Saturday, October 31, 2009

NEWSLETTER: TPAssist and MindManager 8.1

Mindjet has recently updated MindManager version 8. What does this mean for TPAssist users, find out below.

In this newsletter we outline the following:
  • MindManager 8.1
  • Who and What is TPAssist?
  • What is TPAssist 2007?
  • What is TPAssistCapture?
  • Our Tools for Getting Things Done (GTD).

MindManager 8.1

For users of TPAssist 2007:

If you are using MindManager 6 or 7, there is no issue.

If you are using MindManager 8, you should consider the following before updating your copy of MindManager.

  • If you are NOT using the Outlook Integrated Linkage Module, there is no issue, you can upgrade to service pack 1 immediately.
  • If you are using the Outlook Integrated Linkage Module (OLIM) you must wait for the next update for TPAssist 2007. This is because TPAssist 2007 is compiled against specific versions of MindManager.

Finally, there is no impact on any of our TPAssistCapture components with relation to MindManager 8.1.

Who and What is TPAssist?

As you may have already discovered our resources and software add-ins aim to extend the return on your investment in MindManager® and/or Mindjet® Catalyst. Here is a snapshot of how and where:

  • Instantly capture, store and process your e-mails, ideas, tasks, notes and next actions.
  • Automate and Integrate your task based mind maps
    • Automate task dates with finite control.
    • Get multi-map task detail roll-up.
    • Capture and roll-up financial information.
    • Create workplace Dashboards.
    • Manage work / life balance.
  • Export task and financial information to Microsoft® Excel®.
  • Integrate action mapping with Microsoft® Outlook®.
  • Work with complex projects and task based maps in Multi-map mode.
  • Roll-up & Publish multi-maps to Microsoft Project.
  • Enable multi-user workflow and auditing with Mindjet Connect.

We deliver this capabilities with two products: TPAssistCapture and TPAssist 2007.

What is TPAssist 2007?

The majority of the capabilities mentioned above are achieved through the use of TPAssist 2007 For Mindjet® MindManager®, if you haven't already, Get the free 30-day trial today!

TPAssist 2007 is must have for everyone harnessing the power of Mindjet MindManager to understand and manage the complexities of work and life.

"Visualize, Act, Journal and Automate in the Context of Your Goals."

What is TPAssistCapture?

TPAssistCapture helps you realise the concept of instantly capturing, storing and processing your e-mails, ideas, tasks, notes and next actions.

Whilst not limited to, TPAssistCapture is a must have for anyone utilising MindManager with the Getting Things Done (GTD) approach developed by David Allen (www.davidco.com).

TPAssistCapture for Mindjet® MindManager® and TPAssistCapture for Microsoft® Outlook® are FREE.

Download TPAssistCapture for Mindjet® MindManager® and TPAssistCapture for Microsoft® Outlook® today!

Our Tools for Getting Things Done (GTD)

We have a three part approach to assisting with using MindManager as your GTD next action manager and general list manager:

  • Part 1 is our GTD Template.
  • Part 2 is TPAssistCapture, which is a tool for sending content to your maps.
  • It helps you keep focused on the task at hand, by giving you the means to instantly capture, store and process your e-mails, ideas, tasks, notes and actions.
  • Part 3 is the "Capture / Process / Store" capabilities delivered as part of TPAssist 2007.

We also have included a comprehensive and must have "Getting Started" guide with TPAssist 2007, it includes setup and routines for "Zeroing In", the Weekly Review and more. All you need to do is download the FREE 30 day trial and open the Help.

Friday, October 30, 2009

TPAssist 2007: Known Issue - MindManager 8.1 & Outlook Integrated Linkage Module

Mindjet has recently updated MindManager version 8, with service pack 1 (i.e. MindManager 8.1.920)

What does this mean for TPAssist users? For users of TPAssist 2007:

If you are using MindManager 6 or 7, there is no issue.

If you are using MindManager 8, you should consider the following before updating your copy of MindManager.

  • If you are NOT using the Outlook Integrated Linkage Module, there is no issue, you can upgrade to service pack 1 immediately.
  • If you are using the Outlook Integrated Linkage Module (OLIM) you must wait for the next update for TPAssist 2007. This is because TPAssist 2007 is compiled against specific versions of MindManager.

Finally, there is no impact on any of our TPAssistCapture components with relation to MindManager 8.1.