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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:  Aibase Creative Software   Product:  Aibase    Added:  2007-05-12
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Screenshot mind mapping software Aibase    
What they say:  " Aibase is a Creative Data Manager. And to emphasize a special use:
Knowledge Builder, Brainstorming Tool, Learn Helper, Outliner, Vector Graphics Editor."
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Where:  http://www.aibase-cs.com/
OS: Windows
Price:  US$64
Categories: diagramming
 
From:  Ajax13 Inc.   Product:  Ajaxsketch    Added:  2008-01-13
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Screenshot mind mapping software Ajaxsketch     Screenshot mind mapping software Ajaxsketch    
What they say:  " ajaxSketch is a web-based drawing tool that provides a familiar environment for diagramming, creating flow charts, free hand drawing and more. You can perform functions such as resize, rotate, change background or pen colors, and alter opacity...all from a Firefox browser! Once finished with your images, you can easily save your work right to your hard drive. This keeps you organized and works in the same way that you're already accustomed to."
Observations:  Part of the Ajax13 suite of on-line applications. SVG based. Needs Firefox
Where:  http://us.ajax13.com/en/ajaxsketch/
OS: browser based
Price:  Free
Categories: diagramming
 
From:  AKS-Labs   Product:  Mind Pad    Added:  2006-01-26
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Screenshot mind mapping software Mind Pad     Screenshot mind mapping software Mind Pad     Screenshot mind mapping software Mind Pad    
What they say:  " Mind Pad is knowledge representing software, that supports some basic techniques, such as mindmaps, process maps and concept maps. ... allows [you] to create mind and concept maps basing not just on creating and linking text blocks. Mind Pad allows organize objects with any properties set in maps. With Mind Pad scripting you are able to create your own rules for data management."
Observations:  The claim of process mapping capabilities seems to be closer to flowcharting than true process mapping as offered by Optima! Or iGrafx.
Where:  http://www.mind-pad.com/
http://www.aks-labs.com/
OS: Windows
Price:  US$60
Categories: concept maps, flowcharts, information management, mind maps
 
Articles
Knowledge mapping for communities

Here's an interesting slideshow in which authors Simon Buckingham Shum and Alexandra Okada make a case for a move away from text towards knowledge or mind mapping presentation in a knowledge community. Their objective is to change cognition, no less.

Mindmapping for creativity

There's a lot to like in the (unrestrained!) enthusiasm this author shows for Mindmaps.   [Vic]

Mindmapping helps you be creative AND get things done

I've seen comments from people who have looked at mindmapping but never used the technique: "I never know what to do with the mindmap once I've got it." Well, here's one answer.   [Vic]

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]


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.