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Software for mindmapping and information organization

Software for mindmapping and
information organisation

Vic's compendium of software that supports knowledge management and information organisation in graphical form. Includes mind mappers, concept mappers, outliners, hierarchical organisers, KM support and knowledge browsers, 2D and 3D.More...










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From:  Belltech Systems, LLC   Product:  DrawAnywhere    Added:  2008-04-12
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Screenshot mind mapping software DrawAnywhere     Screenshot mind mapping software DrawAnywhere     Screenshot mind mapping software DrawAnywhere    
What they say:  " What is DrawAnywhere?
DrawAnywhere is an online diagramming website, where you can draw, modify and share flowcharts and other diagrams, with the look & feel of a desktop application. It runs on any browser with Flash 9 installed. There is no need to download and install any custom software. It runs entirely on the web, and thus it is an always-on-access-anywhere solution. It meets all your diagramming needs without installing, maintaining and purchasing expensive software.

What can you draw?
Create any type of diagram such as Flowcharts, Process diagrams, Organizational charts, Floor-plans and more.

Main benefits
- Draw Flowcharts, Process diagrams, Organizational charts and more.
- Login from anywhere and modify your diagram.
- Share your diagram with others.
- Export your diagram as an image file (jpg, png etc) or a pdf file.
- No software to download and install. You just need a web browser with Flash player."
Observations:  No mind map examples or special provisions, but could easily be used to draw mind maps or concept maps. Web based, but not apparently designed to be collaborative.
Where:  http://www.drawanywhere.com/
OS: browser based
Price:  Free; US$30/year
Categories: diagramming, flowcharts
 
From:  Ben Copsey   Product:  Shared Space    Added:  2007-12-22
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Screenshot mind mapping software Shared Space     Screenshot mind mapping software Shared Space     Screenshot mind mapping software Shared Space    
What they say:  " A tool for visual thinking, group working and content management. It allows users to create visual maps of information using web-like structures.
Documents from any application can be imported into a space, and the software's built in version control allows users to keep track of earlier versions of documents easily.
Relationships between elements can be described using links. Unlike hypertext links, such as those found on web pages, links are presented in a visual fashion, allowing users to see both linked elements concurrently, and traverse the space in both directions.
Spaces and views can be shared over the Internet or a local network. SS2 also makes use of Rendezvous, allowing you to see other users on your local network."
Observations:  Seems to have been in Beta since 2004, but there are promises of news about a new and related product dated November 2007.
Where:  http://www.shared-space.net/
OS: Mac
Price:  $35
Categories: concept maps, information management
 
From:  Ben Satterfield and Jason Kester   Product:  Twiddla    Added:  2010-04-02
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Screenshot mind mapping software Twiddla     Screenshot mind mapping software Twiddla     Screenshot mind mapping software Twiddla    
What they say:  " Twiddla is a no-setup, web-based meeting playground. Mark up websites, graphics, and photos, or start brainstorming on a blank canvas. Browse the web with your friends or make that conference call more productive than ever. No plug-ins, downloads, or firewall voodoo - it's all here, ready to go when you are. Browser-agnostic, user-friendly.
Don't like to sign up for stuff? No worries! You don't need an account to use Twiddla - and neither does anybody else. The people you invite to meetings will never see so much as a login screen. You've got work to do. We'll stay out of your way."
Observations:  Prices vary according to the number of simultaneous meetings in progress.
Where:  http://www.twiddla.com/Home.aspx
OS: Android phone
Price:  UD$14/month; $49/month and $189/month
Categories: whiteboard
 
Articles
Mindmapping can remove creativity blocks

Here's a view of creativity worth reading. It mentions mindmapping only briefly but it does provide a hint to one of the ways around creative blockage. I've added one of my own at the foot.   [Vic]

Crack the barriers to creativity

Mind mapping can help with creativity – it frees you from the rigidity of lists for example – and with its visual approach stimulates alternative ways of viewing a problem. But here, Joann adds a barrage of other techniques to help you crack barriers to creativity.   [Vic]

Basic introduction to mindmapping

I didn't see why this shouldn't work all the year round. No need to wait for the New Year - here it is.   [Vic]

Mindmapping for the quick-witted

This is a good, quick description of what mindmapping is, when applied to its use for note taking. It’s a little short on specifics and examples, so you’ll have to browse further on mind-mapping.org for those.   [Vic]

Vegetable or royalty – take your pick with mindmapping

Whether you have vegetable or royal aspirations, I can confirm that you'll find mindmapping a great way of calming yourself down when you have many calls on your time, ideas buzzing round your head and objectives to meet. But it must fit your own personal style of thinking, and you must set aside the time to do it! That's how I bust stress, not by mapping out my stressful times. But we're all different, and maybe this will work for you.   [Vic]


The opinions are Vic's but material in quotes that follows "What they say" is quoted from the vendors' web sites. Product names used in this web site are for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  If you come across any software that isn't here but you think should be, please let me know: Vic at the above domain. If you have questions about mind mapping, concept mapping or outlining, you can let me know and I'll give it my best shot.