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"A very neat tool for almost anything! I keep it open in the background all the time".
Anders Jangbrand
"A practical tool that guides where effort should be focussed as problem-solving proceeds." Vic Gee, Mind-Mapping.org
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"I really like your software. It is an easy to use tool for visualizing and applying all kinds of thinking methods. It has the potential to become my standard modelling software."
Florian Rustler
"Southbeach has an important plus - the models are readily understood by non-technical personnel"
Eric Singleton
Features
Create models
Rich modeling notation
Multiple open models
Navigate model folder tree
Drill down to individual elements
Reuse elements and building blocks
Merge one model into another
Drag and drop Web links
Group multiple models in a single file (tabs)
Clone, copy or paste models between files
Cut and paste between models
Undo/redo to any depth
Template your best practices
Set modeling defaults and grid
Designed for consultants
Fast drawing/modeling
Capture in real time during workshops
Incorporate knowledge from experts
Short cut keys for common functions
Keep notes with your model
Add notes and annotations to any element
Present your model using a build sequence
Whiteboard highlight path, pen and attention tools
Save a highlighted path within the model
Modify model during workshop using 'wands'
Reuse building blocks from any other model
Convert text from other documents to model elements
Edit model texts in a single panel to update diagram
Show/hide consultant suggestions (Actions)
Save web references with model elements
Report on elements in a model, with description
Supports large or complex models
Unlimited number of model elements
Infinite drawing canvas
Multiple models in a single file - tabs
Navigate complex models on small screens
Zoom In/Out, Pan/Scroll
Birds eye Zoom overview tool
Print model images on large paper sizes with high resolution
Set default box sizes and fonts to suit diagram style
Window pane diagrams
Create grid, window pane, swimlane or pool underlays
Grids emulate consulting work products (2x2, 3x2 etc)
Range of quick grids provided, e.g. SWOT, TRIZ 9boxes, polarity
Define axes e.g. by timespan, by structure, by role
Add labels, e.g. past, present, future, 'as is', 'to be'
MyCreativity
Integrated rules engine
Emulate 100s of creative best practices
Build interactive models
Generate questions, suggestions, directions
Define useful rule sets in the creativity library
Embed rules in models to build templates
Sophisticated MyCreativity rules language
Full MyCreative Reference Guide
MyReports
Integrated reporting engine
Develop report templates and apply to models
Generate consulting reports based on models
Full power of MyCreativity plus reporting features
Single click to update your report when model changes
Views and Sorts
View or sort the model as a list
Many useful views and sorts provided
List by agent or effect or relationship
Use lists to edit or locate items in complex models
Tags and Tag Library
Add tag groups and tags to any model
Tag elements to provide more information
Extend Southbeach Notation
Extensive in-built tag library
Build template models from tag groups
Assist Tools
Assist tools accelerate modelling
Extend the model using assist tools
For example add causes, add barriers
Apply tools locally or to whole model
Intelligent - only adds missing elements
Customize model appearance
Annotate models using comments and balloons
Resize boxes, line width and text font for emphasis
Straight, curved and angled connections
Stamp your personal details on the model
Drawing tools
Clarify the model using additional 'drawn' elements
Add lines, boxes, circles, polygons, flexigons
Solid, dashed, filled lines and shapes
Text labels, block arrows
Navigate to related information
Capture background research, evidence or data
Link model elements to web pages, models etc.
Invoke Web searches from the model
Drag and drop Web links onto the model
Share models with colleagues
Fast 'Share' a model via email
Send a model set in email as a single file
Share a model as a graphic image
Share models on Posterous
Export models to documents, blogs
Export model as an image (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIF)
Images export cleanly to common office formats
Images suitable for use on web page, blogs, Wikis
High resolution images for larger printouts
'Paste' all or part of a model into another document
Export model as .csv file (for Spreadsheet programs)
In-built Web browser
Simple in-built web browser - research panel on right
Or select an external browser of your choice
Search the web based on content in the model
Drag and drop Web links to create model elements
Feedback
Found a bug? Need a new feature? Let us know. Click Feedback button while using Modeller or write to feedback@southbeachinc.com.
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