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Mindmapping software?

Mindmapping software?

Mindmapping software?

(OP)
Anybody use mindmapinf software?

I used to use MindJet but i havnt used it for a while (partially due to not having installed the software on my new PC winky smile ) But can anybody recommend other packages?

Best regards

Morten

RE: Mindmapping software?

I really like Novamind. The Mac version and the Windows version are really good.

I've used the "mind-mapping" (which I liken to linking digital post-it notes together to form something with meaning) technilogy to write outlines for scopes of work. It's much more "free" than scheduling/PM software.

Also, you can write movie screenplays with Novamind.

http://www.nova-mind.com/

RE: Mindmapping software?

I think, mindmappers (= spider diagrams) are mostly too restrictive for engineers. What they call mindmap is a simple hierarchy (1-to-n relationship), but spiderlike arranged. We had a young colleague with a mindmapper on his notebook, but he removed it soon. The most used "PIM" software in our portfolio is MS Outlook, Excel and Aibase. The later (http://wwww.aibase-cs.com) for presentations, large prints and fast structuring of technical information.
HTH

RE: Mindmapping software?

(OP)
on this i have to disagree - allthough im not certain in what context that you think it should used?

I use mindmap a lot for not taking, minuting and brainstorming an idear. Outlook, access and those other programs that you mention are for totally different purposes.

I newer use it for presentation for others - only for my self. Mostly because a lot of people seems to have a "block" against such things and i dont want to shove it down thier throats.

I just sometime find it easier to use software instead of a hand drawing.

Best regards

Morten

RE: Mindmapping software?

I've never seen the term "spider diagram," but it makes a lot of sense.

I like the mind maps for preliminary scoping and brainstorming - which is where it's appropriate. I've tried doing mind-mapping type stuff using  Excel and such, but most of the time is spent sizing text boxes and getting the callouts to look right; NovaMind does that stuff automatically. I took a look at the Aibase website and that's an application that looks pretty darn good. I'm going to check out the demo.

RE: Mindmapping software?

Morton, the term "mindmap" describing the diagram is tending to be a bit provocative, that's all :). Otherwise, I can see that it can be useful as organizer and brainstormer.
Best regards

RE: Mindmapping software?

(OP)
I have found (on the few occation where i actually tried to put a mindmap on the "overhead" that people get totally numb with the sight - forget all about the purpose - and can only think of the map.

So therefore i dont use it except for my self (and tend to hide them a little smile

Best regards

Morten

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