3D Topicscape

{{Short description|Information management software}}

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| logo = 3D Topicscape logo.png

| screenshot =

| caption = 3D Topicscape Pro produces 3D mindmaps, works with FreeMind, structured text and other 2D formats.

| name=3D Topicscape

| latest_release_version = 2.7

| developer = [http://www.3d-scape.com/ 3D-Scape Limited]

| latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|2010|4}}

| genre = PIM mind-mapping concept mapping

| license = Commercial; Free Student Edition;

| operating_system = Microsoft Windows

| website = {{url|http://www.topicscape.com/}}

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3D Topicscape is a Personal information manager that provides a template loosely based on mind-mapping or concept mapping. It presents the mind map as a 3D scene[http://www.topicscape.com/Topicscape-3D-mindmap-structure-explained.php 3D scene] where each node is a cone (or pyramid, or variation on such a shape). It can also display in a 2D format. Nodes are arranged in a way that indicates how they are related in much the same way as a mind map. In addition to its use for information management it is claimed to be suitable as a task manager, and for use in project management.

A Topicscape is created by importing folders (by Drag-and-drop or menus), importing from other mind mapping software including FreeMind, PersonalBrain and MindManager[http://www.topicscape.com/topicscape-and-mindmanager.php Importing from other software] or by hand with mouse clicks or keyboard shortcuts. Import sources may be converted to a new Topicscape or added as a portion of an existing one.

The number of levels that can be stored is not limited, but up to seven levels of the hierarchy may be viewed at once.[http://www.topicscape.com/unlimitedlevels.php Seven levels visible] Any node may be chosen as the centre of the 3D scene and choosing one at the edge will cause more to come into view.

Topicscape's most obvious difference from 2D mind mapping software is that it provides a zooming interfaceOn-line manual: [http://www.topicscape.com/topicscape-wiki/index.php?title=QuickZoom Quickzoom description] and simulates flying as noted by Wall Street Journal columnist Jeremy Wagstaff in his column "Fly through your computer."Jeremy Wagstaff (The Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2006) [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB115099462942087665 "Fly through your computer"] The BBC World ServiceBBC World Service, Business Daily, June 2006 - audio only and PC WorldLaura Blackwell PC World (print edition), April 2008 have also reviewed 3D Topicscape.