There is a new option in the OCAD Preferences to use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out instead of scrolling.
Use mouse wheel to zoom in and out instead of scrolling is unchecked (default settings): Scroll Mouse Wheel = Scroll map vertically Scroll Mouse Wheel + CTRL = Zoom in and out Scroll Mouse Wheel + SHIFT = Scroll map horizontally
Use mouse wheel to zoom in and out instead of scrolling is active: Scroll Mouse Wheel = Zoom in and out Scroll Mouse Wheel + CTRL = Scroll map vertically Scroll Mouse Wheel + CTRL +SHIFT = Scroll map horizontally
A GeoPackage (GPKG) is a data format for geographic information system implemented as a SQLite database container.
With the latest Update, it is now possible in OCAD in a test version to import point, linestring and polygons from GeoPackage. We are grateful for feedback.
In OCAD you can add raster logos in the Layoutmenu 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.
Embed: By embedding the raster images directly in the OCAD file, the file size increases accordingly. However, when passing on OCAD files, it is no longer necessary to ensure that the layout images are also supplied and saved in the correct folder.
Link: If your map contains layout images and you pass your file forward to another person, you need to ensure that the layout images are also supplied and saved in the correct folder, as they are not part of the OCAD 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.
OCAD logo and 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).
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.
OCAD licenses can be purchased as Single User or Team licenses.
What is the difference? How can the licenses be used?
Single User license
Single User licenses are suitable for individual users who want to work on multiple devices.
The user of a Single User license can install the software on 1 device by default. In order to allow the use on several own devices at the same time (e.g. desktop pc, laptop, tablet for field work), further activations for own devices will be granted by OCAD on request. Please contact info@ocad.com in this case.
Team license
Team licenses are suitable for clubs and organizations where many users work with OCAD.
Unlike Single User licenses, a Team license can only be activated on one device at a time, but the users can transfer their license immediately and at any time to another person.
