I am a big, big fan of the ConceptDraw suite of apps. I was sooooooo happy to hear that they have developed a MindMap robot for Google Wave called MindWave!
I immediately visited the Sample Wave and installed the robot. I am currently collaborating on Google Wave with a work project and was really excited to start using the MindWave robot right away to help us map out our thoughts. The great thing about this is that all us working on this project have the ConceptDraw suite of apps and will be able to download the finished map and use it as we need too. I understand many folks do not have this suite, or even just the MindMap app, but if you do, you can understand the title of this post. Because many, many gadgets and robots made for Google Wave at this time are really working prototypes, or have been developed during a hack-a-thon or by somebody just fooling around. It is so nice to get something that can be used immediately professionally.
However, this robot does still need some work. Regardless, it is one of the best robots I have worked with…because I can use what I work on outside of Google Wave seamlessly. This is just a tease of how great Google Wave will be with integration with Google Apps.
Ok…., enough about all that. Let’s introduce the MindWave:
They explain the MindWave as follows:
To get started with a mapping session create new wave via “New Wave” button in the middle pane, then in the right-hand panel, on the first line type the main topic name of your map. Then click on the green light bulb icon. A mind map will be inserted into the frame.
Now you can invite others to collaborate with you, by using the plus sign at the top of the wave. As people type content into the map their name will appear in the area they are typing. Once they hit “Enter” the contents of what they typed will immediately appear.
The playback function built into Google Wave is an excellent tool to see how a map was sequentially constructed and who added what content. This is a great way for new participants to your map to familiarize themselves with the content.
Maps built by using ConceptDraw MindWave may be downloaded to desktop ConceptDraw MINDMAP for Mac OS X or Windows, where it can be further developed and used.
Helpful Tips
You can easily move around within your mind map as it is created.
- To stop editing a topic, press Enter.
- Shift+Enter adds a new topic.
- Double-clicking on a topic adds a sub-topic.
- Paste a word or phrase to add a new topic.
- Paste a column of words to add many topics at once.
- Drag and drop organizes your mind map.
- Press Delete or Backspace to remove a selected topic.
- Arrow keys navigate you through the map.
Enjoy riding the Wave.
We welcome any suggestions and feedbacks you may have. Use this sample map to share your opinion with other ConceptDraw MindWave users. Your opinion will be valuable for us.
My hat really goes off to the folks over at ConceptDraw. If they continue to develop excellent robots for Google Wave I will be the happiest guy around! Their developer, Danil Somsikov, is my new best friend. He is already talking about developing something for their Project Management app. Fantastic! Please, please, please keep up this great work! You’re a rockstar!
Have you tried this robot out yet? Please leave your thoughts below, we love to hear what you think.
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