# iThoughtsX

iThoughtsX mind maps saved as `.itmz` packages can be previewed directly in Marked once Markdown Preview is enabled inside iThoughtsX.

## Enable Markdown export channel

In iThoughtsX preferences, under Advanced, set Markdown Preview (wording may read “Markdown” or “Markdown Preview” depending on version), then pick whether exported topics include:

- All topics — full map breadth, or
- Visible topics — only branches you have expanded in the canvas.

Marked reads the Markdown representation from the packaged map and renders it using your active style sheet.

Use Outline mode commands in Marked’s Gear menu when you want APA- or Decimal-style outline numbering on the converted outline.

Save in iThoughtsX to push updates into Marked; the watcher notices filesystem changes automatically.

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