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Description

Mind Map Maker for Excel is a native Windows desktop Excel-based app that turns plain-text lists and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) data into visual mind maps, org charts, and flowcharts directly inside Microsoft Excel (2016+). Engineered for technical users, analysts, and project managers who want to eliminate manual shape drawing, the add-in uses a local calculation engine to determine geometric node placement, spacing, and connector path routing automatically. Technical Overview & Key Capabilities: • Local Execution & Data Privacy: Runs on-premise as a native COM add-in. All diagram calculations occur locally on your machine—no spreadsheet data is transmitted to external cloud servers or third-party web whiteboards. • Automated Layout Engine: Reads hierarchical text rows or WBS codes (e.g., 1.1, 1.2) to calculate layout geometry, position shapes, and draw straight, elbow, or curved connector lines with zero manual drag-and-drop. • Native Office Shape Export: Renders diagrams using standard Microsoft Office graphic objects. Generated charts can be copied and pasted directly into Word or PowerPoint as fully editable, native shapes without losing formatting or requiring add-in installation for viewers. • Ribbon UI Integration: Adds a dedicated tab to the Excel ribbon with single-click tools to insert, delete, reorder, elevate (Make Parent), or demote (Make Child) node tiers and filter tree rendering depth (Levels 1–5). • Distribution & Compatibility: Distributed via official Microsoft Store and Microsoft Marketplace channels. Supports Windows 10/11 (X86/X64) and desktop Office 2016 or newer ($2.99/mo, fully functional free trial available).

Description

PDNob Mind Map is designed to cater to a multitude of requirements, whether you're engaged in studying, working, or collaborating with a team, by offering tools like mind maps, flowcharts, UML diagrams, and more. This platform enables you to brainstorm ideas and systematically organize plans in various formats. The organizational chart serves as an excellent tool for brainstorming, allowing users to visualize the intricate relationships between different events. Additionally, the fishbone diagram is particularly useful for pinpointing both existing and potential factors related to a specific event, with each branch representing a category of causes. For project management, the timeline chart is ideal for illustrating the chronological gaps between events, aiding in effective organization. The right and left structure diagram acts as a handy causal diagram that facilitates the quick creation of outlines for writing tasks. Furthermore, the UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagram is extensively utilized for analyzing current software systems and developing new application architectures. Lastly, the swimlane flowchart is commonly employed in cross-functional settings, providing a clear visual distinction of job roles and responsibilities for various sub-processes, thus enhancing clarity in collaborative efforts.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel Yes 

Integrations

Microsoft Excel No 

Pricing Details

$2.99
Monthly subscription. Volume discounts are available through Microsoft Marketplace. 7-day (Microsoft Store) or 30-day (Microsoft Marketplace) free trial.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$4.99 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Uniform Software Limited

Founded

2008

Country

United Kingdom

Website

uniformsoftware.com/mind-map-maker

Vendor Details

Company Name

PDNob

Country

United States

Website

mindmap.pdnob.com

Product Features

Mind Mapping

Brainstorming Yes 
Flowchart Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Planning Yes 
Publishing / Sharing Yes 
Templates Yes 

Product Features

Mind Mapping

Brainstorming No 
Flowchart No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Planning No 
Publishing / Sharing No 
Templates No 

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