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Cayra is notable, because<br> 1.
It combines mind and concept map principles<br> 2.
Due to automatic layouting, absence of central node and non-tree hierarchy<ref> Mind mapping.org Blog</ref> it offers an original map view, possibility to look at the map from different angles (see screenshot)<br> 3.
Due to the system of filters and markers it makes work with big maps easier<ref> The Mind Map Watch</ref>.
A chosen platform (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0) has a number of disadvantages: it works only on Windows XP and Vista OS (while Mac, Linux and other OS are not covered), and if Framework 3.0 is not already installed in the OS, then download and installation requires quite a lot of time and traffic.
Map view that Cayra provides is something users of traditional mind map software might find confusing: due to automatic and dynamic layout after clicking on the topic you never know how its adjacent topics will be shown.
File format
Cayra maps are created in XML format and stored with .CAYRA extension.
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