Creating a new Mind Map (iOS and Android)

The Ayoa app allows you to view the maps you have already created on other devices as well as create new ones using a simple tap and add system. 

 

Creating a new Mind Map

To create a new speed map, navigate to the main menu from your app home screen and select 'Mind Maps'

 

To create a new Mind Map, select the 'plus' icon within the Mind Maps view

 

Tap on the blue + icon to create a new Mind Map.

Name your Mind Map and if you want to at this stage allocate members (this can be done later too) and select 'create'

 

Customise your central idea by choosing the shape and color.

Or upload an image to customise your central idea.

Or choose a pre-made sticker.

 

Once you have made your selection, tap "Start". This will start a new Organic Mind Map. 

To Adding Branches to Your Map:

1. Tap on the central idea or a branch and a green + icon will appear. Tap the + icon to add a new branch.

2. When your branch has appeared, type away and tap "Add branch" when done. 

3. To edit the text, tap on the branch to open the formatting toolbar, then tap on the first paragraph icon.

This will open the text editor tool.

The text editor will allow you to change the style, size and color of the text, and add emojis. 

Tap back on the canvas to close the menu and view your changes.

Changing the Box Branch Shape

1. To change your branch to a box branch, tap on the branch to open the branch editor. 

2. Tap the paintbrush icon to open the formatting options. 

3. At the top of the list, tap "Shape".

4. Choose the shape of the box that you would like to add. 

5. Then, tap the back arrow to return to the canvas. 

Changing mind map style

If you would like to change the style of an existing mind map, you can do this at any time in the style settings.

1. Open the mind map.

2. Tap on the 3 dot menu, then tap on "Mind Map Settings"

3. In the settings, you will see the option "Switch to View" may need to scroll down if your map has lots of members. 

4.  When you change map styles you may lose any adjustments you've made to the branches. Confirm that you are happy to proceed. The map will now be updated.