To get started, simply enter your problem and click on the “Start” button. Solvr will then create a new and unique page for your entry, just grab the URL and send it to others.

Features:

• Simple online tool for group problem solving and decision making.
• Create and collaborate on as many problems as you want.
• Invite as many users as you like by forwarding a URL.
• Everybody who knows the URL can add ideas, add new problems and submit comments.
• Print out your discussions.
• Free and doesn’t require registration.

Check out Solvr @ http://a.freshbrain.com/solvr/

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Additionally you can easily embed the whiteboard on your blog or personal webpage and let your visitors draw on it as well. Check out a sample whiteboard below:

Features:

• Instant and easy to use online whiteboard tool.
• Collaboratively draw, brainstorm or just have fun.
• Invite others by forwarding a URL.
• Draw and customize the color, erase, redo/undo entries.
• Embedding supported.
• Similar whiteboard tools: Dabbleboard and Twiddla.

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After a quick registration process you can start drawing diagrams. The application lets you draw basic diagrams or more complicated flowcharts, sitemaps, organization charts etc. They have a nice 90 seconds tutorial that would make your drawing experience even easier. Once you are done drawing diagrams you can save and export them in JPG or PNG file format. You also have an option to specify the width and height of picture.

Whether you are a student or a professional this is the tool for you. For sure it is going to make my life easier.

Some important features:

• Web based diagram editor.
• Lets you create beautiful charts with wonderful colour combination in minutes.
• Draw simple diagrams or complicated flowcharts, sitemaps, organization charts etc.
• Save and export file in PNG or JPG format.
• Free and very easy to use.
• Also see 6 Excellent Brainstorming and Mindmapping Sites.

Watch the LovelyCharts demo video below:

Check out LovelyCharts @ www.lovelycharts.com ( by Ankur Jain from LearnQTP)

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Features

• Brainstorm by creating colorful mind maps online
• Collaborate and work with friends
• Embed your mind map in your blog or website
• Email and print your mind map
• Save your mind map as an image.
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The application has multifunctional editor with a drag and drop interface. It offers tons of features to choose from, insert images, add objects, color objects, add text, add lines, import/edit existing diagrams, offline mode and more.

Feature overview:

• Draw diagrams and plans online
• Add basic shapes, arrows, callouts, text and images.
• Free to use clipart objects (firewall, PC, printer wireless device,etc)
• Create diagrams using shapes and buttons from Mac and Windows user controls.
• Create workflow diagrams.
• Create a house plan using T & L shaped rooms, doors, windows, staircases and etc.
• Create office layout plan using L shaped desks, chairs, monitors, etc.
• Create kitchen and bath layout plan using sinks, baths, washing machine etc.
• Create room furniture layout plans.
• Create electrical diagrams.
• Import and edit existing diagrams (supports only .mmd and .fmd formats).
• Offline mode available
• Download and save diagrams on your PC.

See it in action

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Features:

• Create informative mindmaps .
• Free account lets you create and keep up to three maps.
• Attach YouTube videos, images, text and files to your maps.
• Add nodes, rotate, use full screen mode.
• Share your mind maps with others by simply emailing a link.
• Coming soon: export/import maps, offline access, zoom etc.
• See our demo map here.

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Features:

• Create and share mind maps online.
• Save ready mindmaps in your Ekpenso account.
• Make mindmaps public or share them only with selected group of people.
• Export maps to XML or PDF files.
• Instantly create a duplicate for any map.
• Offline mode: Edit mindmaps offline (requires Google Gears or Adobe Air).
• Mindmap tools: Add nodes and text, change font, background color, undo feature, zoom in/out, etc.
• Login with your OpenID account (What Is OpenID ?).

Another really good mindmapper is Text2MindMap. It can automatically generate maps from nested text lists. Very fast and convenient.

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Features

• Collaborate with colleagues in real-time on online whiteboard.
• Whiteboard background: Use blank or any webpage you want.
• Draw freehand, insert text, and images, text bubbles, shapes etc.
• Upload and used images from your hard drive.
• Integrated voice and text chat window.
• Check out Twiddla whiteboard here (no login req.).
• Twiddla browser bookmarklet: Send current webpage to Twiddla whiteboard with a single click.
• Add Twiddla Button to any webpage to discuss and get feedback from others.
• No sign up or registration required.

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Features:

• Create and edit visual maps online. There is nothing to install or download.
• Rearrang and style (color) text boxes as you like.
• Attach to maps additional links and descriptions.
• Publish ready maps on Glinkr or embed them on your blog or profile page.
• View maps in ‘Full Screen’ mode.
• Import / Export as XML Documents.

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Feature Overview

• Create and Share mind maps (or wisemaps) online.
• Collaborate on maps with friends or coworkers.
• Easy-to-use drag ‘n drop interface.
• Add boxes, enter formatted text, collapse/expand map nodes, etc.
• Embed ready wisemaps on any website (company, blog, profile page).
• Easily import and export mind map files from/to FreeMind program.
• Download and Save maps as image, as PDF document, or as a Freemind file.
• Print Maps
• Works on almost all browsers (IE, Firefox, Safari, and Opera).

WiseMapping introduction in 2 minutes

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Best4C Features:

• Create and share diagrams/charts online. No installation/download required.
• Create Flowcharts, Floor plans, Network diagrams, Home Design, Office Layout, direction Maps, and more.
• Save diagrams on your PC. (Save as .PNG or .PDF)
• Share diagrams with others (via private link).
• What’s missing: group collaboration feature.
• Works on all popular browsers (FireFox, IE, Opera, Safari).
• Try Best4C now (no-registration required).

Best4c – Create a Flow Diagram

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“It meets all your diagramming needs without installing, maintaining and purchasing expensive software.”

DrawAnywhere featues

• Draw Flowcharts, Process diagrams, Organizational charts and more.
• Share and Collaborate on your charts with others. (At the time this was written Collaboration feature was still under development)
• Print diagrams, save as image file (.GIF, .JPG, .PNG, etc.), save to PDF, and more
• Checkout interface screenshots here

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Features: (View demo here)

• Work on multiple projects with (each with different collaborators) simultaneously
• Delegate tasks to others and stay up-to-date their performance
• Get an overview on various tasks on your homepage (upcoming deadlines, new documents and notes etc)
• Use Whiteboard feature for brainstorming sessions
• Free account package lets you open one project, store up to 25MB of documents and invite up to 4 collaborators. (More on advanced packages, features and prices here)

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Features:

• create, share and collaborate on maps
• embed maps on the webpage or web profile
• export maps (as XML, HTML, JPEG or PNG)
• interactive Drag’n Drop interface

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Thinkature Features

• Drag’n drop virtual dashboard to share and collaborate on ideas live.
• Dashboard features: add images from web or hard-drive, add colored diagrams, add text, draw by hand, add arrows, etc.
• Chat inside your visual workspace, both audio and video chat supported.
• Works on any web browser.
• Make virtual workspaces private, public, or only accessible to the contacts you invite.
• Invite as many people (collaborators) as you want.

[Video] Thinkature – Real-time collaboration for the web

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