Livelox is a very popular web-based application for viewing and analyzing routes and maps from orienteering events.
In OCAD, you can upload courses and maps directly from OCAD to Livelox to let spectators follow the competitors in real time, and to let participants analyze their route choices post-race.
Read in our OCAD Wiki how easily the Upload to Livelox works.
In our OCAD Wiki we have summarized information and tips on the subject of printing orienteering courses.
https://www.ocad.com/wiki/ocad/en/index.php?title=Course_Setting_Printing
The Canvas function allows you to export PDF’s of the same course setting project in different scales and layouts.
What is it good for?
Well, you probably have a course setting project and need to export maps in different scales (e.g. 15’000, 10’000 and 7’500), different layouts (e.g. text control description and symbol control description) and paper size (e.g. A4 and A3). Not an easy task, especially when last minute changes come in and you have to re-export the course maps.
With the Canvas function, you can set up your layouts and settings in a quiet minute and only hit one button to export all course maps again in the correct way.
Demo video available
In this demo video (available in English or German), we give you an introduction to the Canvas function and show you how it can be used with practical examples such as…
There are various ways to create a layout for a map in OCAD. Creating an appealing map layout quickly becomes a challenge and requires in-depth knowledge of OCAD.
We have therefore compiled information and tips on the subject of creating map layouts in our OCAD Wiki.
With the last update, the Define Paper Size function was added to OCAD. The paper size is visible in the drawing area and the area outside is grayed out.
This is useful for displaying a print area or creating a map layout.
You can find detailed information about the function in our OCAD Wiki.
