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Merlin is the only native network-based collaborative Project Management solution for Mac OS X.
This version offers many features propelling Merlin to the top of Mac OS X professional project management software.
Here are some of the main highlights in Merlin 2:
This version offers many features propelling Merlin to the top of Mac OS X professional project management software.
Here are some of the main highlights in Merlin 2:
- Merlin has now a web module which is included in this version of Merlin. The following browsers are supported: Safari 3, Firefox 2.0+ and Internet Explorer 7.0
- Merlin now supports special Mac OS X 10.7 features like full screen and restoring last edited files.
- Network-based
What's New
Version 2.8.1:
- NovaMind 5 files can be imported now.
- In Merlin lost licenses can be requested now.
Resolved Issues in Merlin:
- MindManager files exported from Merlin could not be opend by MindManager 9 under Windows.
- Importing of CSV files could mess up when some key fields were empty.
- Completed milestones from OmniPlan 1 were not completed after import in Merlin.
- The import of contacts from LDAP servers did not work correctly.
- Projects containing an UniCode linebreak in texfields could not be displayed in the the web.
- Printing did not work properly.
Version 2.8.1:
- NovaMind 5 files can be imported now.
- In Merlin lost licenses can be requested now.
Resolved Issues in Merlin:
- MindManager files exported from Merlin could not be opend by MindManager 9 under Windows.
- Importing of CSV files could mess up when some key fields were empty.
- Completed milestones from OmniPlan more...
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
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| Downloads:42,951 |
| Version Downloads:2,435 |
| Type:Business : Applications |
| License:Demo |
| Date:12 Oct 2011 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price: $199.00 |
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Merlin is the only native network-based collaborative Project Management solution for Mac OS X.
This version offers many features propelling Merlin to the top of Mac OS X professional project management software.
Here are some of the main highlights in Merlin 2:
This version offers many features propelling Merlin to the top of Mac OS X professional project management software.
Here are some of the main highlights in Merlin 2:
- Merlin has now a web module which is included in this version of Merlin. The following browsers are supported: Safari 3, Firefox 2.0+ and Internet Explorer 7.0
- Merlin now supports special Mac OS X 10.7 features like full screen and restoring last edited files.
- Network-based Collaborative Project Management
Collaborate with others on the same project file over the LAN or WAN with a single mouse click. - Access Control for Users and User Groups
Resources can be either single Users or grouped into Resource Groups both of which can be assigned to activities and/or given specific access rights. - Dynamic Planning Mode
Activities which haven't started yet can be automatically moved to the current date. This is great news for devotees of Agile Project Management. - Bi-directional Synchronization with iCal
Changes in Merlin are reflected in iCal and vice versa. You can also sync specific resources in a separate calendar. - Enhanced Financial and Cost Models
You can now compare planned vs. actual costs with the ability to determine accruals per cost entry.
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Tdubendorf reviewed on 16 Dec 2011
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As I was trying all the different Mac PM apps, I came across Merlin. The interface was terrific, the software was intuitive, and the support was great…no wait, it was better than that. The support was awesome.
The only reason I didn't end up using Merlin as my main PM app was because at that time it didn't have resource leveling, which was an absolute requirement for me. (In checking the current user guide, I see that resource leveling is now included in Merlin.)
But even without resource leveling, Merlin was so easy to use and created such great looking graphics that I used it for my project status reports. And now that it has resource leveling, if I needed a PM app, I'd use Merlin in a heartbeat based on my earlier experience.
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Yannick-P. reviewed on 09 Sep 2010
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Mark reviewed on 21 Jun 2010
easy to use good interface
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It's an EDU license, use for commercial projects is permitted whether you're a student or not anymore.
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Alext reviewed on 09 Oct 2009
I've been using Merlin for 10 months now on this project. My teams plan has 532 Activities. I update this on a daily basis as per progress. There are no stability problems that I can see and even annoying usability bugs have now gone. The layout and presentation are the envy of my fellow MSproject users. I have to export from Merlin to them every week also. This is easy - just 'export' instead of 'save'. no complaints.
The overall project plan is larger at 662 activities. It was created in MSproject and imported into Merlin. This is done by double clicking the project file on the my mac and then merlin and the project open. Easy.
Overall, I think Merlin is not bad value for money. If you love Mac and are running a project, then you have to have a planning tool. This looks good and runs stable. I've not had any corrupt project files or crashes. Check out the price of MS Project... €400-500 and it looks shabby. Sure you can buy cheaper Mac planners... but how much is your time worth to sweat with something that is not smooth?
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MissionMan reviewed on 06 Sep 2008
For a full review, check out my detailed review at http://forums.mactalk.com.au/20/50959-merlin-project-scheduling-mac-ms-project-competitor-mac.html
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wladimir80 reviewed on 08 May 2007
The Software ist relatively easy to use and is very well integrated with MacOS X. And the price tag is low in comparison to many other software.
Still waiting for a network version but there will one ion the next months as the developers have mentioned in the past.
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My keyword while searching for the perfect project management tool is *collaboration*. Therefore I'm wondering how suitable Merlin is for projects where one person is in Sweden and the other one is in USA. In particular, I'm interested in smooth, working 2-way editing and management of the same project.
Any information and user experience in this matter would be much appreciated.
It is true that Merlin 2 at present cannot deliver the functionality you are looking for. But Merlin 2 is also a product in constant development and we are constantly improving Merlin to meet the requirements of our customers.
If you like we can discuss this issue with our developers and I would like to suggest that you contact our Merlin Support Team. Maybe you can discus this idea with them in more detail.
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"The next major release of Merlin should address your requirement. Currently we are slated for an Open Beta release by the end of Aug, 07."
Kresmac rated on 30 Apr 2011
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ProjectBuilders rated on 19 Jan 2011