With the latest OCAD Update the option Use backside for PDF export has been added.
This option allows you to export a PDF with two pages for double-sided printing.

In the Define Paper Size function of the Layout menu, there is now a tab to define a frontside and a backside for an extent. If the option Use backside for PDF export is activated in the Backside tab, an extent for the backside can be defined as well. This must have the same paper size (e.g. A4) as the frontside, but can cover a different a map extent.

Exporting double-sided PDF

In the Export dialog, you can then load the double-sided extent to export a PDF with two pages for double-sided printing.

In the Canvas function, you can choose between Frontside, Backside or double-sided if there is an extent with a backside defined. -> Example

Applications for double-sided printing

• You can print the course title, start number, relay variant, … on the backside. -> Example

• You can add a Map Flip to an orienteering course. This means that the runner has to flip the map to continue the course on the backside. This opens up new advantages and possibilities when setting courses:
  ○ A course can be printed in A4 format instead of A3. -> Example

○ An (interesting) area can be used several times. -> Example

How to print a double sided PDF?

Open and print the double-sided PDF in Adobe Reader, where you have the possibility to set the option Print on both sides of paper.