Concepeo beta
concept map maker

more than just boxes and lines
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Concept mapping edited: 29 Nov 2023, 22:52
Workflows edited: 01 Apr 2024, 09:23
Argument map visualization edited: 12 Jul 2024, 15:15
Concept maps vs mind maps edited: 12 Apr 2024, 14:44
History of concept mapping edited: 10 Jun 2024, 12:55
Concept maps
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Comparison of map types
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Mind mapping and concept mapping apps
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Conceptual graph visualization types
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Concept maps
In a mind map the main relationship between nodes is parent-child, there is no distinction between different types of relationships and the edges are not labeled.
Hierarchical tree structure (from one central topic to its children) limits their use to description of a specific situation or a subject area.

Typically a concept map represents ideas and information as boxes. The concepts are linked using labeled edges, often directed, representing specific logical relationhips.
Mind maps
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Argument maps
Semantic network
Business analysis
workflow analysis
market analysis
A Knowledge Base is a structured repository of information—facts, data, rules, articles, documents—often text-heavy and searchable.
Relationships are links or associations between concepts, facts, or entities in the knowledge base
In a knowledge base (KB), nodes represent individual concepts, entities, or pieces of information that are part of the overall knowledge structure. These nodes serve as the fundamental building blocks of the KB and are typically linked to each other through relationships
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Focus on logical relations
Knowledge base functions
Annotating and outlines

Visualization of complex information

Your file can contain thousands of linked objects, but your screen can't. So add only nodes you need from your knowledge base and hide non-topical nodes from the map.
  • Create new nodes, look up for nodes with the Search bar.
  • Navigate through nodes' links (children, parents, siblings) using popup menu
  • Link nodes with other nodes or annotated fragments of texts or pictures.
  • Customize the appearance: create types for nodes and edges with style templates
  • Drag and place nodes freely on the map without predefined direction

Focus on logical relations

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  • Each edge links the nearest bottom point of the parent node with the nearest top/side point of the child node.
  • A child node may be linked to multiple parent nodes. This approach it suitable for describing networks, not just tree relations
  • Parent-child connection represents a part-whole, object-property or general-specific relationship, where one node is a broader category or concept.
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  • Relation vs edge: a relation is a set of two or more edges where each edge labels the role of the node in this relation.
  • E.g. a causal relation connects two child nodes at their top/side points: the one with the edge 'cause' describing the cause of the event, the other describing the result is linked with 'result' edge.
  • While both parents and relations involve connections between nodes, parent-child conveys hierarchical linking vs. relations functional linking.
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  • The list of relations', edges' and nodes' types can be long but finite
  • Relation type can define its child edges, e.g.
    - 'causal relationship': {cause, result}
    - 'solve problem': {problem, solution, method} - 'transmit': {source, target, data}
  • You can define the list of types by yourself for the area of knowledge you work with. This systematic approach to storing data makes it well-organized and easily accessible.

Navigate through your knowledge base using the concept map

In a knowledge base each object (person, organization, statement etc.) is reflected by a unique node with multiple connections to other nodes, presenting information as a network of interconnected elements. All nodes can't be displayed on the map all in same moment.
See if a node has hidden child nodes (stripe at its bottom) or hidden parent/relation with sibling nodes (stripe at nodes' top). Specify the number of links by hovering the node.
Right-click on a node opens the popup menus: child links (including annotations) and parent links and relations with siblings.
Click on the node in the menu to add it to the map.
Blue items are for linked nodes which are already on the map.
The knowledge base can perform intelligent search, finding not only direct, but also indirect connections between objects

Form has meaning: visual distinction for types of nodes and edges

To make the map easier to perceive, it makes sense to associate definite meaning with definite form. Style of each individual node/edge can be applied automatically according to its type or set individually.
  • Edges may differ in shape, arrow, stoke of filling:
    straight, curved, tree, frame, brackets and scale (example: tree shaped edge for properties and parts, straight egdes for causal relation, frame for quantity)
    edges can have arrow of different shape (arrow can mark direction of relations);
    edge stroke can be dashed, frame can be filled with pattern, color or be transparent.
  • Nodes appearance can differ in color(red nodes for person, blue for organization), icons, tags and shape (rhombus for condition, triangle for process start).

Tools that speed up your work with the map

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  • No need to adjust edges style each time you create an edge or relation between nodes.
  • You can create pattern which will be applied any time you assign a type to an edge.
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  • The style is applied when the type is assigned to the node or the relation.
  • The type template contains: color, tag, icon, view mode and even edge types of its child nodes.
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  • Create new node or relation types with unique style and child edge templates.
  • Selecting a parent nodes/ relation type specifies the recommended list of child edge types for faster creating child links.

Annotating and outlines: make links to fragments of text and picture

When reading a mental map it is often difficult to translate it into connected text. So what if we just combine text and map together?
  • Annotate text fragments and link them with nodes or create callouts nodes.
  • As the annotations in text / on picture are part of the node, callout nodes are treated as its child nodes and can be displayed in the pop-up menu. And on the contrary for such nodes the node with annotated text/picture can be seen in the pop-up menu in the parent list.
  • This can help to understand texts with a large number of interconnected entities (persons, locations etc.) or terms that require explanation.
  • Annotated text can be of any size - from single word to paragraphs. So you can mark up a sentence or paragraph, analyze text structure, link texts

Argument and decision-making maps

A classical agrument map has a tree structure, but a tree structure is not well suited to reflect complex information. So in Concepeo you can draw a net-structured argument map using the same tools as for concept map.
  • Use nodes for statements (thesis and argument). Like any other node the statement is a full participant of your knowledge base, you can navigate to data on which your argument is based on.
  • Edges reflect the role of the statement in the argumentation: argument, thesis, evidence, sequence, source, contradiction.
  • The relationship between statements is the argumentation. So you can mark the argrument type: Ad hominem, Ad populum, Case study argument, Analogical argument
  • The relationship can act as a child for another relationship ('we can draw this conclusion based on .../ under the condition that ...')

Where can I use it?
In short, everywhere!

Work
  • Project planning: visualize timelines, tasks, and team responsibilities.
  • Brainstorming: Capture and connect ideas during meetings or ideation sessions.
Home & hobbies
  • Outline personal goals and the steps to achieve them.
  • Visual tools to plan routines and responsibilities.
  • Drafting a novel or screenplay.
Education
  • Studying & note-taking: summarize chapters, lectures, or entire courses.
  • Curriculum planning: visually organizing topics and learning goals.
Social life
  • Event planning: Organize a party or social gathering.
  • Mapping out friend or family dynamics to better understand interactions.

How to work with your knowledge base?

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Open or create a new file
The file is your knowledge base, it may contain thousands of linked objects.

All those objects are hidden until you add them to the map.

It seems logical to create one file for one subject area ('my work', 'vacation plan', 'my family tree', 'colonization of Mars')
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Search & create nodes with search bar
  • Click on result item to add it to the map
  • Blue items for nodes already on the map
  • Click + to create new node
  • Right click on icon opens popup menu:
- parent and sibling nodes;
- child nodes;
- participation in maps;
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Save and open maps
  • In mind mapping apps the map is the entire file. But in Concepeo a map is just a presentation covering a small part of the file.
  • A node can participate in several maps or not in one at all.
  • Saving the view as a map is an option but not required. You can also work with your base dynamically

Want to try it yourself?

You can experience the same functionality without registration
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FAQs

Why is it free until 2026?
This is a new application. We just started and still need a period of test operation.
We will also be grateful for your feedback from using the application.
Is there a mobile version?
This app has no dedicated mobile version due to the large number of objects on the map.
For the best experience, we recommend using a computer with a large monitor.
You can still view maps on your mobile device, but interacting with the objects may be difficult.
Is there a downloadable version?
Not yet, but in future
What about my personal data?

We need only your email in case if you forget your password. No mailings, we promise:)

Or you can use the app without registration.

What about cloud storage and team work?

Not yet, but in future