CmapTools is a free application for generating concept maps, charts/ mind maps which represent knowledge models.

A concept map is a diagram which contains various concepts and uses connecting lines (and, sometimes, text) to show the relationship between them. If you've not come across the term before, or you just want to see what the program can do, CmapTools has a concept map about itself which you can view here.

CmapTools v6 and above run under Java 7 (Java is included as part of the installation), and therefore a requirement is the capability to run Java 7. Windows: Windows 10, 8 (Desktop), Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP. OS X: Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or later. Fast downloads of the latest free software! Download cmaptools mac, cmaptools mac, cmaptools mac download free. An outstanding tool for creating online concept maps. Concept maps are a phenomenal tool. The latest version of CmapTools is 5.05 on Mac Informer. It is a perfect match for the Productivity category. The app is developed by Institute. CmapTools v6 and above run under Java 7 (Java is included as part of the installation), and therefore a requirement is the capability to run Java 7. Windows: Windows 10, 8 (Desktop), Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP. OS X: Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or later. 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.

If you look at the example you'll see it's a fairly simple graph, but does offer links to other maps and web pages. Factor this in with CmapTools' ability to save maps to the cloud, and they can become a useful way to share information and collaborate on projects.

If you'd rather keep your ideas to yourself - or, at least, have more control over who gets to see them - they can also be saved locally as images, PDFs, HTML files and more.

Please note, the Download link takes you to the developer's website, where you must register before you're able to download the program.

Verdict:

CmapTools is awkward to use, and its concept maps seem relatively basic when compared to other mind map types. There is some value in its sharing and collaboration tools, though, so if you need to publish your ideas to a wide audience then it could be a good choice.

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How to open CMAP file?

After double-clicking on the unknown file icon, the system should open it in the default software that supports it. If this does not happen, download and install the CmapTools software and then manually associate the file with it.

Step 1. Download and install CmapTools

If there is no CmapTools or similar software in the system that supports files with the CMAP extension, you must first download and install it. Below you will find a list of the most-used applications that work with CMAP. After going to the subpage of the program you will find a link to the developer's website, where you can safely download the software installer.

Programs that open files CMAP

Step 2. Associate CmapTools with the CMAP file extension

If the user already has one of the applications installed, the next step will be to associate it with the file extension CMAP. This can be done in two ways - one is to manually edit the Windows Registry and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT keys. The second way is simpler and definitely recommended for less advanced users.

• Right click on the unknown CMAP file you want to open
• Select 'Open with' from the menu
• Click 'Choose another application'
• Click 'More applications'
• Click 'Find more applications on this PC' and indicate the installation location of the appropriate program
• Finally, select the 'Always use the selected program to open CMAP files' option and confirm the whole operation.

Remember! Manually editing the system registry is only recommended for advanced users, and changes made to it without proper knowledge may result in damage to the system.

Step 3. Check out other possible problems related to CMAP files.

Sometimes it happens that despite having the right application and the correct configuration, there are still problems with opening the CMAP files. You should then find out what is the reason of the problem.

• Check if the CMAP file is not infected - When the file CMAP is infected with a virus or malware, it probably will not be able to be opened correctly. In this case, scan the CMAP file and take the actions recommended by the antivirus program installed on the system. Most often it is disinfection or deletion of an infected file.
• Check if you, as the operating system user, have appropriate permissions to work with the file CMAP
• Check if the icon is an element of the correct file but not only a shortcut to the location where the CMAP file no longer exists.
• Check that the system has the necessary resources to run the CmapTools application and open the CMAP file.
• Check if the file is complete - Sometimes it happens that the CMAP file was not copied completely from the external Flash memory, or downloaded from the Internet. When the file is incomplete, it is not possible to open it correctly. In this case, please download or copy the file CMAP again.

Step 4. Contact an IT expert

When all of the above methods have failed, it remains to contact an IT specialist or developers of the CMAPTOOLS program.

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