBoard 2019
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3.3. Import Data from MindBoard
to MindBoard (Pro) 
These apps share the common file format.
So you can import MindBoard data.
In order to import data:
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Export a document to Google Drive in File Manager of MindBoard
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Import a document from Google Drive in File Manager of MindBoard (Pro)
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3.4. About Premium Subscription
This app is free.
But additional useful features are provided with Premium Subscription.
If you like this app, please consider to get Premium Subscription and support this app better.
3.4.1. Additinal useful features for Premium
For now, there are 3 features with Premium Subscription.
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Unlimited Documents Sync Service
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PDF export
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Theme Editor
3.4.2. Get the Premium Subscription
(1) Go to the Editor Screen.
(2) Tap the Settings Button. The Settings screen opens.

(3) Tap the Get Premium Subscription item.

(4) The Premium Subscription Dialog opens and get it.
3.4.3. Cancel the Premium Subscription
(1) Go to the MindBoard (Pro) for S Pen on your Android phone or tablet.
(2) Tap the Subscription Cancel Button.