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ConceptDraw Mindmap is a
very visual mind mapping tool that has the unique benefit of being
available for both Windows and Macintosh platforms. The mind maps produced
are good, though it isn't as good as any of its main competitors for ease
of entry of basic text and form into map. Even so, if you use a Mac computer, this
is the product for you, and for Windows users it does provide excellent
graphical capabilities.
Key features include:
- Assistants
An easy way to quickly create the central theme of a mind map. It takes
just 3 steps to configure the look of the central theme, branches and add
text description to them.
- Brainstorm Mode
Brainstorm Mode lets you quickly jot down ideas as text in outline view.
You can time-limit the brainstorming session using the built-in timer.
When you're through, the program will automatically generate a visual mind
map for you.
- Branch Wizard
Branch Wizard simplifies working with branches: you can add or delete
several branches at once and move between different levels easily.
- Internet Integration
Add hyperlinks to objects to move between maps, open URLs, launch
applications. By exporting a map or outline to HTML, you get a complete
web presentation in seconds, with all the links live.
- Outline
You can write up a textual description of your mind map, and the program
will turn it into a visual drawing. And vice versa, your mind map can be
always saved as a text "tree".
- Extensive Library
Collection
More than 40 libraries with over 1300 pre-drawn objects make it easy to
create nice-looking and clear mind maps. There you'll find a large number
of images for central themes and illustrations, "smart" objects with
intellectual behaviour, connectors, callouts and more.
- Rearrange maps automatically
- Add text notes to branches
- Mind Mapping symbols to comment ideas
- Fully-featured drawing tools
- Support for embedded hyperlinks
- Advanced HTML export
- Automatic smart connectors
- Drag and drop interface
- Exchange files between Macs and PCs
- OLE compatible (Windows version)
Advantages of Professional edition:
- Support for multiple maps within one document
One document can contain several mind maps, connected with hyperlinks so
that you can easily navigate between them.
- Import from and export to PowerPoint
Mind maps can be easily turned into PowerPoint presentations.
- Edit and create your own libraries
Professional version allows to edit existing objects and create libraries
with your own objects.
- Support for templates / workspace
The program lets you optimize your working environment by creating and
using workspace files. A workspace lets you save the needed state of the
application and restore it every time you need.
- Additional graphic formats support
New - now version 3.0
with better brainstorming, interface and faster operation with large maps.
ConceptDraw Mind Map has a free
demonstration version that you can find out more about and
download
by clicking here.
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