think! Bubble Maps - Bubble Mapping and Free thinking software for Windows
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Summary

Description
Desktop Bubble Mapping for Windows:

 think! Bubble Maps is a Windows Desktop Application for creating and publishing bubble maps. Features include:
  • WYSIWYG Workspace - The screen shows the actual page to be printed. With advanced zoom features, think! allows you to create bubble maps as they appear in print.
  • No flicker - we've been working on the drawing and now its flicker free.
  • More annotations - introducing the tick and cross annotations - allows think! to be used for TODO lists. 
  • Spell Checking - A spell check engine has been added. Spell checking is automatically invoked when adding item text or when adding notes. Spelling preferences can be set from the Preference menu.
  • Map shapes - As well as the standard oval shape, you can choose for over 20 other shapes. Shapes can also be applied to Text Boxes. 
  • Annotation - Map items can now have an icon that allows you to class the map. Choose from a list of icon including 'Action', 'Error', 'Help' and 'Paper Clip'.
  • Office XP Menus - a better look and feel for the menus.
  • Windows XP compliant. think! makes full use of XP styles and settings.
  • Curved Soft Links.
  • Colour Override - Override the automatic colours of map items.

 Purchase Online

The shareware version of think! Bubble Maps is fully functional but you can't print or save your maps. To register the product, you first need to purchase a copy. think! Bubble Maps can be purchased online by following the link to »  ShareIt. You can place your order quickly and securely via the web.

Once we have received your order, we will dispatch by email your unlock code with full instructions on registration. Once registered you are eligible to free product updates and product enhancements.

What is Bubble Mapping

Bubble mapping is a powerful technique allowing you to make the best use of your brainpower. Bubble mapping techniques makes you more productive by harnessing the full range of your creative skills. It helps you convert any random thoughts generated while you are the most creative into the linear thoughts needed most when communicating.

Bubble mapping is a tools for free thinking...

Bubble mapping consists of:

  • Writing down a central concept, word or idea
  • Main themes of the subject radiate from the central concept as main branches
  • Minor themes are then linked to the main themes
  • And so on...
  • All the branches form a nodal structure around the subject idea

Quasi- Structured Capture

The key to bubble mapping is the freedom to think. From the central subject, just let your thoughts run wild. Keep capturing ideas. Soon the picture builds up and as if by magic, amongst the ideas is structure.

Lateral Thinking

Bubble maps aid lateral thinking. Without the all constraints of order and lists removed, your ideas flow. On review you may find you've captures something unique.

Exchanging Ideas

One of the most exciting aspects of bubble mapping is how easily they convey information. Almost without coaching, someone can pick up your bubble map and enter your mind.

Using Bubble mapping

Use bubble maps:

  • As a presentation tool - easily walk through your thoughts with others
  • As an aid to presentation - Using just the map you can be sure to visit all your ideas and key notes
  • For minute taking - better than flat lists, capture the progress of meetings, actions, etc in a map
  • Breaking writers block - you will see your ideas flow.

Special Thanks

I was introduced to bubble mapping by James Murphy, ITIM UK. His description of bubble mapping was delivered with such enthusiasm that there was no choice but to be hooked - immediately. What was most impressive is the way he described the concept - he used a bubble map. Of course, why not, this tool is self-describing.

So, if you're looking for the best introduction to bubble mapping, ask James.

What are think! Bubble Maps

think! Bubble Maps is a Windows tool for creating bubble maps and capturing your thought. Using simple mouse click, drags and typing, your thoughts get put to paper (virtual), quickly and effectively.

The key feature of think! Bubble Maps is speed. This makes it an excellent tool for live capture. Use think! Bubble Maps during meetings, workshops, and seminars.

Features

Here are just some of the features of think! Bubble Maps

Quick and easy to use

Simply click and drag to create new map items. Maps are easily re-structured using click and drag.

Colourful

Each level on the map is in a different colour. This makes it easy to organize your thoughts.

Notes

Each map item has a title. This is how you capture your thoughts. But if that's not enough, simply add a note to the map.

Document embedding and printing

Like all good office tools, think! Bubble Maps can be linked and embedded into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

And of course, you can print them, save them, email them...and more