Share A Sentient Map

• Share the entire map by creating a complete backup called a Brain Archive File.
• Share a subset by copying selected content from one SKM into another SKM, then backing up that receiving SKM for distribution.

Both approaches preserve:

• Thought hierarchy
• Links and relationships
• Metadata (including tags and types)
• Notes and attachments

Share an entire SKM

You must use the TheBrain desktop client to export content; the browser-based interface does not support exporting. Download the free client here: https://thebrain.com/download.

1. Open the SKM you want to share in TheBrain.
2. From the File menu, select Backup to Brain Archive.
3. Select the option Allow anyone to restore from the exported file.
4. Choose a save location for the archive and note where you saved it.

Share a subset of an SKM

1. In your existing Brain, select the thoughts you want to share. Demo: https://www.thebrain.com/support/tutorials#selecting-multiple-thoughts
   • Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and click to select multiple thoughts, or
   • Click and drag to select a group.
2. Right-click the selection and choose Copy Thoughts. If needed, include descendants to preserve the full subtree.
3. Paste the thoughts into one of the following:
   • An existing Brain (select the parent thought first, then paste), or
   • A new Brain to create a standalone Brain that contains only the shared section.
4. Create a Brain Archive File for the Brain that now contains your selected content (follow the steps in Share an entire SKM above).

Share your SKM with the HELLO Community

1. Locate the folder where your Brain Archive File was saved.
2. Upload it here: https://hellocommunity.net/MyFiles/add/
   • Add a clear description of what the archive contains.
   • Select “Sentient concept maps” as one of the categories.
3. If you’d like us to create a blog post highlighting your SKM, email us or use the Contact Us form: https://hellocommunity.net/contact-us/.