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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

MINDMAP Professional is a software application which aids the process of brainstorming and project planning utilizing mind mapping and outlining tools.A mind map is a powerful graphic technique which provides a key to unlocking the potential of the brain.  The mind map has four essential characteristics:* The subject of attention is crystallised in a central image* The main themes of the subject radiate from the central image on branches* Branches hold a key image/word printed on the associated line – details radiate out* The branches form a connected nodal structureFeatures:ConceptDraw MINDMAP supports both Windows and Mac….  Outlines or text can be exported to an iPod as text and maps can be export as slideshows.MINDMAP will import tasks from MS Outlook, outlines via OPML, and open MindManager mind map files.Use:As mentioned earlier, I found ConceptDraws’ MINDMAP to be easy to learn and use….  You can see below the mind map I created which served as the framework for this review.Summary:ConceptDraw MINDMAP Pro is a very capable mind mapping package that excels in it’s ability to exchange data with other applications and in providing additional drawing, sorting, and node arrangement capabilities.Finished product, either mind maps or outlines are of very good quality and easy to produce.The only real issue is that the MINDMAP professional version may be a little expensive ($249) for personal use, especially since this is a very specialized product.

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