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How to stop the movement of mind map nodes when I move other nodes?


In mind mapping template, I created a flow and when i move one object, the other moves automatically.

Cannot find a way to prevent it. 

Best answer by Robert Johnson

@Alex_Thomas3 - Thanks for confirming and for the visual. Unfortunately, even with auto layout off, Miro appears to force the moving of nearby nodes – presumably to ensure no nodes are ever covered.

In the 200+ Mind map Wish List idea posts, I don’t see one requesting the option to disable the auto-moving of nodes.

I’d recommend adding this as an Idea in the Wish List category by following the guidelines here: Wish List: Everything You Need to Know.

If you do create a Wish List Idea post, I would also recommend that you post a link to it back here, so that future readers of this post can quickly get to and vote for your Idea.

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@Alex_Thomas3 - If by objects you are referring to the nodes of the mind map themselves, try disabling the mind map’s Auto layout — note: You need to select the root node before you can see the Auto option:

 


@Robert Johnson Yes Robert, referring to the node :) I turned off the Auto at root level. In the example below, if I move ‘Node 1.2’ then ‘Node 1.1’ moves to a different spot. 

 


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@Alex_Thomas3 - Thanks for confirming and for the visual. Unfortunately, even with auto layout off, Miro appears to force the moving of nearby nodes – presumably to ensure no nodes are ever covered.

In the 200+ Mind map Wish List idea posts, I don’t see one requesting the option to disable the auto-moving of nodes.

I’d recommend adding this as an Idea in the Wish List category by following the guidelines here: Wish List: Everything You Need to Know.

If you do create a Wish List Idea post, I would also recommend that you post a link to it back here, so that future readers of this post can quickly get to and vote for your Idea.


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