ConceptDraw MINDMAP v7 can export and import Microsoft Project files

PRESS RELEASE

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2011  ConceptDraw MINDMAP v7 can export and import Microsoft Project files from either Macintosh or PC computers. ConceptDraw MINDMAP v7 is a powerful mind mapping product that starts projects right. Effective brainstorming and requirements gathering from the project team is critical to getting things off of the ground. ConceptDraw MINDMAP on Macintosh or Windows can export to Microsoft Project data from a mind map; it can also import a project file from Microsoft Project giving team members a working visual map of a planned project.


The mind map format makes it easy to restructure project files and quickly discover status of phases, tasks and milestones using the report plug-ins available for ConceptDraw MINDMAP. ConceptDraw MINDMAP has many report plug-ins available to keep everyone up to date.



A mind map of project requirements visually represents the projects structure and can be quickly modified with a couple clicks in ConceptDraw PROJECT or exported to Microsoft Project. Using a mind map to start up projects is a quick and efficient way to get projects off of the ground. Mind maps when incorporated as part of the project planning methodology improve project outcomes, by simplifying planning and adding important contingency strategies.



ConceptDraw MINDMAP is a powerful planning tool that is closely integrated with ConceptDraw PROJECT; using ConceptDraw INGYRE2 technology, to rapidly move teams from planning to implementation. With the added ability of both ConceptDraw MINDMAP and ConceptDraw PROJECT of working with Microsoft Project .xml file format, the flexibility in usage scenarios has increased by an order of magnitude.



ConceptDraw MINDMAP and ConceptDraw PROJECT are powerful professional project management tools that increase productivity by improving team communication and providing timely project status.



Olin Reams, General Manager at CS Odessa comments, a Project Managers and their teams can now mix PCs and Macintoshes with impunity, the amount of flexibility that this can bring to a project team is incredible. There are no barriers to how you can share project data. Couple the file flexibility of ConceptDraw MINDMAP with the many project solutions available in ConceptDraw Solution Park, and you can see the tremendous value that is in our products.



Pricing and Completive Upgrades Available



Availability of ConceptDraw MINDMAP v7 is immediate. ConceptDraw MINDMAP retails for $219 USD, competitive upgrades from other paid mind mapping products are available for $109 USD, contact CS Odessa sales for details on completive up grades of any quantity.



ConceptDraw Solution Park

ConceptDraw Solution Park is an online collection of visual solutions for knowledge workers designed to provide productivity increasing solutions for all ConceptDraw products. ConceptDraw Solution Park contains many subject areas for professional applications. It delivers solutions for Project Management, Business Productivity, Universal Diagramming and Collaboration. To address personal goal setting CS Odessa has added the popular Crystal Mapping SaaS and desktop applications bringing you a powerful personal development tool to augment you and your team's work.

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CS Odessa Announces that ConceptDraw PROJECT v6 Import & Exports to Microsoft Project

PR Contact: Olin Reams
Phone: (408) 441-1150
oreams@csodessa.com

ConceptDraw PROJECT gains ability to exchange data with MS Project

San Jose, California (PRWEB) 23, March 2011  - CS Odessa today announced that ConceptDraw PROJECT v6 now has the ability to import and export Microsoft Project XML files, with new PROJECT EXCHANGE. Because of this ability to exchange data between ConceptDraw PROJECT and MS Project; users have increased flexibility on how to exchange project information with all members of the project team. The exchange of project data across different project applications keeps everyone informed and allows for quality collaboration among team members, as well as 3rd parties that have involvement in your project.
The ability to exchange project information is key to a project’s success. ConceptDraw PROJECT 6 has the ability to save to a MS Project XML file format so that ConceptDraw PROJECT files can be shared with users of MS Project (2003, 2007, and 2010) as well as any other project management tools that can accurately import MS Project xml file format.  This allows users of ConceptDraw PROJECT 6 and ConceptDraw Office 2 (contains ConceptDraw PROJECT 6) to generate project content that can be shared with all team members.
Project participants also have the ability to import MS Project files into ConceptDraw PROJECT 6 and ConceptDraw Office 2. This gives users an excellent alternative on the way they manage projects, and assists in the interoperability of project information between team members who have Macintosh and PC computers.
The ability to exchange data between ConceptDraw Office and MS Project is a big plus for project members because they can then use the other the other project tools that are part of ConceptDraw Office. As an example, ConceptDraw MINDMAP 7, part of ConceptDraw Office 2, can be used as a project front- end to brainstorm, build processes, identify contingencies and organize information for presentations to brief team members and stakeholders. The PROJECT EXCHANGE can be found in the CS Odessa ConceptDraw Solution Park.
CS Odessa provides a range of professional project software tools that assist you during every stage of your project. ConceptDraw Office uses powerful ConceptDraw INGYRE2 technology to make all tasks as easy as pushing a few buttons. The top to bottom integration of ConceptDraw Office, which includes the innovative standalone ConceptDraw PROJECT 6 product, are valuable tools to help Project Managers work towards their organization’s success.
In addition, CS Odessa also provides many project management solution add-ins that can be downloaded from ConceptDraw Solution Park. The combination of ConceptDraw Product and ConceptDraw Solution Park, from CS Odessa makes for an unbeatable value in project management software tools.
For more information, visit www.conceptdraw.com.
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CS Odessa Announces ConceptDraw MindWave Integrates With SAP® StreamWork™

CS Odessa Announces ConceptDraw MindWave Integrates With SAP® StreamWork™
Through Integration, ConceptDraw MindWave 3.0 Allows Teams to Visualize
The Process of Collaborative Decision Making

SAN JOSE, Calif., February 16, 2011 – CS Odessa today announced that its popular ConceptDraw MindWave, a cloud-based mind-mapping application, is available within the SAP® StreamWork™ application. ConceptDraw MindWave version 3.0 is the newest release of CS Odessa’s proven web-based mind-mapping tool, which has been adopted by individuals and organizations around the world. ConceptDraw MindWave can use both cloud- and desktop-based information to generate mind maps. Through integration with SAP StreamWork, ConceptDraw MindWave brings easy-to-use map visualization features to customers. Ease of use combined with ConceptDraw MindWave desktop integration provides organizations with the ability to produce presentations and documentation that augment any planning or decision-making process.

“Mind mapping was one of the most requested features by users of SAP StreamWork,” said Holly Simmons, senior director, OnDemand Marketing, SAP. “With OpenSocial, CS Odessa was able to integrate MindWave easily with SAP StreamWork, delivering value to customers rapidly.”
SAP StreamWork is a cloud-based collaborative decision-making solution that brings together people, information and structure to help teams solve problems, brainstorm, collect feedback, build consensus and/or drive decisions.  By using ConceptDraw MindWave and ConceptDraw Office (a powerful suite of products including ConceptDraw MINDMAP, ConceptDraw PROJECT, and ConceptDraw PRO), with SAP StreamWork, teams can visualize the process of collaborative decision making, and quickly transition from planning to implementation.

 “ConceptDraw MindWave was developed to address our customers’ requirements for collaborative meeting support and finished documentation,” explains Olin Reams, general manager of CS Odessa. “Now by adding support for SAP StreamWork as a collaboration platform, we have addressed many organization’s requirements for an enterprise solution that allows users to visualize collaborative decision making, manage information and prepare supporting presentations. ConceptDraw MindWave integrated with SAP StreamWork provides key value and is a great time saver for a manager’s decision making.”
ConceptDraw MindWave leverages ConceptDraw INGYRE2 integration technology, allowing for effortless content generation. ConceptDraw MindWave can be found in CS Odessa’s collaboration area of ConceptDraw Solution Park and tightly integrates with ConceptDraw MINDMAP and ConceptDraw Office, addressing many of the documentation requirements in modern organizations.

About CS Odessa
Founded in 1993, Computer Systems Odessa supplies cross-platform productivity tools and graphics technologies to professional and corporate users around the world. With headquarters in Odessa, Ukraine, and an office in San Jose, Calif., USA, CS Odessa sells products internationally through resellers in over 25 countries. The ConceptDraw line of products has won numerous awards and is used by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world.
For more information, visit www.conceptdraw.com.
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ConceptDraw is a registered trademark, and ConceptDraw Office, ConceptDraw Solution Park, ConceptDraw PRO, ConceptDraw MINDMAP, ConceptDraw PROJECT, and ConceptDraw Solution Browser are trademarks of CS Odessa. SAP, SAP StreamWork and all SAP logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

SAP Forward-looking Statement
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

PR Contact
Rebecca Hurst
Kinetic.PR, LLC for CS Odessa
rebecca@kineticprllc.com
Office: (650) 679-9282
Mobile: (650) 274-7533

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CS Odessa Announces Update to ConceptDraw MindWave

CS Odessa Announces Update to ConceptDraw MindWave, a No-Cost Mind Mapping Gadget for Google Wave

San Jose, California, June 2, 2010 – CS Odessa has released an updated version of its popular mind mapping tool, ConceptDraw MindWave for Google Wave. This is a no charge Google Wave add-in, which enables users to rapidly collaborate with any amount of people, from 2 to 2000.

ConceptDraw MindWave provides teams the opportunity to interactively collaborate on a mind map while building a map structure that represents the focus of collaboration. The mind map can then take full advantage of Google Wave playback, or be downloaded to one’s desktop for further development using ConceptDraw MINDMAP.

Improved Functionality of ConceptDraw MindWave 2:

· Getting Started mind map on first launch to introduce new users to functionality.

· Horizontal scroll bar for more versatile navigation.

· Automatic hyper linking of URL topic text.

· Added help and privacy resources to gadget

· New shortcuts and many usability improvements

Olin Reams, General Manager for the Americas at CS Odessa, observes, “We demonstrated ConceptDraw MindWave, at the recent Google I/O Developers Conference. ConceptDraw MindWave was presented in the Sandbox and was a huge success.”

“Many of the developers and spectators in attendance were able to immediately see the great potential in being able to build and store a mind map whose access can be embedded anywhere HTML appropriate, such as a web page or enterprise portal. Participants are then free to discover and interact with the wave mind map, join the conversation, and add or edit information. The end result is a great collaborative productivity tool.”

ConceptDraw MindWave is a no cost gadget for Google Wave. To install ConceptDraw MindWave, please visit: http://www.conceptdraw.com/mindwave.

ABOUT CS ODESSA

Founded in 1993, Computer Systems Odessa supplies cross-platform productivity tools and graphics technologies to professional and corporate users around the world. With headquarters in Odessa, Ukraine and an office in California, CS Odessa sells products internationally through resellers in over 25 countries. The ConceptDraw Productivity Line of products has won numerous awards and is used by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world.

www.conceptdraw.com

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CS Odessa Releases Japanese Language Version of ConceptDraw MINDMAP

CS ODESSA LOCALIZED SOFTWARE NOW GIVES JAPANISE SPEAKERS ACCESS TO THE POWERFUL MINDMAPING FUNCTIONALITY AVAILABLE IN CONCEPTDRAW MINDMAP v 6

ODESSA, Ukraine, April 20, 2010 – CS Odessa (http://www.conceptdraw.com) originator of ConceptDraw MINDMAP an industry leading mind mapping product and part of ConceptDraw’s powerful business suite, ConceptDraw Office, is now available with a Japanese language interface. All of the supported language interfaces are available to users inside of a single product, there is no need to download and install a separate product for each language variation. Customers do not have to wait to see how support for their language will roll out, all supported language interfaces are released at the same time. ConceptDraw MINDMAP for Macintosh supports English, German, French, and Japanese (new) languages; ConceptDraw MINDMAP for Windows supports English, German, French, Russian (new) and Japanese (new) languages. Plus, ConceptDraw MINDMAP has many language dictionaries built-in the product to support map content in languages such as Spanish and Portuguese.

“By localization of ConceptDraw MindMap to Japanese we are demonstrating our commitment to that important market and ensuring that our Japanese customers have access to all of the powerful functionality contained in our product,” said Yuriy Varbanets, Product Manager for ConceptDraw MINDMAP. “By having all of the available language interfaces in a single product we go a long ways towards eliminating any pricing penalties on a group of users because of their language preference.”

All customers of ConceptDraw MINDMAP version 6 can receive a no charge update to the new language interfaces by downloading the most recent version of the product available on the CS Odessa website.

ABOUT CONCEPTDRAW PRODUCTIVITY LINE

The ConceptDraw product line for Macintosh and Windows is comprised of:

ConceptDraw Office

Powerful integrated productivity software suite that allows one to plan, do and manage any process or project

ConceptDraw PRO

Diagramming and drawing software

ConceptDraw MINDMAP

Brainstorming tool that utilizes mind mapping techniques to help organize ideas and tasks

ConceptDraw PROJECT

Professional project management software

ConceptDraw WebWave Plug-in

Software for creating professional diagrams and drawings for website development

ConceptDraw NetDiagrammer Plug-in

Network and system design

ABOUT CS ODESSA

Founded in 1993, Computer Systems Odessa supplies cross-platform productivity tools and graphics technologies to professional and corporate users. With headquarters in Odessa, Ukraine and an office in California, USA, CS Odessa sells products in over 120 countries. To learn more about CS Odessa, please visit:

http://www.conceptdraw.com/

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CS Odessa Announces ConceptDraw MindWave

PRESS RELEASE

CS Odessa announces ConceptDraw MindWave a no charge mind mapping add-in for Google Wave

San Jose, California, on March 1st, 2010 – CS Odessa released a version of its mind mapping tool for Google Wave. This is a no charge add-in to Google Wave that can be used as part of Google Wave to map out a strategy rapidly or brainstorm on a critical topic. The ConceptDraw MindWave for Google Wave tool allows teams to collaborate on a mind map in an interactive flowing manner building a map structure that represents the planned work.

The map add-in supports Google Wave playback that allows one to step back through a map. Once a mind map is has the contents from the interactive session the mind map file can then be downloaded to one’s desktop to be further developed using ConceptDraw MINDMAP for Macintosh or Windows.

Olin Reams, General Manager for the Americas at CS Odessa, states, “We hear from our customers that collaboration tools are critical for team communication today. It is what gives them the competitive edge needed to maintain flexibility. Google Wave and ConceptDraw MindWave are free tools that deliver seamless communication inside or outside your organization”.

Yuriy Varbanets, Product Manager for ConceptDraw MINDMAP, adds, “We feel that Google Wave is a great collaboration backbone for us to support with our collaboration tool. Beta customers have been talking up about how well suited it is to their planning process.”

Learn more about ConceptDraw MINDMAP add-in for Google Wave on the ConceptDraw
website http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/mindwave

ABOUT CS ODESSA

Founded in 1993, Computer Systems Odessa supplies cross-platform productivity tools and graphics technologies to professional and corporate users around the world. With headquarters in Odessa, Ukraine and an office in California, CS Odessa sells products internationally through resellers in over 25 countries. The ConceptDraw Productivity Line of products has won numerous awards and is used by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world.

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CS Odessa to Host Free ConceptDraw Office Webinar

CS Odessa will be holding a seminar on ConceptDraw Office on March 4th, 2010 at 10 am PST. The primary focus will be ConceptDraw MINDMAP, but also addressed is how ConceptDraw Office works together in an integrated manner.


https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/406392209

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Posted in: ConceptDraw MindMap 5,ConceptDraw Office,CS Odessa,olin reams

Mind Mapping Updates for Snow Leopard OS X 10.6

For those of you who have upgraded to the latest Mac OS- Snow Leopard you may have encountered some difficulties running your existing applications. While the software companies are well informed about these impending changes that may impact on their software sometimes it is hard to get the patches out the door exactly when the new operating system ships. You will be happy to know that Mindjet has recently released an update for MindManager 7 which will now allow you to run MindManager for the Mac under Apple's latest operating system called Snow Leopard. You can download the update by clicking here.

Likewise, I just received word from CS Odessa that announced that all of the current versions of their ConceptDraw productivity software product line now fully supports the Apple Macintosh OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard operating system. You can find the ConceptDraw Office Update by clicking here. So if you are using ConceptDraw MindMap with Snow Leaopard just click on the link and you will be mind mapping in seconds on your Mac with the latest and greatest operating system.

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Posted in: ConceptDraw MindMap 5,ConceptDraw Office,CS Odessa,Macintosh,mind mapping,Mindjet,MindManager 7 Mac,Snow Leopard

Using Variables in Adobe Captivate 4

One of the really exciting new features in Adobe Captivate 4 is variables. Using variables allows the developer to personalize the experience when the user is interacting with your video. Adobe Captivate 4 allows you to use both User Variables as well as built in System Variables in your projects. While working with ConceptDraw for MindMap Projects, I created a short video which shows you just how easy it is to go from the ConceptDraw Mindmap to ConceptDraw Project. Using User Variables I captured the user's full name in a User Variable called v_Name which then gets stored, and is then used throughout the simulation video to personalize the experience. You will see once you enter your name that the guiding captions now include your name at the beginning of each prompt. This is a really nice touch to your simulation videos and one I know I will be using more and more. In a future video I will show you just how easy it is to create the User variable and then use it within your video. Click here to view the simulation video.

In addition to personalizing the video simulation, I also demonstrate how I can use a widget which is a new feature found in Adobe Captivate 4. Using the Certificate widget, in conjunction with the Quizzing feature found in Adobe Captivate 4, I was able to create two questions which were then followed up with a certificate which included the users name, the name of the course, their score, and grade on the quiz. The Certificate widget uses variables that a passed along to the certificate from within Adobe Captivate 4 which make this a rather easy task to accomplish. So when you run the simulation, enter your full name and then watch as it is populated throughout the session. When you get to the end of the quiz notice how the certificate includes all the information which can then be printed out for the user. Adobe Captivate 4 has numerous widgets and system variables that can be used in your projects. I hope this gives you some idea of the power of these two features and I welcome your feedback.

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Posted in: Adobe Captivate,Adobe Captivate 4,ConceptDraw Mindmap for Projects,CS Odessa,User Variables

CS Odessa Releases ConceptDraw MindMap for Projects

CS Odessa recently announced the release of ConceptDraw MindMap for Projects for Macintosh and Windows at a list price of $299. ConceptDraw MindMap for Projects takes advantage of ConceptDraw MindMap as well ConceptDraw Project. Both programs work collaboratively together, to help the user to brainstorm, plan and manage projects. One can easily go from mind mapping a project in ConceptDraw Mindmap and send the results to ConceptDraw Project to quickly develop your Gantt Chart. It is also possible to develop you project in ConceptDraw Project and create a mind map from the data. ConceptDraw Project is a full featured project management application that allows you to track budgets, resources and provides a rich array of reports that can be graphically presented and displayed. I'll have more to show you in the next couple of weeks as I begin to use the program more.

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INTELLIGENT VISUAL MAPPING CONFERENCE

INTELLIGENT VISUAL MAPPING CONFERENCE:

October 2^nd and 3^rd 2008

AT:

COLLEGE of ST ELIZABETH, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY

·Become a more visually-oriented systems thinker, decision maker and problem solver.

· Increase your worth value to your clients, colleagues and employer.

· Take your information management strategies to a higher level of effectiveness.

· Streamline your business processes and procedures, becoming lean and effective.

· Discover how to develop a comprehensive and effective marketing plan utilizing visual mapping.

· Network with and learn best practices from visual mapping thought leaders.

· Realize your information management potential and conquer information inertia.

· Become a superior business manager who can utilize and integrate linear and non-linear information.

· Understand the monetized value of your business information economy.

IF YOU DON’T WANT TO EXPERIENCE THIS SUCCESS:

DON’T REGISTER AT: https://www.regonline.com/checkin.asp?eventid=608611

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