>Thanks for your message. About the performance problems, we are aware
>that with ridiculously large maps it can slow down, and have tried to
>improve performance as best we can. It's still on our developers'
>list, and they will look into it again the first chance they get.

>It is possible that you're running an older version which doesn't
>include all the performance improvements we have recently made. If
>this is the case, you might want to consider upgrading to Rationale 2
>- we offer discounts for existing owners of Rationale.

>All the best,
>Anna

>On Mar 7, 4:31 pm, Fearless Speech <marioivanlo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Rationale creators,

> > I have a question/suggestion in regards to the use of Rationale. I
> > really love this product, but would like to know if you could possibly
> > improve the performance of the software when using lots of materials
> > in maps.

> > Some of my students have used the essay planning template for creating
> > some very marvellous essay structures. However, the downside of this
> > is that the software really slows down when there is a lot in there.
> > Have others had this problem?

> > I don't recommend my students to use it for full on essays (I ask them
> > to keep to broad themes and materials supporting them), but as some of
> > them need to show me arguments in detail so I have trouble going
> > through materials due to the processor taking so long to churn it
> > along.

> > BTW, I have a top range Toshiba Dynabook and do not have this problem
> > with other applications (or even when I have various open at the same
> > time).

> > I very much like this software and at my University we now use it to
> > teach around 100 students. It is great and really helps cut down time
> > in checking students maps before they start to work on their essays in
> > complete form.

> > Any comments on this?