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Description
Flowcharts created in DrakonHub adhere to ergonomic principles established by the aerospace sector, which effectively eliminates visual clutter from diagrams. This clarity emphasizes the primary path using a skewer, while logical segments are delineated through the silhouette technique. Implicit relationships are highlighted via the concept of common fate, adding organization to mind maps. It is crucial to ensure that the diagram's structure is immediately recognizable, as a clear framework allows readers to understand how each element interacts with its parent, siblings, and offspring. Prior to coding, it's beneficial to sketch the program, revising the sketch throughout the development process. This visual representation provides essential clarity that can significantly enhance productivity. After six months, this initial sketch will serve as a valuable reference for recalling the program's complexities and nuances. Diagrams serve as an effective means of documenting project knowledge succinctly, and it is important to retain ownership of this information rather than allowing developers to obscure it within the source code. Ultimately, maintaining clarity in documentation will facilitate better communication among team members.
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).
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
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
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
DRAKON Labs
Founded
2015
Country
Norway
Website
drakonhub.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Uniform Software Limited
Founded
2008
Country
United Kingdom
Website
uniformsoftware.com/mind-map-maker
Product Features
Business Process Management
Access Controls / Permissions
Alerts / Notifications
Business Process Automation
Business Rules Management
Collaboration
Process Change Tracking
Process Mapping
Process Modeling & Design
Visual Workflow Management
Diagram
Data Import / Export
Drag & Drop
Flowchart
For Developers
Mind Map
Multi-User Collaboration
Organizational Charting
Templates
Idea Management
Activity Dashboard
Brainstorming
Collaboration
Creator Tracking
Idea Ranking
Project Tracking
Status Tracking
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Flowchart
Presentation Tools
Project Planning
Publishing / Sharing
Templates
Requirements Management
Automated Functional Sizing
Automated Requirements QA
Automated Test Generation
Automated Use Case Modeling
Change Management
Collaboration
History Tracking
Prioritization
Reporting
Status Reporting
Status Tracking
Summary Reports
Task Management
To-Do List
Traceability
User Defined Attributes
Product Features
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Flowchart
Presentation Tools
Project Planning
Publishing / Sharing
Templates