| MindMapper Version Comparison |
Product |
MM 5.0 Pro |
MM 4.2 Pro |
MM 3.5 Pro |
MM 3.5 Std |
| Price in US$ |
$179.95 |
$179.95 |
$119.95 |
$59.95 |
| Features |
Benefits |
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| Basic Features |
| Easy-to-use intuitive, Windows Users interface software |
No need for extensive training, start mapping right away to develop and organize thoughts as a brainstorming session |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Tool bars and menus |
Provides direct and immediate access to commonly used items |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Detailed Help Guide |
Get detailed help fast when you need it |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Easy-to-use Tutorial Guide |
Learn about mind mapping right away |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Spell Check |
Quick and intuitive automated spell check feature |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Tasks |
Graphically view tasks in chart form, easy input of task start and end date |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Outline window (tree view) structure |
Easy to view working files for fluid navigation |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Advanced Features |
| Multiple main topic map |
More than one independent map can be created by adding branches to floating nodes |
a |
x |
x |
x |
| Hyperlink to website or files |
Hot link to any website, e-mail, map or file |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Hyperlink to multimedia files |
Hot link to any multimedia files such as audio or video clips |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Repair hyperlinks |
Automatically detect any broken hyper links for easy updates |
a |
x |
x |
x |
| Built-in scheduling (Gantt chart) |
Get a visual chart view of all topics/tasks for scheduling with built in chart |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| In-depth scheduling features |
Select numbers between week, month and year |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Build-in resourch allocation |
Resources can be allocated to taskes with/without schedules |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Easy division of topics |
Topics can be divided into separate maps with a click of a button |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Bitmap Export |
Export maps in bitmap format for easy pasting into other programs |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Pack and go |
compress all linked files in a zip file for easy restoring of a map file into other location |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Presentation Capabilities |
Create a presentation file (in slide show format) of your mind maps directly in MindMapper to get your message across even faster |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Scheduling by defining and assigning resources |
Ideal for project managers that need to plan a project as well as factor time and budget simultaneously |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Auto Paste (A soft type reading pen) |
Instantly capture ideas from the web or other digital files by scanning words. Then it automatically drags and drops the words to branches to quickly structure information |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Integration w/Microsoft Office Products |
| Microsoft® Word |
Organize large documents, then export to Microsoft® Word |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Microsoft® PowerPoint |
Develop quick presentation material then export to PPT |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Microsoft® Excel |
Convert a map created into an MS Excel file |
a |
x |
x |
x |
| Microsoft® Project |
Brainstorm schedule, assign tasks and resources, set start and end times, then export to Microsoft® Schedule |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Microsoft® Outlook |
Integrate with Microsoft® Outlook tasks to better and efficiently distribute tasks |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Publishing |
| Save as Web Pages |
Convert map content into web pages, saving significant time and effort |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Advanced Printing Options |
Print documents to specified number of pages to overlap tiles. Or, print documents to specified topics; print individual maps or multiple maps |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Printing scheduled tasks (Gantt chart) |
Print charts with start and end date of tasks for easy overview |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Image Map Converter (Available as a downloadable Utility) |
Save MindMapper files as a graphic image with hyperlinks (written in HTML) |
a
(Embedded into MindMapper) |
a |
a |
x |
| Anti-Aliasing |
Printing MindMaps now results in greater resolution(smoother curves) making your text and graphics easier to read. |
BEST |
BEST |
GOOD |
GOOD |
| Printing Presentation Slides |
Print your MindMapper presentation slides |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Easy Index Printing |
Print your map along with titles, date of creation and file name with full path in up to 5 different locations |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Setting printing scale |
The printing scale of a map can be adjusted to achieve the best result |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Design Elements |
| Map directional view |
Create maps in different directions (top down, left view, etc) |
14 types |
12 types |
10 types |
5 types |
| Branch shape |
Branch out your maps in different angles for various visual options |
7 types |
7 types |
5 types |
5 types |
| Line Styles |
Select from a typical straight line type to a wave line type to bring attention to specific nodes |
9 types |
9 types |
4 types |
4 types |
| Fishbone style map direction |
A Fishbone style map can be represented which is also known as Cause & Effect or the Ishikawa diagram |
a |
x |
x |
x |
| Map style setting |
Settings for currently working maps and for new maps are now seperated for clarify |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Image/Graphic/Clipart |
The ability to handle many different types of graphic files is now capable |
BEST (handles jpg, bmp, png, tif, emf and gif files in addition to the ability to handle graphics file as a topic background) |
BEST (handles jpg, bmp, png, tif, emf and gif files in addition to the ability to handle graphics file as a topic background) |
GOOD (handles emf or bmp files) |
GOOD (handles emf or bmp files) |
| Legend/Icon Choices |
Add icons to clearly get your message across |
60 legends/icons |
60 legends/icons |
30 legends/icons |
30 legends/icons |
| Supporting Animated GIF |
Add an animated GIF to your mind map |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Concept Map |
Show a clear direction by using lines with arrows (esp. useful when an explanation is needed in a sequence of order) |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Ability to add floating/call out text labels |
Annotate information with floating and callout text labels |
a |
a |
a |
x |
| Drag and drop topics |
Select and change ideas on the fly by clicking and dragging between topics |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Relationships |
Select and change ideas on the spot by clicking and dragging between topics |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Map Branch layout |
Toggle easily between the styles of how the branches appear |
a |
a |
a |
a |
| Topic outline |
A shape ca be added to a topic as an outlining tool for better recognition. The shapes include Rectangle, Round, Ellipse and Diamond |
a |
x |
x |
x |
| Arrow of tie line |
Arrows at tie line can now be placed. This is very useful to display flow of concept for tied topics |
a |
a |
x |
x |
| Misc. |
| Map portability |
How small the file size is if compared to MM 3.5 Std |
145Kbyte |
600Kbyte |
1018Kbyte |
1018Kbyte |
| Default U/I Look and Feel |
If it supports Theme Windows Native XP, Office XP, MS Office 2003 |
All supported |
Native XP |
Native XP |
Native XP |
| Background Image |
A tiled background image can be added to your map from your own image files.
The background image transparency can be controled. |
a |
x |
x |
x |
| Hyperlink Paste |
Copy a Topic with hyperlinks and paste them into
another Topic by "paste special - hyperlink" |
a |
x |
x |
x |
| Text Alignment |
Setting Left, Center and Right alignment of Topic Text are supported |
a |
a
(Center only) |
x |
x |
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