Sessions and Settings Management
Learn how to create, switch, and configure sessions to organize your work effectively in Mind Dump.
Overview
Sessions in Mind Dump let you separate projects, clients, or workflows into isolated spaces. You create sessions to group tasks, customize layouts per session, and share them with team members. Manage active sessions via the sidebar, bookmark frequently used ones, and tweak card layouts and hover behaviors for optimal productivity.
Sessions are stored locally in your browser. Export them regularly to avoid data loss when switching devices.
Creating and Renaming Sessions
Follow these steps to set up new sessions and keep your workspace organized.
Create a New Session
Click the + New Session button in the sidebar.
Name your session, such as Project Alpha or Weekly Review.
Select a color for quick visual identification.
Rename Existing Session
Right-click a session in the sidebar or hover and select Rename.
Enter the new name and press Enter to save.
Switch Sessions
Click any session in the sidebar to make it active. Your tasks and settings load instantly.
Customizing Card Layouts and Hover Settings
Tailor card appearance and interactions to your workflow. Use the customization modal to toggle fields, reorder them, and adjust hover delays.
Drag available fields like Task Name, Due Date, Priority, and Tags to reorder.
Toggle visibility for each field.
Preview changes live in the modal.
Set Menu Expansion Delay from 0ms (instant) to 1000ms (click-only).
Recommended: 300ms for smooth hover without accidental opens.
Save layout changes per session. They apply only to the current active session.
Sharing Sessions
Share sessions with view or edit permissions via secure links.
- Select a session and click
Share. - Choose
View OnlyorEdit Permissions. - Copy the generated URL, like
https://minddump.uk/share/session/abc123. - Revoke access anytime from session settings.
Settings Reference
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Menu Expansion Delay | Hover delay before menus open | 300ms |
| Include Completed Tasks | Show finished tasks in views | false |
| Timezone Override | Force session timezone | Browser default |
| Auto-Save Interval | How often changes save | 5s |
Managing Active Sessions and Bookmarks
Track your Active Session status at the top of the dashboard. Bookmark sessions by starring them in the sidebar—they appear in a quick-access Bookmarks section.
Switch Active Session
Jump between sessions without losing context.
Export Bookmarks
Download all bookmarks as JSON for backup.
For configuration examples, store custom settings in local storage:
localStorage.setItem('minddump.session.layout', JSON.stringify({
fields: ['name', 'dueDate', 'priority'],
hoverDelay: 300
}));
{
"fields": ["name", "dueDate", "priority"],
"hoverDelay": 300,
"includeCompleted": false
}
Ready to optimize? Start by creating your first session and customizing its layout.
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