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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:  Fann Software   Product:  TreNotes    Added:  2007-07-02
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Screenshot mind mapping software TreNotes    
What they say:  " TreNotes is a full-featured hierarchical note list program. Feature highlights:

(New) Option to show tree lines
Assign different attributes such as colour, category, icon, priority, due date, status type etc.
Apply Attributes for changing children's attributes quickly
Support VGA and square screen (Windows Mobile 2003 SE or later)"
Observations: 
Where:  http://www.fannsoftware.com/TreNotes.html
OS: Pocket PC, Windows Mobile
Price:  US$20
Categories: outlines
 
From:  Felix Nyffenegger   Product:  WikiMindMap    Added:  2007-06-11
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Screenshot mind mapping software WikiMindMap    
What they say:  " WikiMindMap is a tool to browse easily and efficiently in Wiki content, inspired by the mindmap technique. Wiki pages in large public wiki's, such as wikipedia, have become rich and complex documents. Thus, it is not allways straight forward to find the information you are really looking for.

This tool aims to support users to get a good structured and easy understandable overview of the topic you are looking for."
Observations:  You can't build your own mind maps with this tool (unless you do it by building a MediaWiki), but you can choose from the millions of topics covered in many Wikis. I think this is an intriguing tool, but one of the great values of mind mapping is the process - the thinking you do as you build the mind map. I believe WikiMindMap should be seen as a quick way to grasp the structure of wiki articles rather than as a mind mapping tool.
Where:  http://www.wikimindmap.org/
OS: browser based
Price:  Free
Categories: mind maps, wiki-related
 
From:  Flat Black Films   Product:  Headspace    Added:  2009-02-14
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Screenshot mind mapping software Headspace     Screenshot mind mapping software Headspace    
What they say:  " Headspace is a new iphone app from Flat Black Films. It's available on Apple iTunes App Store."
Observations:  Good instructions here:
http://www.flatblackfilms.com/iphone/Headspace/Instructions.html
Good review with further instructions here:
http://www.appletell.com/apple/comment/appletell-reviews-headspace-mind-mapping-software-for-iphone-ipod-touch/
This occupies the space partway between a 3D outliner and a mind mapper.
Where:  http://www.flatblackfilms.com/iphone/Headspace/Headspace.html
OS: iPhone / iPod Touch
Price:  US$2
Categories: mind maps, outlines
 
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.