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.
In OCAD you can add raster logos in the Layout menu or you can import a vector PDF file.
Add raster logos
Raster logos can now be embedded directly in the OCAD file instead of just linking to the original file.
You can also select a linked image in the Layout object list and the Convert button becomes active. Press the Convert button and the selected image will be embedded.
In the best case the images are available as .png or.jpg files. Supported image files are also .bmp and .gif. Tiff files can be linked, but not embedded.
If there are only few and distinct colors with no color gradient, e.g. OCAD logo, the .png file is the best choice. Please note that PNG transparency is not supported. Save the logo as .jpg file if there are color gradients, e.g. IOF World Cup logo.
The color model for layout images in OCAD is RGB. If you add raster logos, that are saved as CMKY logos, OCAD will convert the colors.
Make sure the raster images are not unnecessarily too large (e.g. some MB size). In this case, resampling before adding is recommended (e.g. in Paint or IrfanView).
More about the Layout menu.
Add vector logos
It is also possible to import logos in vector PDF format. In this case OCAD creates Image objects, which have the correct CMYK color values and can be scaled arbitrarily.
With OCAD, you can easily add Logos from Events and Sponsors to your Map.
Click on Edit Layout Objects in the Layout Menu to add an Image in JPG or PNG format. You can easily change the size and position of the Logo.
The Layout function can be used in your Map Project or in your Course Setting Project. When you export a PDF, the Map will be saved as vector and the Logo as raster.
Please note that most Logos will be shown properly only with CMYK printing. Spot Color printing is not compatible for Logos with Color Gradients.
Source of IOF World Cup logo: https://orienteering.org/resources/communication/world-cup-logos/