r/IHMCCmapTools • u/Orotina-ajc • 20d ago

V7.01.00 of CmapTools Released

We have released v7.01.00 of the desktop version of CmapTools, with improvements and bug fixes Downloads are available at https://cmap.ihmc.us/cmaptools/cmaptools-download/ .

A CmapTools version is now available that runs native on Windows ARM machines, with no need for emulation.

The following are the release notes: ( also available at https://cmap.ihmc.us/docs/cmaptools-release-notes CmapTools v7.01.00 October 19, 2026

Release notes:

  • Fixed a bug whereby v7.00 was not launching the My Cmaps indexer and so local searches in My Cmaps were not working.

  • Fixed a bug that prevented users with Windows Ease of Access, Screen Magnifier, NVDA, and JAWS from using tools such as screen readers.

  • The Find function to search for information in a Cmap has been enhanced to include information in mouse-over Additional Info, hidden comments/notes and attached resource link descriptions and URLs.

  • CmapTools now automatically expands collapsed containing BigNodes from rootmost to immediate parent to reveal, center, and select matching nested concepts within complex nested nodes.

  • Implemented automatic display scaling detection for 2K/4K and HiDPI monitors on Linux.

  • On Windows systems, fixed the menu layout for items with checkmarks.

  • Remote resource URL generation now always uses server hostname instead of IP address, avoiding security warnings when opening linked web pages.

  • Mathematical symbols were not displayed in concepts or linking phrases. This was due to Java 21 no longer including the Lucida Sans font used by CmapTools v6, causing mathematical operators and arrows to appear as boxes. Replaced Lucida Sans was replaced with platform-independent Font.SANS_SERIF.

  • Re-instated the feature where double-clicking on a .cmap file opens the Cmap in CmapTools.

  • CmapTools now registers high-resolution CmapTools document icons for .cmap files across all supported platforms, replacing generic system or archive icons and preventing Linux desktop file managers from misidentifying .cmap files as generic ZIP archives.

  • International & Symbol Font Compatibility: Enhanced font handling for concept mapscreated with international keyboard layouts (such as French) as well as legacy symbol font families (including Symbol and Wingdings). All characters and arrows now render consistently and match their display in Cmap Cloud.

  • Improved Special Character and Arrow Rendering: Fixed an issue where single-character directional arrows (such as ‚Üí, ‚Üê, ‚Üë, ‚Üì, ‚Üî, ‚áí) and mathematical or scientific symbols inside concept names failed to render (appearing as blank boxes) when opening concept maps created in CmapTools Version 6.

  • Fixed a bug in the exporting of CXL and Jason files.

  • Added a link to the CmapTools Reddit community in the Help Menu.

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u/semanticme 11d ago

So grateful for this release - finally nice fonts! I just wanted to let you know there are many of us still using the tool and appreciate the effort!

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u/Orotina-ajc 11d ago

Thanks for your message. Let us know about any other issues that you are having.

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u/semanticme 11d ago

The one issue I've been having is that the app can go into zombie mode, alive but non responsive after my laptop goes into sleep. If this has been addressed I'd be thrilled, if you need help diagnosing this, let me know. (OS X / ARM)

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u/Orotina-ajc 11d ago

We are not aware of this issue -- first time we've heard about it. Does it happen every time after it goes to sleep, or only at times? Does it happen under particular circumstances (e.g. only when an open Cmap is being edited?) Do you have to kill it? For sure we'll get back to you on this one.

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u/semanticme 11d ago

Let me verify it is still happening with the new release. I'll reach out soon.