MindGenius Features

Map Creation and Navigation

Create a new blank map or select a template from one of the categories available inthe Templates Pane;

Brainstorming, Strategy planning, Project management, Personal productivity, etc.

Use different Map Layouts depending on the task;

Traditional organic Mind Map view
Output tree for presentations, and brainstorming
Organogram to create organisation charts
Affinity diagrams for grouping information post brainstorming
Input tree for cause and effect analysis
Outline to preview documents prior to export and more…

The Map Explorer is unique to MindGenius and facilitates the navigation of large maps allowing you to move quickly between the high level and detailed views of a project without having to create a series of linked maps.

The main application window is where you build your maps; use different layouts, Expand & Collapse branches, Zoom slider, Auto Zoom, Display Levels, Pan Mode and Full screen view to navigate your information.

Brainstorming

Select a Brainstorming template and capture ideas directly into the map OR use the dedicated Brainstorming mode to capture free flowing ideas.

Use Type & Return, the ability to just start typing then hit the return key is simple, unique and the quickest most unobtrusive way to capture information. (Ability to add; Child, Sibling and Parent branches).

Question Sets provide a framework for brainstorming, problem solving, strategy, planning, requirements gathering, meetings, customer facing sessions, etc.(Select from a list of default question sets or create your own)

Use the Timer to manage Brainstorming sessions and keep meetings and presentations on track.

Analysis

Use predefined categories (or create your own) to quickly analyze and understand your gathered information.

Use the Category Dropper to quickly apply categories to the map branches.Turn your map information inside out by automatically creating a Category Map (affinity diagram) based on the applied map categories.

Use Data Sort & Map Filters to analyze and view only the relevant information.

Quick filter – One click filtering of currently used categories, Advanced query builder for more complex queries and hide non matching branches to produce clear results.

Task Management

Record task properties and manage to-do lists and projects to completion within the map. (Track; Start date, Due Date, Priority, Status, Duration, etc.)

Use Task Cards to Pin the details of tasks in view and quickly identify due and overdue actions.

Import Resources from MS Outlook to the Resource Gallery, no need to re-enter names and email addresses. Use the Resource Dropper to quickly apply resources to the map branches Distribute actions in a map directly to MS Outlook inboxes and automatically synchronize with MS Outlook when tasks are updated in either application.

Create Resource maps to get clarity on a project and automatically generate personalized task lists.

Add Cost and Quantity data then Export to Excel. Use Quick Filters and Advanced Query builder to see the project status and manage tasks within the map environment.

Project Management

Use the Integrated Gantt View for Project Management capability within MindGenius without the need to export to other applications.

Switch seamlessly between Map and Gantt views
Assign Resources, Dates and Estimates
Sequence the project activities
Add Task Dependencies and Constraints
Identify project Milestones and the Critical Path
Manage resources using the Resource Levelling Chart
Create Project Reports for Project Summary, Milestone Chart, Critical Path Tasks, Tasks Due etc.
Export to MS Excel and MS Project.

MS Office Integration and Map Styles

MS Word – Import and Export
MS Project – Import and Export
MS PowerPoint – Export
MS Excel – Export
MS Outlook – Import Resources
MS Outlook – Synchronize Tasks
MS Visio - Export

Change the overall map layout and apply local layouts
Add auto numbering and auto colours
Create custom Templates
Apply Branch shapes and fill colors
Format text font, color and style
Change Connector styles and add arrow heads
Add boundaries around branches - and much more...