New in Version 4

Version 4 (released in May 2011) is the latest major release from MindGenius. The release further strengthens MindGenius's ability to deliver business processes.

In addition to responding to customer usability and feature requests, major Improvements have been made in these key areas;
 

  • Brainstorming
  • Project Management
  • Task Management
  • Presentations
Explore the new features in MindGenius Version 4 below.

 Brainstorming mode 
PreviewNew view which offers maximised space to capture and display free flowing unconnected ideas.

Facilitate your personal and group sessions with preloaded question sets or create your own.
 
Link ideas to questions & categories as they are captured and automatically create question & category centric maps on exit.

Presentation View

Create dynamic slide presentations; add map parts to a slide that automatically update when the map is updated.

Format your presentation slides with text, images, transitions and themed backgrounds.

Present the slides directly from MindGenius. Capture more information directly onto the slides during your presentation.

Share your presentation; Print, Save as a PDF file or Export to MS PowerPoint.
 

 
Task and project management
New Gantt chart task link types (Finish to Finish, Start to Finish, Start to Start)

New Gantt chart task constraint types (As soon as possible, Must start on, Start no earlier than, Must finish on, etc.)

New dynamic date values for filters; 'today', 'on', 'before'.

Branch symbol linked to status and percentage complete

Analysis

  • Full branch color categorization.
  • Ability to define default categories.
  • Exclude new branches from active filter.
  • Include child branches in filtered view.
  • Search within collapsed branches and attachment filenames.
More.....
Version 4 also sees MindGenius move to an open XML file format. The format is smaller and more robust, and provides the platform for our future development programme.

Windows style live previews; map styles, branch shapes, boundaries, etc. 

Improved map styling; branch gradients, transparency, smoothed graphics.

Drag and drop to attach and detach floating text and branches.

New image galleries