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Ace Mind-Mapping Software: Vue
This is the business. For yonks I've wanted a mind-mapping software that does what I do with pen and paper. There are loads of programs out there that do mind-mapping, but not how I do it, and what they produce doesn't look right - the connecting lines are odd, and everything ends up on neat rows.
What I've always wanted is something that makes spidery mind-maps. And now I've found it - it's called VUE (Visual Understanding Environment), from the lovely folks at Tufts University.
I use mind maps for planning things - all the time, and I just can't put VUE down. I've even preached from VUE mind maps. Here's an all-age talk (I daren't show you a proper sermon - you wouldn't believe it!)
The interface is simple, and speedy to use. Printing is brilliant - automatic sizing to fit the page. Can't figure out the presentation stuff on it, and I wish I could apply outline logic to the links on the mindmap, but hey: it's ace.
Here's the link:
http://vue.tufts.edu/
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Hi DavidI have been exploring different mind maps type software for work in schools. Cross platform, free download and ease of use are benchmarks and, like you, I have found VUE to be pretty good. You are right it is the ability to control the software and make the map your own that indicates that it is working. I tried a download of Tony Buzan's iMind which gives this sort of flexibility but for £49 for a basic user found it too costly.
The presentation tools are quirky but work well once you get the hang of them. Although sometimes I get locked into presentation mode!! Basically you can select the ideas / slides you want to use in a pathway and then it shows then in that order. Good for when you have to try and put into shape a whole mass of thoughts. Good thing is that you can save different pathways creating different routes through the same information. Not yet tried this with children though!!
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