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1、PersonalBrain User Guide1 Table of Contents 内容列表2 Introduction 引言Welcome to PersonalBrain, the first software package that lets you use your computer the way you use your mindintuitively. PersonalBrains easy-to-use visual interface integrates information from the Internet and all your applications,

2、allowing you the freedom to think less about your computer and more about your work and interests. Your mind works in a way that is unique to you; PersonalBrain allows you to organize your information in the same way, without limiting you to a pre-determined file structure.欢迎来到 PersonalBrain,这是第一个让你

3、通过你的计算机直观的使用(支配)自己的思维的软件包。PersonalBrain 易用的可视化界面整合来自互联网和你所有 的应用程序的信息，使你能更少的关注计算机（操作），更多的关注您的工作和 兴趣，从而自由思考。你的大脑以一种独一无二的方式为你工作着；PersonalBrain 允许你以同样的方式来组织你的信息，而不将你限制在一个既有的（计算机）文 件结构之中。PersonalBrain uses a brand new data format called Thoughts, to mirror the way you use your mind. The human mind is a c

4、ontainer for a virtually limitless number of Thoughts. The wonder of the mind, and the source of human creativity, is the connectedness of all these Thoughts. Intelligence comes from the minds ability to think associativelythat is, to leap from Thought to Thought, building webs of greater and greate

5、r complexity, until new ideas are built. Associations are our inspirations.PersonalBrain 使用一种崭新的数据格式想法，来反映你使用大脑的方式。事实上人类的大脑是一个有无数想法的容器，大脑之奇妙，人类创造力的源 泉，就是这些想法的连通性。智慧来自于大脑联合思考的能力，就是联合，实现 从一个想法到另一个想法的跳跃，建立无比强大复杂的网络，直到建立一个新的想法。联想就是我们的灵感。2.1 Thoughts are Information 想法就是信息PersonalBrain Thoughts can repre

6、sent just about any type of information, including concepts, people, documents, spreadsheets, images, shortcuts, and Web pages. By letting you create links and associations between Thoughts, PersonalBrain expands to become a visual interface that reflects the way you think.PersonalBrain 的想法，能代表几乎任何形

7、式的信息，包括概念、人物、文档、电子表格、图片、快捷方式和网页。通过让你在两个想法 s 之间建立链接和联系，PersonalBrain 扩展成为一个可视化界面来反映你思考的方式。Using simple click-and-drag techniques, youll be able to create and navigatethrough networks of Thoughts in a conceptual space unique to your work habits.When you begin using PersonalBrain, you will find that yo

8、ur computer becomes easier to usefaster, more enjoyable, and less frustratinghelping you use your time more efficiently.使用简单的点击拖拽技巧，你能在一个对你的工作习惯来说独一无二（仅有）的概念空间里建立、浏览整个想法 s 网络。当你开始使用 PersonalBrain 时，你会 发现你的计算机变得更容易使用更快，更多的愉快和更少的沮丧帮你更 加高效的作用你的时间。2.2 Dynamic Graphical Interface 动态的图形界面PersonalBrain let

9、s you create a simple, dynamic graphical map in which to input and navigate all your information. Your Brain starts with a single Thought, to which several other Thoughts can be visually linked. These Thoughts have their own links to other Thoughts, and, possibly, to each other. PersonalBrains flexi

10、ble structure allows any Thought to be linked to any other Thought, so you are never more than a few steps away from the information you are seeking. Its simple to make connections between Thoughts so that they reflect the connections you make in your mind.PersonaBrain 让你（在那么一个地方）创造一个简单、动态的、图形化的地图，来

11、输入和浏览你所有的信息。你的大脑从一个单独的想法开始，能可视化的 连接到其它一些想法。这些想法有他们属于自己的与其它想法 s 的连接，或许是 相互的。PersonaBrain 灵活的结构允许任何想法链接到其它想法 s，所以你距离 你正寻找的信息决不会超出几步。在想法 s 之间建立连接很简单，所以，它们能 反映你在思维中建立的连接。2.3 Operating Systems 操作系统PersonalBrain data is accessible from multiple platforms. The Brain file format is compatible across Operati

12、ng Systems. PersonalBrain currently runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Unix.PersonalBrain 数据容易得到，即使从多种平台。PersonalBrain 的脑文件格式兼容各种操作系统。PersonalBrain 目前能运行于 Windows、Mac OS X、Linux和 Unix。2.4 About this Guide 关于本指导（手册）（HYL:说明一些手册中图标和字体代 表的意思）The following set of icons are used throughout this guide t

13、o flag categories of information:如下一套图标应用于整个手册来标志了信息的分类：This icon is used to identify notes.这个图标用于识别注释。(HYL:在以下的翻译过程中，在英文的前面用文本：Notes：表示，在中文的前面直接以“注释：”来代替这个图标。)This icon is used to flag tips and suggestions.这个图标用于标志提示和建议。(HYL:在以下的翻译过程中，在英文的前面 用文本：Tip：表示，在中文的前面以“提示：”来代替这个图标。)PersonalBrain is offered

14、in three editionsFree, Core, and Pro. Icons are used throughout the guide to flag features that are specific to the Core and Pro editions. Features that are available in all editions are not designated with a special icon.PersonaBrain 提供三个版本免费、精简、专业。以下图标用于整个手册来表示仅限于精简版和专业版的功能。在所有版本可用的功能不指定特殊的图标。This

15、 icon is used to indicate that the feature is available in both the Pro and Core editions. (Note that all features available in the Core edition are also available in the Pro edition.)使用了这个图标指出此功能在精简版和专业版都可用。（注释，所有在精简版中可用的功能在专业版中也可用。）(HYL: 在以下的翻译过程中，直接以 “Pro+Core：”来代替这个图标。)edition only.This icon is

16、used to indicate that the feature is available in the Pro使用了这个图标指出此功能仅在专业版中可用。(HYL:在以下的翻译过程中，直接以“Pro：”来代替这个图标。)PersonalBrain operates under multiple Operating SystemsWindows, Mac, and Linux/Unix. OS-specific features are flagged with icons throughout the guide. Features that are available for all Op

17、erating Systems are not designated with a specialicon.PersonalBrain 运行于多种操作系统Windows、Mac 和 Linux/Unix。操作专有功能也在整个手册中用图标标记了。适用于所有操作系统的功能不指定特 殊图标。This icon is used to indicate that the information applies only to computers running Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.这个图标用于提示，这些信息仅适用于运行了 Windews2000、xp 和 Vista

18、的 计算机。(HYL:在以下的翻译过程中，直接以“Windows：”来代替这个图标。)This icon is used to indicate that the information applies only to computers running Mac OS X 10.3+.这个图标用于提示，这些信息仅适用于运行了 Mac OS X 10.3+. 的计算机。(HYL:在以下的翻译过程中，直接以“Mac：”来代替这个图标。)Linux/Unix.This icon is used to indicate that the information applies only to这个图标用

19、于提示，这些信息仅适用于运行了 Linux/Unix 的计算机。(HYL:在以下的翻译过程中，直接以“Linux/Unix：”来代替这个图标。)In addition:另外：Labels：Names of buttons, menus, commands, keys, and icons appear in this font throughout the guide in order to stand out.标签：整个手册的按钮、菜单、命令、键盘和图标的名字显示为这个字体是为了显眼。2.5 Note to Macintosh Users 给 Macintosh 用户的注释<Mac&g

20、t;Right-clicking: Most features in PersonalBrain can be accessed with just a single click of your primary mouse button. However, there are several context -sensitive shortcuts available in context menus which appear when right-clicking. On a Macintosh, many systems do not have a right mouse button.

21、To access a context menu, just hold down the Control key while you click. Note that many mice can be set up to interpret clicks on each side of the main button differently so that Control-clicking is not necessary. To enable this, alter the Mouse settings in the System Preferences area of your Mac.右

22、击：PersonalBrain 中大多数的功能都能通过仅仅主要鼠标按键的单击就能访问。可是，有几个上下文的快捷操作在右击时出现的背景菜单中可用。在一个 Mac 上，很多系统没有右鼠标按键。只需要单击时按下 Control 键来访问背景菜 单。注释：有些鼠标能设置解释性单击（普通的右击）在不同于主键的任意一侧， 这时 Control-Clicking 就不需要了。在你的 MAC 的系统参数区改变鼠标设置来 使之能用。2.6 Brain Terminology 大脑的术语Here is a list of working definitions for the basic terms used t

23、hroughoutPersonalBrain.这是一个在使用 PersonalBrain 期间有用的基本术语的定义的列表。PersonalBrain 中)2.6.1 Brain(HYL: 从 这 个 图 可 以 看 出 , 人 想 的 东 西 , 反映在 Brain：A collection of associated Thoughts, each of which can have content. Youcan create multiple Brains.脑:一个关联起来的想法的集合，每一个都含有内容，你可以创建多个脑。2.6.2 ThoughtThought: The topics t

24、hat you link together in your Brain are called Thoughts and are the basic unit of a Brain. A Thought can represent anything you want it to. It can include an icon, notes, or one or more attachments (such as files and Web sites) or it can have no content at all and simply act as a subject heading or

25、organizer. Minimally, a Thought has a name.想法：在脑中被联系在一起的标题称为想法，而且是脑的基本单元。一个想法可代表任何你想加入的事。它可包含一个图标，注释，一个或多个附件（如文 件或网址），或者它能够根本没有内容简单的仅作为一个主题或组织者。最少， 想法有一个名字。2.6.3 PlexPlex: The visible, graphical portion of your Brain that displays your Thoughts.丛：是你的脑中明显的、图形化的部分，它显示了你的想法。2.6.4 Tools WindowTools Wind

26、ow: The portion of the Brain window that displays tabs for PersonalBrains six ToolsNotes, Properties & Attachments, Details, Search, Reports, and Calendar.工具窗口：脑窗口的一部分，它显示 PersonalBrain 六个工具的标签;注释、属性和附件、详细资料、搜索、报告和日历。2.6.5 Active ThoughtActive Thought: The active Thought appears in the center of

27、 the Plex and is the current focus. The active Thoughts details are described in the Properties & Attachments tab and any notes you have entered for it appear in the Notes tab.活动想法：活动想法显示在丛的中央是当前焦点。活动想法的详细资料描述于属性和附件标签中，关于它的它的注释显示在注释标签中。As shown below, when you click a Thought it moves to the cen

28、ter of the Plex and it becomes the active Thought.如下所示，当你单击一个想法的时候 ，它会移动到丛中心，当成为活动想法。2.6.6 Thought RelationshipsThought Relationships:想法关系A Thought is said to be a parent Thought, child Thought, “sibling Thought,or jump Thought based on its relationship to other Thoughts with which it is linked.一个想法

29、被说成是亲想法子想法同级想法或跳跃式想法是它联系到 其它想法，被哪一个连接了。In your own life, you may be someones parent, and someones child, and someones sibling, and someones peer, advisor, or colleague. So, who are you? The answer to that question is relativeit depends on the circumstances and what hat youre wearing at the moment.在你

30、的生活中，你没有准儿是某人的父母、某人的孩子、某人的兄弟姊妹、某人的同龄人、指导老师或同事。因此，你是谁?这个问题的答案是相对的，它取决于环境条件和此时你穿了什么。The same applies to Thoughts. The relationships between Thoughts are displayed automatically, based on which Thought is active at the moment.应用于想法也是一样的，（软件中）自动显示的想法 s 之间的关系，基于哪个想法此时是活动的。Notes：Whether a Thought is a par

31、ent, child, or sibling depends on its current relationship to the active Thought.注释:不管一个想法是父级、子级、或同级取决于它当前与活动想法的关系。2.6.7 Child ThoughtChild Thought: Child Thoughts are subtopics of the active Thought. They appear in the child zone, below the active Thought. In the picture above, the active Thought H

32、obbies has four child Thoughts.子想法：子想法是活动想法的子标题。它们出现在活动想法下面的子（想法）区。在上面所示的图片中，活动想法Hobbies有 4 个子想法。2.6.8 Parent ThoughtParent Thought :Parent Thoughts represent super ordinate topics or the activeThought. They appear in the parent zone, above the active Thought.亲想法：亲想法表示纵向顶端的标题或活动标题。它们显示在亲想法区， 在活动想法的上

33、方。2.6.9 Sibling ThoughtSibling Thought :Sibling Thoughts share a parent with the active Thought. Theyappear in the sibling zone, to the right of the active Thought. In the picture above,Entertainment and Family are siblings of “Hobbies because they are all children of Personal.同胞想法：同级想法与活动想法共享一个亲想法。

34、它们出现在想法右侧的同级想法区。在上方图片中，Entertainment和Family是Hobbies的同级想法， 回为它们都是Personal的子想法。2.6.10 Jump ThoughtJump Thought : Jump Thoughts are related to the active Thought but are neither child nor parent topics. They appear in the jump zone to the left of the active Thought. Jump Thoughts have an equal weight r

35、elationship with the Thought to which they are related. For example, as shown above, Hobbies has the various hobbies Ballet,Banjo, Golf and Hockey linked as child Thoughts since they are types of hobbies. Budget affects the amount of resources available to spend on the various hobbies and so it is c

36、losely related, but it is not a hobby itself. Therefore, it makes a perfect jump Thoughtrelated, but not part of the main Thought grouping.跳跃想法：跳跃想法是连接到活动想法却即不是子想法（标题）也不是亲想法（标题）。它们显示在活动想法的左侧的跳跃区。跳跃想法与其它到活动想法 的想法含有同样重要的联系。举个例子，如上所示，"Hobbies"下面有几个爱好巴 蕾、斑卓、高尔夫和曲棍球作为子想法连接到（活动想法），是因为它们 都是爱好类型的。

37、测算影响可用资源的数量来投入到这几个爱好，因此，它是 比较接近的连接，却还是爱好本身。因此，可以做一个完美的跳跃想法型的连 接却还是主要想法组的一部分。2.6.11 GateGate: Thoughts in the Plex have three circular gates, each of which is used to link a specific type of relation: The parent gate is above a Thought, the child gate is below it, and the jump gate is beside it. A ga

38、te is hollow when there are no linksattached to it, and solid when one or more links are attached. Gates are highlighted in green when there are other Thoughts linked to them that are not currently visible.门：丛中的想法有三门，每一个用于连接一个特殊的关系类型。父门在Thouhgt 的上方，子门在想法的下方，跳跃门在一侧。当没有连接附着，门是虚 空的，当有一个或多个连接附着时门是实心的。当有

39、其它想法 s 连接到它们而当 前不可见时，门以绿色突出显示。2.6.12 LinkLinkA link is the line that connects two Thoughts. When used as a verb, tolink is the act of connecting Thoughts to establish close relationships.链接：一个连接就是一条连接两个想法的线。作为动词作用时，连接，起到 连通想法，建立紧密关系的作用。2.7 Opening Older Brains 打开旧的脑（ HYL: 是 一 个 多 文件 系统 ， 它 包 括 文 件 夹

40、 ， 它 们 共 同 组 成 一 个 在PersonalBrain 中管理的脑）If you have been using a previous version of PersonalBrain you may want todownload PersonalBrain 4 Transition Guide and/or PersonalBrain 4.5 Transition Guide at You will find complete information about what is new and different in the current version.如 果 你使 用

41、过 Persoanl 脑的早期版本， 你可 能 想要 到 http:/www.the脑.com/manual 下载PersonalBrain4 过度手册和/或PersonalBrain4.5 过渡手册。 你将找到完整信息，来解释相对于现有版本有什么新的（功能）和不同。When youre looking at old and new Brain files, note that Brains created in PersonalBrain 4 have filename extensions of .brain. Brains created in earlier versions have

42、 a .brn filename extension. To open a Brain that you created in an earlier version:当你审视新的和旧的脑文件时，会注意到：PersonalBrain4 创建的脑文件有.脑的扩展名，以早期版本创建的脑文件有.brn的扩展名。打开早期版本创建的 脑文件:1. Start up PersonalBrain 4.启动PersonalBrain42. Click the File menu, click the Open command, navigate to the Brain of your choice, then

43、 click the Open button when the file is selected. The following message box will be displayed:点击文件菜单，单击打开命令，定位你选择的脑文件，选择这个文件，点击打开按钮。会出现如下信息框：（HYL:PersonalBrain3 文件在打开之前必需转换。原文件在转换后依然可用 。 马上转换吗？）3. Click the Yes button and PersonalBrain will create a new copy of this Brain in PersonalBrain 4 format.

44、The information will be stored in the same location as the original file. The following message box will be displayed:点击yes按钮，PersonalBrain 将以 PersonalBrain4 文件格式创建此文件的复本，信息将以原文件的形式被保存在同一目录。会出现如下信息框;（HYL:包含私密想法，包含已经忘记的想法）4. By default, PersonalBrain 4 includes both private and forgotten Thoughts in

45、the converted file. Uncheck the appropriate box if you dont want to include these Thoughts, then click the OK button.默认情况下，PersonalBrain4 在新追寻的文件中包含私人想法和已经忘记的想法。如果不想包含这些想法，清除（你认为）相应的复选框，然后点击OK按钮。As PersonalBrain converts your Brain, you will see a running account of its progress. Upon completion, yo

46、u will see a message that lets you know the process is complete; your converted Brain will appear in the Plex.PersonalBrain 转换你的脑文件的时候，你将看到这个过程的运行进度。结束时，你将看到一个消息框，让你知道过程已经结束；你的转换后的脑会显示在丛 中。The original Brain in the old file format will still be available and will remain in the original location unle

47、ss you move or delete it.旧文件格式的原脑依就可用而且保留在原位置，除非你移动或删除它。Notes：Brains are upwardly compatibleyou may open (and convert) earlierBrains in PersonalBrain 4, however, PersonalBrain 4 Brains will not open in earlier program versions.注释：Brians 文件向上兼容：你可以在 PersonalBrain4 中打开或转换早期版本的脑，可是，PersonalBrain4 脑文件不能

48、在早期版本中打开。2.8 Suggestions for Transitioning to Your New Brain 过度到新的脑的建议Here are some tips for establishing a happy relationship with your Brain:这里有一些建议，便于用你的脑建立超级关系。Tip：Begin by taking yourself on the guided tour provided in the next section of this guide. As you pass through the exit turnstile, youl

49、l already have hands-on skills for getting your Brain up and running quickly and easily. You may also want to attendone of TheBrains free online seminars on getting startedPersonalBrain 101. Tolearn more about PersonalBrain 101, go to 提示:开始，想像你自己在本手册的下一部分进行一次有导游的、已经准备 好的旅行。当你经过那些旋转门出口时，你已经拥有实际操作技巧来快

50、速、容易 的获得你智力的提升。已经开始后，你可能也应该参加一个脑的免费在线讨论会PersonalBrain 101. 要 学 习 更 多 关 于 PersonalBrain101 的 东 西，到 http:/www.the 脑.com/pb101.Tip：Avoid converting to a Brain-only environment all at once. Make thetransition on a file-by-file basis so that every piece of information your Brain contains will be useful.提

51、示:避免马上转换到一个只有大脑的环境。在一系列的基础上准备一个过度，以便在你的大脑中所包含的每一部分信息都将有用。Tip：Build your Brain as you goassociating Thoughts as they occur naturally.提示:建造你的脑,去连接那些自然的想起的想法 s。Tip：Avoid the temptation to move large folders into your Brain. PersonalBrain can handle this, but your Brain will be cluttered with Thoughts y

52、ou may not need; trying to create the proper links between relevant Thoughts could become a chore.提示:避免将过多的文件夹移到你的脑中的诱惑。PersonalBrain 能应付这些，可你的脑会因可能不需要的想法而杂乱；试着在可能成为零星工作的相关想法之 间建立一个合适的连接。Remember that your first Brain doesnt need to be your only Brain or your last Brain. Experiment! Create a Brain j

53、ust for fun, to try out the possibilitiesgive yourself room to stretch and explore. Your Brain is waiting!记住，你的每一个脑不必成为你唯一的脑或最后的脑。试验！创建一个仅仅是为了娱乐的脑,去提炼可能的事-给你自己腾开地方去延伸和探索。你的脑是侍 者。3 A Guided Tour of Personal Brain 一次有导游的游历 PersonalBrainThe best way to build your comfort level with your Brain is to bui

54、ld one yourselfwith your very own hands. This guided tour will walk you through the basics, pointing out items of interest along the way. Theres no need to take notes and youll never get left behind, because youll be going at the most strategic paceyourown.最好的建立你的舒适水平的方法是用你的脑，就是用你完全的拥有的手建立一个你自己。这次有向

55、导的旅行将带你穿越基础，沿着这条路指出有趣的事。这 里不必注释而且你不会被遗忘在后面，因为你将迈出有重要意义的一步你自己的。Notes:During this tour, youll be asked to enter specific information to make it easier to refer to items and areas as the tour proceeds. Naturally, when youre on your own, youll use your own ideas to create Brains that reflect your thinking.注释：旅行期间，你将被要求登记详细信息，以便比较容易建造（脑）参考项目和领域，作为旅行收益。自然的，当你有你自己的力量，你就会用你自己