Odessa, Ukraine, April 10, 2007 – CS Odessa today announced the release of ConceptDraw MINDMAP 5 for Windows, an application that is targeted at increasing productivity for business and individuals. Version 5 has an improved new look and feel, and increased integration with MS Office and MS Project management software (also tightly integrated with CS Odessa Project 3). Version 5 has extensive support for mind mapping, personal productivity methodologies and brainstorming techniques within an easy to use software tool.

Quick and easy text outlining is essential for most tasks; ConceptDraw MINDMAP 5 has a unique text outline view that can be presented simultaneously with the map view. MINDMAP 5 also allows users to rapidly switch between the map view and the outlined text description, with all changes and additions appearing real-time in both views.

To address the customer requirement for visually rich mind maps ConceptDraw MINDMAP 5 now has smooth lines and text along with gradient fills and transparency settings for any map element that gives users an unparalleled amount of control over a mind map’s appearance. Vector drawing tools contained in MINDMAP 5 allow users to draw handmade style mind maps or create custom visual elements and shapes for decorating a document.

MINDMAP 5 includes support for personal productivity methodologies, such as Getting Things Done by Dave Allen; ConceptDraw MINDMAP allows users to add, edit and track task information, priorities and links in detailed project maps or build a simple task and priority map to track task progress. MINDMAP 5 has added integration with MS Outlook as another essential element for integrating one’s workflow into a mind map.

MINDMAP 5 has new Brainstorming features that allow users to quickly add new ideas as free-floating topics, and then freely rearrange them via drag and drop. A built-in session timer manages the scope of the brain storming sessions. MINDMAP 5 now has a more extensive feature set that allows users to manage brainstorming sessions to achieve optimum results.

MINDMAP 5 has a suggested retail price of $199, educational and nonprofit pricing is available.

You can read more information about ConceptDraw MINDMAP 5 and download Free Trial version at: http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/products/mindmap/overview.php

The owners of earlier versions can upgrade to ConceptDraw MINDMAP 5 for only $129 at: http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/purchase/mindmap/upgrade.php

GTD and Getting Things Done are registered trademarks of Dave Allen and Co. There is no endorsement by Dave Allen and Company of MINDMAP 5.

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 internationally through resellers in over 25 countries. The ConceptDraw Productivity Line of products has won numerous awards (http://www.conceptdraw.com) and is used by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world.

Contact: Olga Danilina
Email: o.danilina@csodessa.com
Phone: +38 (0482) 22 66 14