What’s New in TimeMap 4

Tens of thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators are using TimeMap timeline graphs not just as trial presentation aids, but at hearings, depositions, client meetings and to just think about a case.

TimeMap 4 makes it even easier to create polished timeline graphs for any purpose.  TimeMap 4 also offers dramatic new chart styles, new integration with PowerPoint and Sanction, and much, much more.

In addition to reading the overview of TimeMap 4’s new features that follows below, you can view a no-charge “What’s New in TimeMap 4” webinar that’s available 24/7.

Click to view the “What’s New in TimeMap 4” Webinar

Some of the many new features in TimeMap 4 include:

Instant PowerPoint Slide Shows

TimeMap 4's new "Send to PowerPoint" feature makes it incredibly easy to create PowerPoint slide shows based on TimeMap timeline graphs.

Here's an example of this feature's default behavior:  Say you've created a TimeMap timeline containing 15 facts.  Clicking TimeMap 4's "Send to PowerPoint" option instantly generates a PowerPoint slide show containing 15 separate slides, each with the next fact in sequence presented front and center.  Facts that have been shown on prior slides are faded back, but visible.  Future facts are hidden.  Pressing F5 in PowerPoint kicks off the presentation and you're viewing a slide show in which the timeline builds from slide to slide.

To view a sample PowerPoint slide show created entirely by TimeMap 4, click the link below and then click Open to run the show in your web browser.

Click to view a PowerPoint Presentation created by TimeMap 4

Vertical Timelines

TimeMap 4 offers a new vertical time scale orientation that results in an entirely new style of timeline graph.  This major new feature was the one most requested by current TimeMap users -- we're pleased to have been able to fulfill this request.

Click to see a vertical timeline created using TimeMap 4

(Please note that PDF linked to above was created directly by TimeMap 4, using its new built-in PDF Writer described further below.)

100-Page Timelines

Older versions of TimeMap created timeline graphs up to 20 pages wide.  TimeMap 4 increases the maximum page width five fold to 100.

Sophisticated New Looks

Any graphic designer would be proud of the stunning looks TimeMap 4 lets you create.  For example, TimeMap 4 supports the use of gradient fills for chart backgrounds, for time scales, and in facts themselves.  And TimeMap 4’s new Template feature, described further below, makes it easy to put these sharp styles to work.

Title & Introduction Pages

The ability to include title and introduction pages along with your timeline graph represents another way TimeMap 4 makes it easy to create polished work product.  Graphics, e.g., your organization’s logo, can be employed in the headers and footers of title and introduction pages.

Click to view a TimeMap 4 timeline that includes a title and an introduction

(Please note that the PDF linked to above was created directly by TimeMap 4, using its built-in PDF Writer described further below.)

Templates

TimeMap 4's new Template feature expedites the creation of polished timeline visuals.  You can select from one of many predefined templates that already include several fact flag styles, a title style, a time scale style and a background look.  Rather than editing the look of these elements after laying out the basic chart, they're baked into the chart right from the start.

Built-in PDFing

The ability to create PDFs of timeline graphs is built right into TimeMap 4.  You don't need to own a full Acrobat license.  There's even a "PDF & Email" option right on TimeMap 4's toolbar.  When TimeMap 4 creates a PDF, it goes so far as to add a bookmark for each fact, thereby making it easy to navigate to different events in the timeline.

Enhanced Sanction Integration

TimeMap 4 features tight new integration with Verdict System's award-winning Sanction presentation product.  This integration makes it super easy to use TimeMap timelines during trial.  You can also now send document information from Sanction to TimeMap to instantly create timelines.

If you would like to learn more about the powerful integration between TimeMap 4 and Sanction, please view our special webinar on the topic.

 Click to view TimeMap/Sanction Integration Webinar

Other New Features

TimeMap 4 offers numerous other enhancements, for example (1) a new Add Fact toolbar that expedites fact entry and (2) the ability to create and edit keyboard shortcuts.

The best way to learn more about TimeMap 4 is to download the no-charge trial version and create a timeline graph or two.  You can also view the prebuilt examples that come with TimeMap 4.

Click to download TimeMap 4

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