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Mindmanager 7 for Mac – Doing it the Mac way

23 April 2009 6,688 views 17 Comments

The latest Mindmanager version for Mac OSX users MindManager version 7. Mindmanager version 8 – the latest and greatest from manufacturer Mindjet – is not available for the Apple platform, yet.  Until now, no announcement has been made as to when a version 8 for Mac OSX wil be made available.

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Mindjet

Being a newbie at using Mindmapping software, I was pleasantly surprised by the way Mindmanager 7 runs on my Macbook. Everything is running smoothly, and without help files or other instructions I was able to make mindmaps on the fly.

When comparing Windows and Mac OSX versions of Mindmanager, there are some significant differences in use. I wanted to replicate an appealing mindmap (made with Mindmanager 7 for Windows) which I had seen during a presentation.

Screenshot: Inspector tool in Mindmanager 7 - Mac OSX

Screenshot: Inspector tool in Mindmanager 7 - Mac OSX

Throughout that particular presentation I learned about the extensive toolset (menu options) available for creating mindmaps exactly the way you want to. I expected to see the same menu structure in the Mac version, but that was not the case. Mindmanager 7 for Mac functions in a typical Mac-way, that is, through an inspectortool (see screenshot). Most of the Mindmanager features have been placed in the inspector, but not all of them. For example, if you want to create thicker branches (lines), that option is hidden in the upper menu bar under “Format“.

Even though the Mindmanager versions for Windows and Mac OSX are similar in functionality, there is a downside when using the Mac version in terms of extended functionality. For the Windows version there are some great (export) add-ins available that are attuned to the Microsoft Office suite (only). These add-ins are not available for the iWorks suite.

Nonetheless, Mindmanager 7 for the Mac does what it has to do, and is a great tool for digital mindmapping. On a positive note, the Mac version of Mindmanager is less expensive than the Windows versions.

To conclude, if you want  reliable, industry leading mindmapping software, Mindmanager 7 for Mac is a great pick. Let’s hope Mindjet comes out with Mindmanager 8 for Mac OSX in the near future.

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  • Ken

    Thanks. Good review. This helps. Is there a list where i can compare the functions of MindManager for PC and Mac. I want to decide if I should run it with PC emulation or not.

  • Ken

    Thanks. Good review. This helps. Is there a list where i can compare the functions of MindManager for PC and Mac. I want to decide if I should run it with PC emulation or not.

  • Ken

    Thanks. Good review. This helps. Is there a list where i can compare the functions of MindManager for PC and Mac. I want to decide if I should run it with PC emulation or not.

  • maikel

    We are currently reviewing Mindmanager 8 for Windows, so expect a review about that soon. But to give answer to your question the biggest difference between the two is the possibility to instal add-ins.

    For which purposes do you want to use Mindmanager?

  • maikel

    We are currently reviewing Mindmanager 8 for Windows, so expect a review about that soon. But to give answer to your question the biggest difference between the two is the possibility to instal add-ins.

    For which purposes do you want to use Mindmanager?

  • maikel

    We are currently reviewing Mindmanager 8 for Windows, so expect a review about that soon. But to give answer to your question the biggest difference between the two is the possibility to instal add-ins.

    For which purposes do you want to use Mindmanager?

  • Seamus

    I would like to start using a mindmapping program. What alternatives are there? I heared MindManager or Conceptdraw are more business mapping programs while iMindmap is targetted at the educational market. I am a designer using a mac so what should I choose?
    Thanks for a reply!

  • Seamus

    I would like to start using a mindmapping program. What alternatives are there? I heared MindManager or Conceptdraw are more business mapping programs while iMindmap is targetted at the educational market. I am a designer using a mac so what should I choose?
    Thanks for a reply!

  • Seamus

    I would like to start using a mindmapping program. What alternatives are there? I heared MindManager or Conceptdraw are more business mapping programs while iMindmap is targetted at the educational market. I am a designer using a mac so what should I choose?
    Thanks for a reply!

  • http://www.goeroewaarde.nl/ Felicia

    Used to the great MindManager (5, 6 and 7) for WindowsI was excited when MindManager became available for Mac. Because of the lack of export add-ins I unfortunately had to turn to other mindmap programs when working on the Mac. So now I’m waiting for MindManager add-ins for iWorks.

  • http://www.goeroewaarde.nl Felicia

    Used to the great MindManager (5, 6 and 7) for WindowsI was excited when MindManager became available for Mac. Because of the lack of export add-ins I unfortunately had to turn to other mindmap programs when working on the Mac. So now I’m waiting for MindManager add-ins for iWorks.

  • sander

    Felicia, which programs do you use on your mac that support MS-Office or Iwork exports?

  • sander

    Felicia, which programs do you use on your mac that support MS-Office or Iwork exports?

  • awong

    hey all, excited to announce that mindjet is coming out with MM 8 for Mac very soon! I’m excited!!!

    http://forum.us.mindjet.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3892

  • awong

    hey all, excited to announce that mindjet is coming out with MM 8 for Mac very soon! I’m excited!!!

    http://forum.us.mindjet.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3892

  • awong

    hey all, excited to announce that mindjet is coming out with MM 8 for Mac very soon! I’m excited!!!

    http://forum.us.mindjet.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3892

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    Thanks for your great review:)