MindMapper 2008 Released

SimTech Systems, a leading developer of MindMapper series of creativity and personal productivity software, released MindMapper 2008, the most feature rich, yet easy to use MindMapper release to date.

MindMapper 2008 is the next release in a series of powerful, visualization software used by Fortune 500 companies and over 56 countries around the world. MindMapper 2008 makes it easier to grasp, organize, and visualize information, and is a great tool for brainstorming and planning sessions.

MindMapper 2008 includes a new set of Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) features to go beyond the traditional visual mapping. MindMapper 2008 makes it easier to create other types of diagrams beyond Mind Mapping, such as Concept Maps, and Flow Charts. MindMapper 2008 also made many improvements in the areas of Project Management, User Interface, and general look and feel of the program. MindMapper 2008 leverages full potential of Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Vista. International users will enjoy MindMapper's Unicode support, which allow typing in multiple languages into a single map.

MindMapper 2008 is offered in 3 Editions: Professional, Standard, and Basic to fit everyone's Mind Mapping needs and budget.

Professional Edition contains all the features and is geared toward corporate users and power-users that enjoy all the benefits of Mind Mapping.

Standard Edition is geared towards casual Mind Mapping users and contains all of the Mind Mapping features to get you started right away. Standard Edition does not contain some advanced corporate environment features, such as Project Scheduling, Presentation, and Personal Knowledge Management features.

Basic Edition is geared toward novice Mind Mappers or first time users. The feature set is identical to the Standard Edition. However, Basic Edition is limited by the size of the map. This is the perfect option for creating quick and simple maps.

MindMapper 2008 made these tasks even simpler by improving Scheduling and Resource related UI and features. Here are some highlights:

• Schedule Windows now shows Resource and Summary Pane in addition to the Task List and Gantt Chart. Each pane can be enabled or disabled for viewing.
• Resources for each Task can now be assigned straight from the Schedule Window.
• Summary pane has user customizable columns for viewing or hiding.
• Gantt Chart visually differentiates between task and sub tasks so you can quickly observe this information graphically.
• Scheduling Windows support various Color Themes

The English language version of MindMapper will be available from September 17, 2007. Other language versions will follow soon thereafter. Pricing is as follows: MindMapper 2008 Professional US$249.95, Standard US$124.95, Basic US$49.95.

Upgrade pricing from MindMapper v5.0 Professional to MindMapper 2008 Professional is US$70.00.

During 2007, SimTech will offer special pricing promotions to encourage more existing and new customers to try MindMapper 2008.

Source:SimTech Systems