Review on ConceptDraw MINDMAP by Jake Atonyo
ConceptDraw PRO is a drawing application that allows users to create diagrams, charts, graphs, and maps.
It was great to see the basic functionality of conceptdraw.com was all available for free. I think the pricing structure is reasonable, although it would be nice if they had something to do with some of the paid for software. Overall, the user interface could use a little work and a few new features would make it a great tool for anyone looking for a simple, yet powerful, way to get his or her thoughts down on paper. A big plus is the availability of tutorials/guides which explain how to draw maps using this product. Another good thing about this program is its compatibility with Microsoft Windows OSes (which makes life easier for those who don't like Mac). And lastly, the price is very affordable compared to other similar products. All these factors help to make the purchase process as smooth as possible.
- Great user interface that is easy to use even for beginners.
- Lots of useful functions including: importing/exporting documents; creating graphs; drawing charts; adding shapes; changing text styles; exporting to.pdf and.doc files; setting page sizes; adding tables, grids and lists; exporting to image formats such as.jpeg,.png, and.tiff; etc.
- The programs is compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows, from Windows 2000 through Windows
- The price is expensive.
- Most of the time, you will end up creating some sort of presentation document using the functions included in the program.
- The import/export functions are limited, and sometimes don't function correctly.
