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Posted by Frederick Wahl
May 14, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Thanks Alex, for taking the time to respond and welcome to the forum.
I don’t think you’ll find a more attentive and experienced customer base for this type of software - and if our comments are given the proper consideration, I’m sure you’ll be able to hone yours into some of the sharpest tools on the market.
You’re already off to a good start.
In my experience - most people, especially casual users, will lose interest fairly quickly if the software doesn’t fit intuitively into their workflow. Nobody wants to read a manual to get started. Then after the first rush of enthusiasm, a well thought out manual can be a very useful reference into the more subtle features.
There should also be no compromise on reliability or adaptability. Nothing kills a manic period of inspiration more than frustration.
My experience with Amode so far has been very encouraging regarding all of these aspects and I look forward to its further development.
Frederick
Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
May 14, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Here’s a new review that may shed some more light:
http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/amode-review/
Posted by Ian Goldsmid
May 15, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Hi
I just purchased Amode. It was a bit of an uphill struggle to make the decision, only because their previous product KnowledgeLink was such a disappointment (to me anyway).
There’s one key feature I’d like to see added to Amode, which is the unique Timeline view of Matchware Mindview V3: see http://www.matchware.com/en/products/mindview/features.htm#Timeline. The timeline structure is a superb addition to a map, outline, calendar, or Gantt view.
One odd thing I’ve found is that there’s no right click menu in the rtf Notes Editor - would like to see that. Would also be great if in due course they could include a simple on board web browser (also useful for viewing pdf,s and office docs internally), like MindManager 8 now has.
Overall I agree with everyone’s sentiments - its shaping up to be a truly innovative product - combining information management, planning & GTD in an enjoyably novel way.
Ian Goldsmid
Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
May 15, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Ian,
The timeline view you suggest is indeed excellent and the main reason I would have bought Matchware’s program a long time ago if I hadn’t managed to control my CRIMP tendencies.
Another interesting approach to putting data on a timeline that has been discussed here is Noah / Stratovista. Again, this was the main reason for my testing that software.
Alexander
Posted by Mike H
May 15, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I purchased Amode last weekend. It fits my personal needs pretty well. I emailed Alex with a number of ideas and he responded very quickly, which is very encouraging.
From the pure outline perspective, I suggested adding hoisting and an ability to resize the items in the tree, along with an ability to vary the distance between items.
While time will tell, it seems that Mindsystems is eager to turn this into a strong package. I support the idea of a timeline view, as well.
Mike