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This page includes details on how to obtain CmapTools software and instructions on how to create a web page in order to produce an interactive content map for WikiVet.
 
This page includes details on how to obtain CmapTools software and instructions on how to create a web page in order to produce an interactive content map for WikiVet.
==CMapsTools==
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==CMapsTools Information==
For details of this software please visit its [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ homepage]
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<p>"The IHMC CmapTools program empowers users to construct, navigate, share and criticize knowledge models represented as concept maps. It allows users to, among many other features, construct their Cmaps in their personal computer, share them on servers (CmapServers) anywhere on the Internet, link their Cmaps to other Cmaps on servers, automatically create web pages of their concept maps on servers, edit their maps synchronously (at the same time) with other users on the Internet, and search the web for information relevant to a concept map.</p>
===Downloading CMapTools software===
 
CMapTools software can be downloaded [http://cmap.ihmc.us/download/index.php?myPlat=Win here].
 
  
==Producing an interactive map for WikiVet==
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<p>CmapTools is used worldwide in all domains of knowledge and by users of all ages to graphically express their understanding. In particular, CmapTools is used in schools, universities, government organizations, corporations, small companies, and other organizations, both individually and in groups, for education, training, knowledge management, brainstorming, organizing information, among other applications. The collaboration and publishing features provide a powerful means for representing and sharing knowledge.</p>
===Creating the content map===
 
Follow the instructions in the CMap software
 
===Creating the links===
 
<p>1. On the topic right hand click the label and select ‘Add web address’.</p>
 
[[Image:Create Link 1.jpg|300px]]
 
<p>2. In the dialog box put your WikiVet page name into the ‘Resource name box’ and Web address’ box and click ‘Ok’.</p>
 
[[Image:Create Link 2.jpg|320px]]
 
<p>3. Do this for all the labels on your map.</p>
 
  
===Export Cmap as a Web Page===
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<p>The IHMC CmapTools client is FREE for use by anybody, whether its use is commercial or non-commercial. In particular, schools and universities are encouraged to download it and install it in as many computers as desired, and students and teachers may make copies of it and install it at home."</p>
<p>From an open Cmap :</p>
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<p>For further details of this software please visit its [http://cmap.ihmc.us/ homepage]</p>
<p>1. Click File, then Export Cmap As, then Web Page...</p>
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==Download the CMapTools software==
[[Image:Export 1.jpg|300px]]
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CMapTools software can be downloaded [http://cmap.ihmc.us/download/index.php?myPlat=Win here] (some details are required before the software can be downloaded).
<p>2. You will now see the "Export Cmap as Web Page" window
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*The file name will default to the name of your Cmap
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*Choose the location on your computer to save the web page to
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<b>[[Help:Creating a Content Map|Return to the walkthough]]</b>
**Tip: The program 'Content Map Converter' browses the desktop by default, so saving the web page there will make things easier
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[[Category:Content Maps]]
*Click Save when ready. </p>
 
[[Image:Export 2.jpg|350px]]
 
<p>3. Your Cmap has now been saved as a web page on your computer
 
in the location you specified. There will be three files in the location
 
*The .html file with the name specified in the Save window
 
*A .jpg file, this is the image of the Cmap
 
*CmapToolsTrademark.gif, this is IHMC's trademark image (This image is not required)</p>
 
 
 
==Creating the interactive map==
 
*Now use the [[Content Map Converter|Content Map Converter software]]
 
*Click [[Content Map Converter#Using|here]] for instructions
 

Latest revision as of 22:15, 24 May 2011

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HELP
CREATING A CONTENT MAP



This page includes details on how to obtain CmapTools software and instructions on how to create a web page in order to produce an interactive content map for WikiVet.

CMapsTools Information

"The IHMC CmapTools program empowers users to construct, navigate, share and criticize knowledge models represented as concept maps. It allows users to, among many other features, construct their Cmaps in their personal computer, share them on servers (CmapServers) anywhere on the Internet, link their Cmaps to other Cmaps on servers, automatically create web pages of their concept maps on servers, edit their maps synchronously (at the same time) with other users on the Internet, and search the web for information relevant to a concept map.

CmapTools is used worldwide in all domains of knowledge and by users of all ages to graphically express their understanding. In particular, CmapTools is used in schools, universities, government organizations, corporations, small companies, and other organizations, both individually and in groups, for education, training, knowledge management, brainstorming, organizing information, among other applications. The collaboration and publishing features provide a powerful means for representing and sharing knowledge.

The IHMC CmapTools client is FREE for use by anybody, whether its use is commercial or non-commercial. In particular, schools and universities are encouraged to download it and install it in as many computers as desired, and students and teachers may make copies of it and install it at home."

For further details of this software please visit its homepage

Download the CMapTools software

CMapTools software can be downloaded here (some details are required before the software can be downloaded).


Return to the walkthough