Create new mind maps directly in Files app

Click the Files icon in SimpleMind
files tab in iPad

and click on the “New Mind Map” icon at the bottom of the screen.

new mind map files ipad

SimpleMind will ask you where to store the mind map. You can choose any folder.

Open existing mind maps

The Files explorer shows the list of recently opened mind maps for your convenience. To open a mind map that is not displayed, use “Open” at the bottom and select your file. Or open Apple’s Files app, select the file and double click to open.

Supported clouds

For this to work, the cloud app needs to support this and sync the mind map. We have found that iCloud and OneDrive work rather well. Other clouds, such as Google Drive, may not support this.

Apple Security

When you open a mind map in the Files tab, linking, for example to another mind map, is not possible.