MindManager add-ins evolution

Everything has to come to an end. Whilst it was not an easy decision, it was inevitable. We will no longer be updating our add-ins for Mindjet® MindManager.

As of now, our add-ins are fully integrated with MindManager® v6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (2012). Whilst the add-ins will remain available for the foreseeable future, we won't be supporting Mindjet® for Windows v11, MindManager® v14 or any future version.

Our focus is still to provide tools and techniques to help you make optimal use of your most precious resource - "Time".

Beta Testing CAAP

We are inviting beta testers of our latest software tool. If you are using Microsoft® Outlook® to organise and manage meetings, this tool will save you time. You can find out more, watch a video and download the add-in via our website: http://tpassist.com/caap.

MindManager add-ins Update

Whilst we are doing our best and are in contact with Mindjet®, unfortunately, we have not been able to get TPAssist 2007 or TPAssist Capture working correctly with the latest and previous versions of MindManager® (aka Mindjet® for Windows v11 or MindManager® v14). The add-ins still integrates fully with MindManager® v6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

TPAssist 2007 version 1.8.6 - Release Notes

TPAssist 2007 for Mindjet® MindManager® has been updated.

Version 1.8.6 is a maintenance update.

Improvements:

• Task start/due date and duration handling adjusted for MindManager 2012
• Journal Dialog supports "Minutes" in duration (MindManager 2012 only)
• Task "Levelling" uses map calendar (for MindManager 2012 and MindManager 9)
• Outlook Integrated Linkage Module compiled for MindManager 2012 (10.0.445)
• Journal Tab adjusted to include "Active" button
• Send Map and Send Topic support "date"

Fixes:

• Journaling in multi-map now updates parent map's topic after child map (so correct priority/percent complete/flags are reflected).
• Task Summary correctly collecting "due date" as overdue not just today
• Auto-Journal no longer leaves "NOTES MACRO" tree in new maps
• Hours in day handled correctly.
• Auto-Clear Background will be skipped if font colour and background colo are the same.
• Topic Tree Template no longer processes Research and other control topics

Download the update via our download page.

What's New in TPAssist 2007 - Version 1.8

Version 1.8 of our addin for Mindjet® MindManager® contains a raft of new capabilities and improvements (Read the details here).

See the latest updates in action on Youtube.

These new capabilities include:

• Quick Links Map V2 (Group Headings, Linked Lists, Speed Keys and Tagging)
• Auto Follow (ability to interact with the target of a hyper linked topic)

We have optimised the following to make them more "GTD" like:

• Journal Tab
• Some of the Ribbon commands (Activate Task and Defer Task).

The dialog used by the following have been completely re-worked:

• Send Topic
• Link At
• Send Map
• TPAssistCapture (System Tray) and Outlook

The capture tools have been further optimsied with multi-select support and other cool features.

And finally, we added the ability to customised Excel export colours and added a new template for financial data.

Read about all the details via our help file.

TPAssistCapture version 1.3 - Release notes

TPAssistCapture for Mindjet® MindManager® has been updated.

This update introduces hot key functionality, includes the new look capture dialog boxes developed for TPAssist 2007 version 1.8 and also includes some minor bug fixes.

The new look capture dialog box, where Category/TAG and Link At are displayed side by side and each list areas is wider allowing for longer Quick Link title. The new capture dialog box also includes configurable ALT keys and buttons to increase the speed at which frequently used Quick Links can be accessed. Next to the Category/Tag and Link at label is a text box for searching the category/tag list. In addition, whilst searching you can use the UP and DOWN arrow keyboard keys to select the PREVIOUS/NEXT item that matches the search string. This new capture dialog box is used in the Capture Tool in Windows System Tray, within MindManager's send topic and send map commands, and within Capture for Microsoft Outlook.

This version now has system wide Hotkey capability (configured via the options for the Capture Tool in the Windows System Tray).

See our product help pages for further details.

Download these updates via our download pages:

• TPAssistCapture for Mindjet® MindManager®
• TPAssistCapture for Microsoft® Outlook®

TPAssist 2007 version 1.8.3 - Release Notes

TPAssist 2007 for Mindjet® MindManager® has been updated.


Version 1.8 is a major feature update.



Additional capabilities within version 1.8:

• Quick Links Map V2 (Group Headings, Linked Lists, Speed Keys and Tagging)
• Auto Follow (ability to interact with the target of a hyper linked topic)
• Journal TAB "GTDised"
• New Look Capture Dialogues
• Topic Ribbon Commands "GTDised"
• Capture tools optimized
• Excel Enhancements

See the help web site for further details.

Fixes:

• Minor fixes to Journalling in multi-maps
• Minor typos in dialog boxes
• Fixed Journal Reference - Central topic if missing
• Minor typos in Basket Processing dialog boxes

Download the update via our download page.

TPAssistCapture for Outlook version 1.2.6

We're recently released an update to TPAssistCapture for Outlook.

This update, version 1.2.6, fixes a bug when capturing e-mails with the exact same "sent date/time".

You can download the update from here: http://www.tpassist.com/Downloads/DownloadReadMe.aspx?prod=6&release=1

Remember to close Outlook before you run the download.

TPAssist 2007 works with MindManager 8.2 BETA

Mindjet is approaching the release of MindManager 8.2. You can read more about it and download the latest BETA via Mindjet's Blog. http://blog.mindjet.com/

We've been actively testing TPAssist 2007 (v1.6.8) and TPAssistCapture (v1.2.3) with MindManager 8.2 (build 302) and thus far have seen no issues.

Feel free to try MindManager 8.2 yourself.

Download TPAssist 2007 here: http://www.tpassist.com/Downloads/

Note: as with MindManager 8.1, TPAssist customer who are also using the Outlook Integrated Linkage Module (OLIM) must wait for the next update for TPAssist 2007. This is because TPAssist 2007 must be compiled against specific versions of MindManager in order for the Outlook 2003/2007 add-in to load correctly.

TPAssist 2007 version 1.6.7 - Release Notes

TPAssist 2007 for Mindjet® MindManager® has been updated. Version 1.6.7 is a maintenance update.

Tips for applying this update:

• If using Microsoft VISTA Service 1 or 2, please use the Control Panel to uninstall TPAssist 2007 before applying this update (if using the Outlook Integrated Linkage Module, please uninstall all occurrences of TPAssist 2007 listed in the Control Panel).
• In all cases, MindManager and Outlook should be closed before uninstalling and installing updates.
• Download and install the update.

Additional capabilities within version 1.6.7:

• Options dialog now support the capability to "override" Outlook protection when in Mindjet Connect maps, the dialog also supports the capability to switch off OILM integration (performance increase); and ability to inherit Central Topic for %r macro if the Journal Reference is omitted in the topic tree.

Fixes:

• Multi-map Tree Update now using specific map's Tree Update properties.
• Link At now copying Financial Capabilities correctly.
• Send Topic command no longer has option to "delete topic" if used on a central topic.
• Link At and Add to Quicklinks commands now disabled in unsaved maps.
• Typo in Options dialog.
• Journal Tab and Tree Update not calculating "%y" macros in Status Callouts.
• %y0 and %y1 Macros incorrectly counting current topic in count (not just subtopics).
• Create auto-command now works in Floating Topics.

TPAssist 2007 version 1.6 - What's New

TPAssist 2007 for Mindjet® MindManager®, version 1.6 - What's New?

The "Capture/Store/Process" capabilities have been incorporated, effectively replacing the need for the MindManager add- in component of TPAssistCapture.

Optimisation of the MindManager 7 & 8 Ribbon: Help, Options and Save All have been moved to a new group, "Tools", making the "Topic" group first (NOTE: The Licensing and Check For Update commands are now part of "Options" on the Tools Tab)

Help has been moved to the Cloud (reducing install foot-print and also providing access to richer resources).

"GTD Alignment" phase 1:

• Added "Link At" capability to Capture/Store/Process;
• Improved functionality of Send Topic;
• Introduced the concept of "Sent Topic and Link At" in the same single operation;
• Better/Automated integration with Outlook (when sending topics and creating) (Outlook Integration can be "turned off" at topic level);
• Introduced concept of "Auto-Journal" to Capture/Store/Process

Streamlined installation process: The Outlook Integrated Linkage Module (ILM) component is now a separate install, reducing the need to check for Office configuration during the core add-in install and overhead for those not using ILM.

For other Fixes and minor enhancements, see our product history.

TPAssistCapture for Microsoft® Outlook®

Instantly convert your e-mails into next actions, using Mindjet® MindManager®.

This FREE Microsoft® Outlook® add-in helps you keep focused on the task at hand, by giving you the means to instantly convert your e-mails into next actions, using Mindjet® MindManager®.

In addition to capturing ideas using the System Tray Capture tool, you can now install and use our add-in for Microsoft® Outlook®. This tool makes use of the same Quick Links and MindManager basket processing provided by the TPAssistCapture (or TPAssist 2007 version 1.6 or above).

Read more about the capture process: http://www.tpassist.com/tpassistcapture

Download TPAssistCapture for Microsoft® Outlook®, it's FREE.

UPDATE: TPAssistCapture - new name, updated and enhanced

We have taken advantage of the need to fix an issue with working Mindjet Connect maps and released an update. In addition we have added a significant enhancement and also changed the name of this TPAssist 2007 companion product to align it more appropriately with our future plans.

The new functionality extends the existing ability relating to sending whole maps, by allowing you to capture and send topics and topic trees. The new name, TPAssistCapture, is aligned to our TPAssist 2007 future plans. So whilst not essential, if you aren't working with Mindjet Connect maps, we would encourage you to visit our Download pages on the web and update your installation as your earliest convenience.

Remember, before applying this update, process all captured items, then close Mindjet MindManager and the capture tool in your System Tray (Right-Click on the capture icon and choose "Close"). The update will install quickly and easily, and your settings and configurations should stay the same, providing you clear down your capture items, close MindManager and also close the System Tray Capture tool.

Click here to download TPAssistCapture version 1.1.

Introducing TPAssistCapture For Mindjet® MindManager®: What is TPAssistCapture?

TPAssistCapture For Mindjet® MindManager®
Instantly capture, store and process your ideas, tasks, notes and next actions.

The purpose of TPAssistCapture is to help you keep focused on the task at hand, by giving you the means to instantly capture, store and process your ideas, tasks, notes and next actions(1).

What is TPAssistCapture?

Is this familiar?

You are working away on your highest priority when something new arrives... an e-mail, the phone rings, a knock on the door or your mind wonders.

You realise that you can't deal with the item quickly because it needs further attention?

This is a potential distraction because this new thing has your attention and it may not be the best thing to be doing right now. Therefore you must capture it for consideration at another time...

Is there an answer...

Sure, single-Click TPAssistCapture Capture, type in your note. Tag it. Send it.

Great, in an instant you have recovered your focus.

So later, when your high priority items complete, you'll be ready to process your "In-Tray" again. Just open MindManager, choose TPAssistCapture "Process Basket" and collect your ideas, tasks, notes and next actions. Then use your maps to manage your next actions as suggested in the Getting Things Done (GTD) approach...


Download TPAssistCapture For Mindjet® MindManager® right now... its FREE!



(1) "Next Actions" are a concept widely associated with the Getting Things Done (GTD) approach developed by David Allen (www.davidco.com <http://www.davidco.com>).


Mindjet and MindManager are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Mindjet, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.


GTD and Getting Things Done are registered trademarks of David Allen & Co..

NEWSLETTER - Mindjet® MindManager® 8

Update for TPAssist 2007

Mindjet® have just released MindManager® 8. This update is being described by Analyst IDC as "a game changer."

A maintenance update, version 1.5.15, of TPAssist 2007 For Mindjet® MindManager® has been made available to facilitate this significant Mindjet update.

To apply our update, install MindManager® 8 first, then just download and install the latest TPAssist 2007 download.

You can download the update here, remember to close MindManager before applying the update (and Outlook if you are using the Outlook integration).


TPAssist: Mapping actions in the context of their ultimate goal.

Extend your investment in MindManager® and/or Mindjet® Connect with TPAssist 2007 for Mindjet® MindManager®.

• Supercharge your mind map based task lists, automate tasks, get task detail roll-up, capture and roll-up financial information, enable workflow and create workplace Dashboards.
• Export task and financial information to Microsoft® Excel® and Project.
• Integrate with Microsoft® Outlook®
• Work in Multimap mode.

A must have for project managers and anyone collaborating on shared task maps.
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TPAssist 2007 version 1.5 - What's New

TPAssist 2007 for Mindjet® MindManager® version 1.5 includes many new features and improvements. These include:

• Financial Capabilities that allow you to manage effort and costs with-in your maps.

• The ability to export map project and task information to Microsoft Excel in a format suitable for generating pivot tables and charts.

• A Microsoft Project export capability that is Multimap enabled, supports effort and fixed cost and will perform roll-up of task information to produce overview or summary project Gantt charts.

• A growing list of features and capabilities that enhance your Mindjet Connect experience. These including the Attachment Cache, My Tasks, Multimap export to Excel and the new Multimap enabled Microsoft Project export.

• Several productivity enhancement, including "My Tasks", export To-Dos, customisable "Topic Status", Update Outlook Integration, Multi-select Journaling, Multi-select Topic properties, enhanced resource handling, file shortcut support, customisable HTML Viewer page and topic tree template creator.

• The ability to track and compare original target date verses actual completion.

• A set of new MindManager 7 Ribbon short-cut commands and finally a number of "under the bonnet" performance enhancements and fixes.

Download TPAssist 2007 for Mindjet® MindManager® v7.2 / 6.2 today! (download for MindManager v7.1)

TPAssist 2007 v1.5 - Release Notes

TPAssist 2007 version 1.5 is now available for download.





Key new Features:

1. Financial Capabilities that allow you to manage effort and costs with-in your maps.



2. The ability to export map project and task information to Microsoft Excel in a format suitable for generating pivot tables and charts.



3. A Microsoft Project export capability that is Multimap enabled, supports effort and fixed cost and will perform roll-up of task information to produce overview or summary project Gantt charts.



4. A growing list of features and capabilities that enhance your Mindjet Connect experience. These including the Attachment Cache, My Tasks, Multimap export to Excel and the new Multimap enabled Microsoft Project export.



5. Several productivity enhancement, including "My Tasks", export To-Dos, customisable "Topic Status", Update Outlook Integration, Multi-select Journaling, Multi-select Topic properties, enhanced resource handling, file shortcut support, customisable HTML Viewer page and topic tree template creator.



6. The ability to track and compare original target date verses actual completion.



7. A set of new MindManager 7 Ribbon short-cut commands and finally a number of "under the bonnet" performance enhancements and fixes.

Enhancements:

1. Excel Export makes better use of the progress bar - increasing feedback on progress and properly supporting the cancel capability.



2. Export to Excel's Task List capability has been restructured decreasing the build time.



3. Export to Excel performs "auto-row" in more key places.



4. Overhaul of the the "Progress Bar" functionality and usage to improve feedback to long-running activities.



5. The Document Tab of TPAssist Console has been re-organised again such that it is more intuitive and that the most used features are more accessible.



6. Excel Export "issues" template has been evolved to make it applicable to a wider set of applications.

Fixes:

1. Levelling/Auto-date now taking into account hyperlinked topics.



2. Licensing Wizard now restored discounted subscription keys.



3. (1.4 bug) Tree Update not functioning correctly on "in-map" hyperlinked topics.



4. Tree Update not working in Floating Topics Trees.



5. Levelling/Auto-date "FF" function not working correctly.



6. Excel Export doesn't open Excel if no focus topic.



7. (1.4 bug) Tree Update completed hyperlinked topics didn't count towards parent's percent complete.



8. (1.4 bug) Resource Filter in Task Summary not working.



9. Journal Tab "duration" now defaults blank entries back to zero.



10. Outlook "link" e-mail item, when Outlook integration enabled by default, creates duplicate Outlook Tasks.



11. Dialogs get lost when error message or another application activates during open.



12. Tree Update of topics linked to specific submaps topics being back status of central topic, not target topic.



13. Licensing Wizard requiring administrator mode after install in Vista when UAC enabled.



14. Task Summary "Active Only" flag not bring ignored for "in the past" and "no date" items.



15. MM error message being hidden during Tree Updates of broken submaps links.



16. (1.4 bug) Tree Update not processing in-map target topic when "omit from tree update" on.



17. (1.5 beta bug) Tree Update crashing when closing an unchanged sub map.



18. Journal abbreviation too short.



19. Levelling/Auto-date not getting next date when first date in tree isn't set to level or is hyperlinked.



20. Levelling/Auto-date should not process priority 1, 2 or 3 topics.

TPAssist 2007 v1.5 - What's New - Productivity enhancements

TPAssist 2007 version 1.5 comes with several productivty focused enhancements:

• Productivity enhancements Use the "My Tasks" Task Summary filter to extract and summarise only task assigned to you.


• Build and then export the "Task Summary" to create portable "to-do" lists.


• "Topic Status" is now customisable and can include any existing TPAssist value-added properties plus work and other financial details, including estimates, actual and remaining values.


• Update Outlook Integration is a new Document tool that performs a batch up update of all topic that are using TPAssist's Outlook integration. This tools catches and synchronises changes to made with-in Outlook or the map topics.


• The Journal Tab is now Multi-select enabled, permitting you to make changes to a selection of topics at the same time.


• The Properties component of the Topic Tab is now multi-select enabled, permitting you to make changes to a selection of topics at the same time.


• Resource Handling has been extended, in addition to adding Full Name and Hourly Rates for use in financial capabilities and publishing, you can now import these resource details from other maps and pick your resources via the Journal Tab.


• The "Topic" tab now includes a tool for linking files or URLs directly to focus topics as "Shortcuts", therefore providing you the ability to "link" multiple items to a topic and avoiding the need to store the file with-in your map.


• Customisable "Display" properties in Topic - Topic Handing - support for exposing TPAssist "extra" properties as custom properties - making the visible and editable.


• The page size in the HTML viewer creation tool can now be customised so you can choose the window into your maps for non MindManager users.


• Create topic tree templates from existing topic trees, whereby the topics are "reset", removing any journals and attachments, leaving them ready to re-use.


• Project tracking - "Original Target Date" - Capture and manage topic task "original target date" (as well as Due Date). Export task list to the new Excel "Pivot Source" format and perform rich analysis of task completion performance.


• MindManager Ribbon short-cut commands - Manage groups of tasks quickly and effectively with the new Ribbon short-cuts.

TPAssist 2007 v1.5 - What's New - Accelerator for Mindjet Connect

TPAssist enhances your Mindjet Connect experience through a growing list of features and capabilities, including the Attachment Cache, My Tasks, Multimap export to Excel and the new Multimap enabled Microsoft Project export.

TPAssist helps:

• Keep the rich capabilities of organising e-mails with-in your map and make use of an "Attachment Cache" and automated short-cuts to reduce download times and online storage.


• Provide a summary of your assignments, by using the "My Tasks" Task Summary filter to extract and summarise only task assigned to you.


• Increase your effectiveness by allowing you to break your projects up into smaller, manageable pieces and as well as rolling-up topic status and other details, publish and analyse your projects in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.

TPAssist 2007 v1.5 - What's New - Microsoft Project publish

TPAssist's publish to Microsoft Project capability extracts information from the current map and its sub maps (if required) to produce a single project Gantt. The makes use of the fixed costs, full names and hourly rates capability in TPAssist, is Multimap enabled and will allow the roll-up of topics to produce overview or summary project Gantt charts.
Using this tool you can:

• Publish summarises and subsets of your project maps, not loosing any valuable resource detail.



• Make use of the TPAssist's "Financial Capabilities" and publish duration, effort/work and fixed costs from your project and task map into Microsoft Project.