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= Suggestions for New and Enhanced Features<br>  =
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== Thumbnails and Quick Look preview  ==
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It would be really useful to be able to generate thumbnail images for mind map files and Quick Look previews.
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Relevant documentation is available on Apple website[http://developer.apple.com/mac/library/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/Quicklook_Programming_Guide/Introduction/Introduction.html]
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''This suggestion is covered in more depth in a ''[http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeplane/forums/forum/758437/topic/3566729 ''thread'']''on the Open Discussion Forum.''
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''--[[User:Jayseye|Jayseye]] 10:25, 26 February 2010 (UTC)''
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= Starting Freeplane under Mac OS X<br>  =
 
= Starting Freeplane under Mac OS X<br>  =
  
The Freeplane start-up method will likely get easier as the number of Mac users increases. Of course, the reverse is also true&nbsp;&nbsp;;-&gt;&nbsp; Here is the current situation, and some possible improvements:<br>  
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'''News Flash:''' As of version 1.0.40 beta, Freeplane now has full support for Mac OS X. The Macintosh page itself will be revamped shortly to reflect this, and then this old discussion section will be removed. For now it is only relevant for previous versions:<br>  
  
 
== Using the startup script  ==
 
== Using the startup script  ==
  
Freeplane may be run by invoking the startup script '''freeplane.sh''' from the directory where that script resides, as detailed under the [[Macintosh#Run|Run]] heading on the main [[Macintosh|Macintosh]] page. <br>
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Freeplane may be run by invoking the startup script '''freeplane.sh''' from the directory where that script resides, as detailed under the [[Macintosh#Run|Run]] heading on the main [[Macintosh|Macintosh]] page. As mentioned there, this script works under Tiger, though [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeplane/forums/forum/758437/topic/3318596/index/page/1 problems had been discussed] for Leopard and Snow Leopard in the Open Discussion forum. In response to a related [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mantisbt/freeplane/view.php?id=324 bug] report, this issue was resolved in current versions of Freeplane. Your feedback is welcome here.<br>  
 
 
As mentioned there, this script works under Tiger, though [https://sourceforge.net/projects/freeplane/forums/forum/758437/topic/3318596/index/page/1 problems have been discussed] for Leopard and Snow Leopard in the Open Discussion forum. Technical and advanced users may find that [http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeplane/forums/forum/758437/topic/3318596/index/page/1 thread] interesting, and could continue the discussion there. <br>
 
 
 
In response to a related [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mantisbt/freeplane/view.php?id=324 bug] report, a patch was submitted, and is included in the latest Freeplane [http://freeplane.sourceforge.net/testversion/ test release], currently&nbsp;freeplane_bin-1.0.36-02.zip (that version number may quickly change). <br>  
 
  
 
== Running from the Finder, Desktop, or Dock<br>  ==
 
== Running from the Finder, Desktop, or Dock<br>  ==
  
Freeplane can be started from the GUI (Graphical User Interface) by creating a custom script, to automate the process of opening Terminal, changing to the proper directory, and running the '''freeplane.sh''' script. Both a bash shell script and an AppleScript have been tested. Example scripts, and/or step-by-step details will be posted when they're "ready for prime time," or on request here. <br>  
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Freeplane can be started from the GUI (Graphical User Interface) by creating a custom script, to automate the process of opening Terminal, changing to the proper directory, and running the '''freeplane.sh''' script. Both a bash shell script and an AppleScript have been tested. Example scripts, and/or step-by-step details will be posted on request here. <br>  
  
Other options might include a Mac "app starter" such as Platypus; a Java- or Carbon-based launcher; or even a full, Mac-specific (Cocoa) application including use of the OS X menu bar. <br>  
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We hope to have a Mac-friendly package available for download soon. In the future, a full, Mac-specific (Cocoa) application might be possible, including use of the OS X menu bar. <br>  
  
 
== Running the .jar file (NOT!)  ==
 
== Running the .jar file (NOT!)  ==
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''Thanks for the tip, Dimitry. I've reverted the relevant sections to the previous content, and have submited a [https://sourceforge.net/apps/mantisbt/freeplane/file_download.php?file_id=155&type=bug patch] for freeplane.sh in the [https://sourceforge.net/apps/mantisbt/freeplane/view.php?id=324 Mantis bug report].'' --[[User:Jayseye|Jayseye]] 22:05, 30 November 2009 (UTC)  
 
''Thanks for the tip, Dimitry. I've reverted the relevant sections to the previous content, and have submited a [https://sourceforge.net/apps/mantisbt/freeplane/file_download.php?file_id=155&type=bug patch] for freeplane.sh in the [https://sourceforge.net/apps/mantisbt/freeplane/view.php?id=324 Mantis bug report].'' --[[User:Jayseye|Jayseye]] 22:05, 30 November 2009 (UTC)  
  
[[Category:Advanced_Users]][[Category:Testing]][[Category:Developer_Documentation]]
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Update: The patch was accepted and is now included with current versions of Freeplane. We also have a Mac developer on the team now. --[[User:Jayseye|Jayseye]] 09:13, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 10:04, 21 October 2012

Suggestions for New and Enhanced Features

Thumbnails and Quick Look preview

It would be really useful to be able to generate thumbnail images for mind map files and Quick Look previews.

Relevant documentation is available on Apple website[1]

This suggestion is covered in more depth in a threadon the Open Discussion Forum.

--Jayseye 10:25, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Starting Freeplane under Mac OS X

News Flash: As of version 1.0.40 beta, Freeplane now has full support for Mac OS X. The Macintosh page itself will be revamped shortly to reflect this, and then this old discussion section will be removed. For now it is only relevant for previous versions:

Using the startup script

Freeplane may be run by invoking the startup script freeplane.sh from the directory where that script resides, as detailed under the Run heading on the main Macintosh page. As mentioned there, this script works under Tiger, though problems had been discussed for Leopard and Snow Leopard in the Open Discussion forum. In response to a related bug report, this issue was resolved in current versions of Freeplane. Your feedback is welcome here.

Running from the Finder, Desktop, or Dock

Freeplane can be started from the GUI (Graphical User Interface) by creating a custom script, to automate the process of opening Terminal, changing to the proper directory, and running the freeplane.sh script. Both a bash shell script and an AppleScript have been tested. Example scripts, and/or step-by-step details will be posted on request here.

We hope to have a Mac-friendly package available for download soon. In the future, a full, Mac-specific (Cocoa) application might be possible, including use of the OS X menu bar.

Running the .jar file (NOT!)

Running of the jar file instead of the script file is not a good idea because it does not start any plug-in. Dimitry 07:30, 30 November 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the tip, Dimitry. I've reverted the relevant sections to the previous content, and have submited a patch for freeplane.sh in the Mantis bug report. --Jayseye 22:05, 30 November 2009 (UTC)

Update: The patch was accepted and is now included with current versions of Freeplane. We also have a Mac developer on the team now. --Jayseye 09:13, 15 January 2010 (UTC)