Install and configure XMind

Installing in Advanced Product Designer

Advanced Product Designer imports mind maps from XMind 8, free mind mapping and brainstorming software, to support visual product design. Only the free version of XMind 8 is compatible with Advanced Product Designer.

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 in Advanced Product Designer

Guidewire markers tag product model and visualization elements in XMind mind maps for Advanced Product Designer. Import the markers by downloading the Guidewire resource bundle and using the XMind Markers panel.

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 in Advanced Product Designer

Configure XMind to display labels on product and product line nodes in an Advanced Product Designer mind map. Use the Sheet Format Panel to enable the Show Label setting.

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.