Question about types #95690

https://thebrain.zendesk.com/agent/tickets/95690

Hello Jary,

Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful feedback about TheBrain! We’re thrilled to have you as a fan, and your support means a lot to us. Let me address your questions:

1. Removing Duplicate Link Types:

While there isn’t a way to automatically manage or delete link types, you can manually delete them by following these steps:

• • Right-click on the link.
  • Select Show Link Properties.
  • Under Type, you’ll see all your link types.
  • Click on the duplicate link type you want to remove.
  • Click the pencil (edit) button, then the burger (menu) button, and select Delete.

2. Viewing Links by Link Type:

Currently, TheBrain does not support viewing thought combinations by link types in the same way you can with thought types. However, this is a great suggestion! I encourage you to submit it as a feature request at https://thebrain.uservoice.com. This helps us prioritize features that users like you value most.

3. Exporting and Importing Thought and Link Types:

It is possible to export and import thought and link types into another Brain. Here's how:

• • Copy and Paste:
    • Ctrl+select the thoughts you want to transfer (no need to select links; they’ll automatically be included if they connect selected thoughts).
    • Right-click the selection and choose Copy Thoughts.
    • Open the target Brain, right-click, and select Paste Thoughts.
  • Backup and Import:
    • Create a backup of your Brain and export it.
    • Import the exported Brain into the target Brain.

This allows you to retain the thought and link types along with their characteristics in another Brain.

Thank you again for your feedback and suggestions! Wishing you all the best for 2025.

John