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Paul Exler
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Paul Exler asked on 12 Dec 2012, 05:23 PM
Hi Telerik-Team.

The Diagram Control looks great.
But the Example of the MindMap became even more interesting for us.

I found no good documentation how to use the MindMap-Example. So i've downloadet the Silverlight-Demos and tried to cut out everything which i dont need. But the MindMap-Control (The Example) seems to be a too complex construction for me.

The functionality which comes with the MindMap-Example is exactly what we want & need.
Is there a possibility to get a small example only with the MindMap-Functionality (and it styles / coloring-behaviour)?
Since there is no real documentation about this great feature.

thanks in advance!

PS.: I use the latest version with hotfixes. (2012.3.1203)

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answered on 12 Dec 2012, 06:33 PM
Paul,

I'm not sure what makes the sample complex for you; the MVVM pattern, the quick-start framework..? In any case, it's fairly simple to quickly mock up a mindmap:

  • define some shapes and add them to the diagram
  • connect the shape you want; things don't have to be connected as a tree but if you wish a standard mindmap you should do so (the mindmap layout will also work with non-tree graphs).
  • apply a tree-layout with subtype set to horizontal or vertical mindmap (other settings are available)
The attached sample does not use MVVM or anything complex and I also avoided to customize things with control template or style. I hope to helps you on the right track.

 

Kind regards,
Francois
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