Install and configure Xmind

Installing XMind

Advanced Product Designer App can import mind maps created with the free version of XMind 8. XMind is mind mapping and brainstorming software developed by XMind Ltd.

You can download XMind 8 here. Do not use a later version of XMind.

Add Guidewire markers to XMind

Guidewire provides XMind markers to tag the elements of your map that are part of the product model and visualization. Use these instructions to import the Guidewire markers into XMind.

Procedure

  1. In XMind, create a new blank map by selecting File > New Blank Map.
  2. In the right sidebar, select Marker to display the Markers panel.
  3. At the top of the Markers panel, select View Menu > Import Markers
  4. Download the resource bundle file that contains the Guidewire markers, GWResourceBundle.xrbGWResourceBundle.xrb.
  5. In the Import XMind Resource dialog, enter the path to GWResourceBundle.xrb.
  6. Click Finish.
    The Guidewire markers appear in the Markers panel.

Display labels in XMind

About this task

In a product mind map, you attach labels to the product and product line. Display the labels in the mind map to easily view their contents.

Procedure

  1. In XMind, open a map.
  2. Click in a blank area of the map.
  3. Select Window > Format to display the Sheet Format Panel.
  4. Select Information Card > Show Label.