It’s the best of all possible worlds! Now you can brainstorm in XMind and import directly into OmniFocus via Udo Gaetke’s clever AppleScript. The script creates a project from your map’s root node and actions (or subactions) from the other nodes.
Thus, this:
Becomes this:
Get the script here (forums.omnigroup.com)
Notes:
Although XMind isn’t scriptable, the XML file format is open; his script digs into the XML structure to pull relevant data
The script contains a property called import_folder. You’ll need to create a folder in OmniFocus with this name before running
The script contains a “rm -f” operation. This deletes a temporary XML file created by the script. You may want to peruse the script yourself before running
Dan, thanks for blogging about the script. I think I’ll also create a script for importing out of freemind. Requests and ideas are really welcome.
bye, Udo
I’ve updated Udo’s script for the latest version of XMind. You can download it at http://robknight.org.uk/blog/2009/04/using-xmind-mind-maps-omnifocus
How would you compare the advantages/disadvanted of:
Xmind vs Freemind vs Voodoopad vs Omni Focus
Thanks!
John Rossini
Hi John,
Of those tools, only XMind and Freemind can really be compared. I used Freemind briefly but can’t really speak to it. I’m an avid OmniFocus user as well, but it’s designed for task management, not concept mapping.
Dan