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jaske · Feb 15, 2003, 08:12 PM

I just downloaded the program, and I am considering purchasing the software. I'd like to know if anyone's used the program, your comments, etc. I've only had a few hours to use the program, but so far I am impressed. I'm just hesitant to purchase the program on the basis of a few hours, as it is a bit pricey. That being said, the app seems to be the first I've encountered which allows for the flexible and meaningful mapping of ideas.

Thanks.

jaxxe · Feb 16, 2003, 08:04 AM

Hi,

Mac Net Journal is a site done entirely in Tinderbox. He made the switch over a few months ago. The site looks great and he seems to really like the flexibility of Tinderbox.

jaxxe

jaske · Feb 16, 2003, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the link. It looks like he mainly uses Tinderbox for managing his blog/site.

I'm interested in that feature, but what I'd really like to know is if anyone has used the tool for managing projects, mapping ideas, or similar tasks. Thanks.

Forenheit · May 29, 2004, 03:29 PM

I'd like also some feed-back from people who use it.
Anyone since the last post ?

squilla · May 31, 2004, 11:27 PM

I used version 1, but didn't upgrade to version 2. I found it very difficult to use the user interface for configuring, which is very un-mac-like. Diagramming was also very awkward, and I spent most of my time arguing with the interface rather than thinking about my work. Most of the alternative view formats are great in principle, but completely unrealistic in practice-- there's nothing to be gained, for example, by representing a hierarchy as nested boxes, especially if you want to include things that cut across the hierarchy.

I never did get around to trying out the link-tracing features (which are certainly the unique thing in this program)-- it was just too difficult to figure out how to use them with the clumsy, squinty, headache-making interface. The capacity to walk a network may make it worthwhile if you have a need for it.

And with Omnigraffle so effective (complete with attachments and applescript actions), I just gave up. Version 2 might be a lot better-- I didn't try it, and I'm not willing to spend the money.

Squilla