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It’s interesting to see what people look at and I thought worth sharing the top “Top 15 Entry Pages” for this blog. There are some old, some new and quite a mixture of topics! Visual Styles in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop 2007 - 2006/03 AutoCAD 2006 Preview ~ Dynamic Blocks - 2005/03 Artistic CAD? - Meet Vespa - 2006/01 Map browsing with the MindManager Map Explorer Add-in - 2006/06 AutoCAD Index MindManager Index Autodesk Architectural Studio RIP - 2004/08 AutoCAD 2006 CUI Editor Tutorial Videos - 2005/05 (Link to Autodesk Videos) It's a visual world... - AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop 2007 -... Read more →

Map browsing with the MindManager Map Explorer Add-in

Thanks to the MindManager User forum RSS Feed I discovered Mindjet Labs have released a free Map Explorer Add-in for MindManager Pro 6. This wish, originally suggested in the forum by “Wallace”, has been granted which just shows that Michael S. Scherotter (Product Manager, Solution Platforms, Mindjet) is far more productive on long haul flight than I am. I just watch movies, read, eat or sleep! The Map Explorer adds a pane to the MindManager Interface showing the current map as a navigable hierarchical tree. It also allows basic topic editing enabling rename/delete of the current topic and insert of... Read more →

An overview of AEC BIM solutions

If you want a nice overview of the technology being offered for Building Information Modelling (BIM) check out H. Edward Goldberg’s recent Cadalyst article. It covers a range of BIM related solutions from VectorWorks, Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Graphisoft, Gehry Technologies, & 1ST Pricing. There are concise descriptions of the applications each is offering and how they fit into the BIM process. Given that BIM is a process, more than just an application, it’s good to be aware of the alternatives that are out there! State of the AEC Industry 2006 - BIM solutions are changing the AEC landscape. - Cadalyst... Read more →

Does mapping software create value inside organisations?

Nick Duffill has an interesting approach to analyse if software mapping applications can add value to your organisation. Beyond Crayons: How does mapping software create value inside organisations? “Ask yourself: "What core processes are not working very well today because we struggle to describe and communicate fundamental concepts in a consistent and engaging way?"” I use MindManager for information management and documentation more than collaboration. In fact I usually share maps as exported conventional format documents such as Email, Word, or PowerPoint. The reason is that when people see my source maps I invariably get these reactions; People don’t understand... Read more →

Wow, 500 RSS Subscribers!

One thing missing from TypePad is statistics for RSS subscribers. I used FeedBurner for that but never knew how many were still using the default TypePad Feed. With the new TypePad/FeedBurner connection I’ve found 500+ subscribers are monitoring the combined feeds which is far more than the 100 or so I knew about previously. All I can say is thanks for reading! Read more →

My TypePad Feed has been burnt

This is only of interest to TypePad Publishers and Readers using my RSS Feed. As of tonight I’m using a new TypePad/FeedBurner feature to redirect all my subscribers, whether from the default TypePad Feed (via typepad.com) or Feedburner Feed (via feedburner.com), to one source feed. Whichever you use there should be no impact but it makes management of the feed easier and reader statistics more accurate for me. If you experience any problems with the RSS feed please leave a comment or email me. For more info (or to configure your own TypePad Blog) see: Your FeedBurner Feed is in... Read more →

New Architectural Desktop Community Launch at AUGI!

The new Architectural Desktop & Building Systems community at AUGI is live. Read about it here: BLAUGI: New Architectural Desktop Community Launch at AUGI! View it here: AUGI Architectural Desktop and Building Systems Community (req. free AUGI registration) Read more →

MindManager for Apple Mac Ships!

I don’t have a Mac but those that do seem to love them. I love using MindManager so suspect Mac users will love MindManager for Mac. Click on the map thumbnail to learn more about the Mac version and how MindManager Windows users can share information with their new Mac colleagues. via The Mindjet Blog Read more →