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Mindmanager for project planning

Not a CAD/BIM project but a demonstration of how MindManager can be used to plan, schedule and track costs on a complex 'project'. Behind the map lurks comprehensive timeline created as you assign date, resource, relationships, and costs to topics. See this post for how it was created. MindManager Map View Gantt view of that Map Read more →

Corel acquires Mindmanager

Wow, would have expected Microsoft, if anyone, to do this! “Corel grows its portfolio with the addition of the industry's leading mind mapping and information visualization software OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 9, 2016) Corel today announced that it has acquired the Mindjet® MindManager® business from Spigit, expanding its product portfolio to now include the world's leading mind mapping and information visualization software, MindManager® for Windows, MindManager® for Mac, and MindManager® Enterprise.” [continues] marketwired.com/press-release/corel-acquires-mindmanager Read more →

Autodesk on MindManager?

Lets say you had to explain how the Autodesk account, user, application, cloud app/services stack fits together to someone who hadn’t used any of it. A job for a map… Read more →

San Francisco bound for some bloggy fun - AutoCAD Blogger Day

Allowing some extra—and it turned out not needed—travel time for traffic, unavoidable road works and the slick check in process at Auckland Airport means I’m through security looking at a departure board which says ‘Relax’. Time to blog! I’ve been invited to an AutoCAD Blogger day early next week and took the opportunity to spend a bit longer in San Francisco. Initial plan was to rent a bicycle and get some hill practice for my upcoming Himalayan adventures but I also stumbled upon a mind mapping event: “Biggerplate Unplugged”. Since it was literally around the corner I was happy to... Read more →

Mindjet did listen - A New Option for Individual Consumers

Mindjet have announced a revised structure for their “Mindjet” subscription packages which meet with a very mixed reaction when first announced. In addition to the full “Business” ($30/month) subscription there is now an “Individual” option. This appears to add the Mindjet desktop application, formerly known as MindManager, to the previous web only $15/month package: A New Option for Individual Consumers - blog.mindjet.com “Mindjet for Individuals includes our desktop versions for Windows and Mac, along with use of the Mindjet web app for personal file storage and task management. Mindjet for Individuals License includes: Fully functioning Mindjet for Windows and Mac... Read more →

Has Mindjet lost MindManager, or its mind?

UPDATE 2012-11-17: Mindjet have responded to customer comments with a new individual package. See: Mindjet did listen - A New Option for Individual Consumers Recently MindManager, the premium mind mapping application from Mindjet, has seen some radical changes. It’s not the typical application centred change — like new feature set, controversial new interface or file format — but rather a transformation in how the application and services are offered to the user. Even if you’re not a MindManager user this post may be of interest as it highlights the user impact of a software developer reacting to technology and workspace... Read more →

SolidWorks meets MindManager with PROJECTSCHEMA

A recent comment on an old MindManager post alerted me to this MindManager/Solidworks integration. PROJECTSCHEMA uses MindManager to visualize and interact with Solidworks Assemblies in a graphic format. It reminds me of the MindManager For AEC DWF part Michael Scherotter experimented with back in, oh my was that really, 2004! MindManager is ideal for visualising hierarchies and summarising task information. PROJECTSCHEMA uses MindManager topic & task features (icons, progress an date) to show/edit part status. You can view parts in the MindManager browser pane (using SolidWorks or its free viewer) and plan/report progress with MindManager (9+) Gantt View. I’m not... Read more →

MindManager: Copy & Paste Marker Groups + Mac/iOS news!

I use MindManager Map Marker groups to mark topics (E.G. CAD platform in the map below). I was unaware you could copy/past them between maps until I saw a recent post on the Mindjet Blog: Quick Tip - Copy & Paste Marker Groups | The Mindjet Blog When creating multiple maps, the key to project efficiency is standardization. A quick way to standardize your maps is to create custom tags & markers that can be applied to a variety of different maps… MindManager 9 for Mac out, New iOS version coming soon… A Tweet this morning alerted me to a... Read more →

MindManager User Event in Auckland — From Basics to MindManager Guru

If you are a MindManager user — or want to see what it is all about — near Auckland Mindjet Partner Mindlogik have a free evening seminar next week. It sounds like an interesting event and there is beer! If I wasn't somewhere in the South Island on a bicycle I’d be there! Mindlogik — Basics to MindManager Guru Seminar Cheese, Beer and Wine Evening REGISTER NOW for our Free MindManager Seminar Cheese, Beer and Wine Evening. 23 March 5 to 8 pm at Cliftons Event Centre, Auckland Meet Cameron Ackbury from Mindjet San Francisco who is flying in especially... Read more →

Taking notes, from Autodesk University 2004 to #AU2010

I’ve been using the notebook (right) for meetings since Autodesk University 2004. It’s apparent that I don’t take many analog notes as, seven years later, I have only just filled it! One reason it survived is I like the size and ring binding which allows pages to be torn out and filed/scanned. Was that my last paper notebook? An IT colleague noticed the old AU 2004 logo on that book recently and thanks to him I already have a replacement – from another conference - in the same format. Thanks Amit! It will last even longer as I typically use... Read more →