Node Types

 Question Node

This represents a Question or Issue for discussion.

?, Q or /

 Answer Node

The represents an Answer or Position, often in response to a question or issue.

!, I, A, P or 1

 Map Node

This represents a map, which is a container for other nodes and links.

This can be used to:
- create a 'picture'of the relationships between ideas;
- group questions and ideas together in meaningful clusters;
- create associative links between nodes.

M

 List Node

This represents a list, which is a container for other nodes.

This can be used to create a sortable list of nodes, which will usually be a collection of nodes that don't need to be linked with each other (associative links).

L

 Pro Node

This represents a response in favour of an answer or position.

+

 Con Node

This represents a response against an answer or position.

-

 Reference Node

This represents a link to some additional, external reference material, which can be in the form of a web link or Word document etc.

These nodes can also be linked to images, which will then be scaled and used instead of the usual reference node icon.

For further information see Reference Nodes

R

 Note Node

This represents some non-specific, additional comment or notation, often about a node or the current view.

N

 Decision Node

This represents a decision reached, usually from an answer or position about a question or issue.

D

 Argument Node

This represents a general argument, usually in response to an answer or position.

U