CmapTools for Windows

Overview

CmapTools lets you design and share concept maps and other relational diagrams quickly. These visual charts are useful for planning projects, assigning responsibilities, or explaining ideas in a colourful, structured way. The tool aims to make map creation fast and intuitive so you can focus on organizing information rather than fighting the interface.

Core features

• Create nodes and connections with a couple of mouse clicks — double-click to add a new item and use the context menu to change its look and properties.
• Support for multiple diagram types, from simple concept maps to more elaborate relational charts suitable for academic or project use.
• Export finished diagrams into several common formats (for example: PDF, HTML, XML), making them easy to distribute or embed.
• Publish maps online to share with others, though uploads to Cmap’s servers may sometimes be slower than expected.

Try before you buy and alternatives

• Suggested substitute: Inspiration — offers a demo edition for evaluation.
• Free trial options may be available so you can test functionality before committing.

Recent fixes and improvements

• Resolved an issue that prevented thumbnails from being created on certain Linux setups.
• Added Greek language support for the program interface.
• Corrected a problem on macOS where log output could be cut off when running under Java VM 1.6.
• Fixed a macOS startup bug that occurred if “Check for Updates” was used prior to first launching the application.