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Creating a new Mind Map (iOS and Android)

View the maps you have already created in AYOA  as well as create new ones using a simple tap and add system on mobile devices

 

Please note: AYOA is available offline on mobile devices. We recommend regularly accessing your AYOA projects via the web app frequently, to sync your data.

 

Creating a new Mind Map


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'


Name your Ayoa Mind Map

 

Customise your central idea 


Customise your Ayoa Mind Map

 

... add images... 


Upload an image to cutomise your central idea
Central idea customisation

 

... Or choose a pre-made sticker.


Choose a pre-made sticker for your Central Idea

 

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



Tap start to start a new Ayoa Organic Mind Map

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.




Tap the green plus icon to add new branches

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


Tap add branch

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


Open formatting toolbar to edit your text

This will open the text editor tool.




Use text editor tool to customise your text

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


Change the style, size and colour of text, and add emojis to your Ayoa map

Tap back on the Mind Map board to close the menu and view your changes.


Tap back on the canvas to close the menu.


Changing the Branch Shape


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


Change your branch to a box branch.

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


Tap paintbrush for formatting options.

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


Tap shape.

 

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


Choose your preferred shape.

 

5. Then, tap the back arrow to return to the Mind Map. 


Tap back arrow to return to your canvas.

Changing the style of your Mind Map 


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.


Open your Ayoa Mind Map.

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


3. In the settings, you will see:

Team members who have permission to access the project (and their permission levels)

The ability to adjust permissions (dependent on your role within the team)

The ability to switch to 'dark background' to enhance readability

 

Other features on mobile:

Untitled design (2)-1

 

(Use the flip icon displayed in the top right corner)

this switches your project between portrait and landscape views

Where you see the checkbox icon, quickly access features like styling elements of your Mind Map, or creating tasks in association with your Branches

 

Remember - you can quickly switch between Mind Map view, to Task Board or Whiteboard view

 

You can also access the clean-up feature and share your project - all available within the header menu of your Mind Map!