ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 12 is without a doubt the most powerful, comprehensive diagramming program I have ever seen. Descended from the ConceptDraw vector illustration program, it boasts some unique capabilities that are worth a deeper look.
Emergent structure: A better way of brainstorming (and 2 programs that support it!)
If you use mind mapping software to capture ideas from individual or team brainstorming sessions, you need to look for a program that supports emergent structure – one that enables you to hold off on structuring your ideas as long as possible. XMind 8 and ConceptDraw MINDMAP 9 are two programs that support this flexible model of brainstorming.
ConceptDraw MINDMAP 7 adds support for remote presentations via Skype
CS Odessa, the developers of ConceptDraw MINDMAP, recently announced a new free plug-in from its ConceptDraw Solution Park that enables users of the mind mapping program to conduct remote presentations via Skype.
New ConceptDraw MINDMAP/Evernote applet falls short
I was recently excited to learn that CS Odessa has released an app in its Solution Park called Note Exchange that enables users of ConceptDraw MINDMAP program to send part or all of their mind maps to Evernote – my favorite writing platform and personal information capture tool. Unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations.
Mind map gallery Biggerplate.com adds support for ConceptDraw MINDMAP
BiggerPlate.com, the world’s largest mind map gallery on the web, recently added ConceptDraw MINDMAP to the list of mind mapping software programs it supports.
Twitter integration comes to the world of mind mapping software via MindTweet
Twitter intergration has finally come to the world of mind mapping software, thanks to CS Odessa’s new MindTweet plug-in for ConceptDraw MINDMAP 7. This new tool enables you to brainstorm, organize and send Twitter messages from within the program.
Clever IdeaMapper mind mapping app supports brainstorming on the iPad
IdeaMapper is a promising mind mapping app for the iPad that offers a unique interface that replicates the process of creating a mind map on a white board – complete with colored markers and a dry eraser!
MindWave 2 offers improvements to mind mapping in Google Wave
CS Odessa, the developer of ConceptDraw MINDMAP, announced earlier this week that it has launched version 2 of MindWave, a free gadget that enables you to create collaborative mind maps within Google Wave.
ConceptDraw MINDMAP to support Google Desktop Search
CS Odessa has announced the release of a new Google Desktop Search plug-in for ConceptDraw MINDMAP. The plug-in is available at no charge to current users of the program.
Review: ConceptDraw MINDMAP 6 offers some attractive new features, but also a few shortcomings
ConceptDraw MINDMAP 6 is a fully-featured mind mapping program that historically has been one of the best for power users. But a review of this new version uncovered a few rough spots in an otherwise well-designed program.