Creation Engine Blog

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Where MindManager 9 steps out in front is with its advanced business features, in particular its integration with Microsoft Office 2010. The first sign of this is its toolbar, which looks identical in style to Office 2010’s ribbon, right down to the backstage view, found under the File tab at the top left. This gives access to recent files and locations, print previews and so on. The familiar UI makes MindManager easy to get to grips with, but it isn’t here where the real power lies, it’s with the Microsoft Office, Outlook and Sharepoint integration.

MindManager 9 for Windows is available at an educational discount price of $149.

Final Draft 8 on sale for $125!
$44 off normal academic price $169.
Offer good through 8/31/2010.

modo 401 on sale for $99!
$50 off normal academic price of $149.
Offer good through 9/15/2010.

MindManager 8 for Windows on sale for $119 (download version only)!
Includes free upgrade to version 9 shipping later in August. $30 off normal academic price of $149.
Offer good through 8/9/2010.

Squeeze 6 for Flash on sale for $337!
$112 off normal academic price of $449. Sale pricing also available for upgrades to version 6.
Offer good through 9/30/2010.

Squeeze 6 on sale for $539!
$180 off normal academic price of $719. Sale pricing also available for upgrades to version 6.
Offer good through 9/30/2010.

Anime Studio 7 Pro on sale for $84!
$15 off normal academic price of $99.
Offer good through 9/30/2010.

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Wall Street Journal article mentions the use of more affordable 3-D tools for small business from SolidWorks, SketchUp and Autodesk:

Historically, small businesses that used 3-D technology were predominantly in the engineering, industrial design and architecture fields. But now, as software costs have dropped, more consumer-product companies like Mr. David’s are finding it cost-effective to purchase sophisticated modeling tools, rather than outsource product development or use rudimentary in-house methods.

SolidWorks, SketchUp Pro, and Autodesk products are available at an educational discount price from Creation Engine.

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Here’s a nightmare scenario for illustrators and photographers: you send your proofs to a prospective client and never hear back: then, a few weeks later, you see your work on the client’s Website or in its advertising. This is the reason so many creative professionals opt to send out proofs with a text watermark. It discourages outright theft of artwork and photos, and helps avoid agonizing (and costly) litigation. Note that text watermarking is only one way to digitally ID your work, but it is a very simple and aesthetically acceptable way to get the job done quickly.

Adding a text watermark to single image is a simple process, but adding it to hundreds of images can be exhaustingly repetitive. I’ll show you how to automate the entire process using Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5.

Photoshop CS5 Extended Student & Teacher Edition is available at an educational discount price of $198.

MindManager Version 9 for Windows release is planned for August 2010.

Mindjet Technology Guarantee

The Mindjet Technology Guarantee entitles individuals who purchase MindManager 8 (new or upgrade) from July 12, 2010 until the launch of MindManager Version 9 for Windows to receive a free electronic download upgrade to the new version when it becomes available.

How does the Mindjet Technology Guarantee work?

Customers must purchase or upgrade to MindManager 8 for Windows between July 12, 2010 and the launch of MindManager Version 9. Please download the Technology Guarantee PDF for details. It contains important information and conditions, such as how to obtain the free upgrade to MindManager 9.

When MindManager Version 9 for Windows is available, customers can go to http://mindjet.com/support/contact/overview to redeem their free upgrade.

Important: The free upgrade to MindManager Version 9 is available as an electronic download only and must be redeemed by September 30, 2010.  Upgrade requests made after the 30^th of September will not be fulfilled.

Who is eligible?

Eligible products:    MindManager 8 for Windows, new licenses

MindManager 8 for Windows, upgrades from MindManager 7

MindManager for SharePoint, new licenses

Time period:            July 12, 2010 until the launch of MindManager Version 9, planned for August 2010

Region:                      World Wide

License types:          Single-user, education, government and 5Plus license program licenses

MindManager 8 for Windows is available at an educational discount price of $149.