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ANK: /* Adapt colors */

2025-10-06T12:47:24Z

Adapt colors

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	==Adapt colors==		==Adapt colors==
	Test prints from OCAD shows, that the colors defined in the OCAD symbol sets also works satisfactorily for laser printers. However, it's '''recommended to make test prints''' and compare the colors to a reference print sheet, as every single laser printer gives its 'own colors'.		Test prints from OCAD shows, that the colors defined in the OCAD symbol sets also works satisfactorily for laser printers.<br>
			However, it's '''recommended to make test prints''' and compare the colors to a reference print sheet, as every single laser printer gives its 'own colors'.

	Please also note that the colors you see in the OCAD Window will not correspond exactly to the colors you see in a PDF or in the printout.		Please also note that the colors you see in the OCAD Window will not correspond exactly to the colors you see in a PDF or in the printout.
	OCAD works with CMYK colors, but what you see on your screen are RGB-Colors from the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). The color conversion (mostly) leads to slightly different colors.		OCAD works with CMYK colors, but what you see on your screen are RGB-Colors from the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). The color conversion (mostly) leads to slightly different colors.

			Also, not only the color settings in OCAD that are decisive, but also the paper used, the printer, the printer settings and the printer driver.

	You can adjust colors in the '''[[Colors\|Color]]''' dialog box.		You can adjust colors in the '''[[Colors\|Color]]''' dialog box.

ANK: /* Add Text on Backside */

2025-09-16T20:06:21Z

Add Text on Backside

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	==Add Text on Backside==		==Add Text on Backside==
	You can print the course title, start number, relay variant, ... on the backside.<br>		You can print the course title, start number, relay variant, ... on the reverse side (backside).<br>
	This is how it works:		This is how it works:

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	2. In the '''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size\|Define Paper Size]]''' function, define an extent.<br>		2. In the '''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size\|Define Paper Size]]''' function, define an extent.<br>
	Click the '''Use ~~backside~~ for PDF export''' button in the ~~Backside~~ tab, and define an extent for the ~~backside~~ as well.<br>		Click the '''Use the reverse side for PDF export''' button in the '''Reverse side''' tab, and define an extent for the reverse side as well.<br>
	Click the '''Import color and symbols for ~~backside~~'''. It will add 3 symbols and one color to your map file, which you can use for the ~~backside~~ (Course title, Start number (relay), Event title).<br>		Click the '''Import color and symbols for the reverse side'''. It will add 3 symbols and one color to your map file, which you can use for the reverse side (Course title, Start number (relay), Event title).<br>
	In the example below, we shift the ~~backside~~ right of the map and add a text object to display the start number on the ~~backside~~.<br>		In the example below, we shift the reverse side right of the map and add a text object to display the start number on the reverse side.<br>
	[[File:AddTextOnBackside DefinePaperSize.png\|800px]]		[[File:AddTextOnBackside DefinePaperSize.png\|800px]]

ANK: /* Add Text on Backside */

2025-05-14T13:26:13Z

Add Text on Backside

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	A single PDF file with two pages for double-sided printing will be created.<br>		A single PDF file with two pages for double-sided printing will be created.<br>
	[[File:AddTextOnBackside ExportDialog.png\|800px]]		[[File:AddTextOnBackside ExportDialog.png\|800px]]
	~~[[File:AddTextOnBackside ExportRelay.png]]~~

	4. 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.<br>		4. 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.<br>
	[[File:AddTextOnBackside Adobe.png\|800px]]		[[File:AddTextOnBackside Adobe.png\|800px]]


	==Printing Process==		==Printing Process==

ANK at 13:25, 14 May 2025

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	[[File:Layout EditLayoutObjects.png\|600px]]		[[File:Layout EditLayoutObjects.png\|600px]]

			==Add Text on Backside==
			You can print the course title, start number, relay variant, ... on the backside.<br>
			This is how it works:

			1. Set a course.<br>
			[[File:AddTextOnBackside Course.png\|800px]]

			2. In the '''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size\|Define Paper Size]]''' function, define an extent.<br>
			Click the '''Use backside for PDF export''' button in the Backside tab, and define an extent for the backside as well.<br>
			Click the '''Import color and symbols for backside'''. It will add 3 symbols and one color to your map file, which you can use for the backside (Course title, Start number (relay), Event title).<br>
			In the example below, we shift the backside right of the map and add a text object to display the start number on the backside.<br>
			[[File:AddTextOnBackside DefinePaperSize.png\|800px]]

			3. In the '''Export''' dialog of the '''File''' menu, you can load the double-sided extent (which you have defined before) and export the course.<br>
			A single PDF file with two pages for double-sided printing will be created.<br>
			[[File:AddTextOnBackside ExportDialog.png\|800px]]
			[[File:AddTextOnBackside ExportRelay.png]]

			4. 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.<br>
			[[File:AddTextOnBackside Adobe.png\|800px]]


	==Printing Process==		==Printing Process==

ANK: /* Print quality */

2024-06-26T14:15:16Z

Print quality

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	For larger events where a very high print quality is required, printing by specialists is recommended.<br>		For larger events where a very high print quality is required, printing by specialists is recommended.<br>
	For training and smaller events, satisfactory results can also be achieved with home or office printing.<br>		For training and smaller events, satisfactory results can also be achieved with home or office printing.<br>
	Information from [https://www.swiss-orienteering.ch/files/03-KK-Tagung_2024_Kartendruck.pdf Swiss Mapping Conference] (German language).		Information from [https://www.swiss-orienteering.ch/files/03-KK-Tagung_2024_Kartendruck.pdf Swiss Mapping Conference] on this topic(German language).

	==Adapt colors==		==Adapt colors==

ANK: /* Printing Process */

2024-06-26T14:14:56Z

Printing Process

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	Alternatively, you can also use the '''[[Printing_Maps\|Print]]''' command in the '''File''' menu.<br>		Alternatively, you can also use the '''[[Printing_Maps\|Print]]''' command in the '''File''' menu.<br>
	Please note that we do not recommend printing maps and courses directly, but creating a PDF first.		Please note that we do not recommend printing maps and courses directly, but creating a PDF first.

			===Print quality ===
			For larger events where a very high print quality is required, printing by specialists is recommended.<br>
			For training and smaller events, satisfactory results can also be achieved with home or office printing.<br>
			Information from [https://www.swiss-orienteering.ch/files/03-KK-Tagung_2024_Kartendruck.pdf Swiss Mapping Conference] (German language).

	==Adapt colors==		==Adapt colors==

ANK: /* Printing Process */

2024-06-10T09:53:03Z

Printing Process

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	[[File:ImportMap NoBlendMode NoCut.png]]<br>		[[File:ImportMap NoBlendMode NoCut.png]]<br>
	''Map imported into course setting project, no blend mode set for any color.''		''Map imported into course setting project, no blend mode set for any color.''

			==Create a Layout==
			See the '''[[Create a Layout]]''' page to find an overview of the different possibilities to create a map layout in OCAD.

			[[File:Layout EditLayoutObjects.png\|600px]]

	==Printing Process==		==Printing Process==
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	===Export and print PDF===		===Export and print PDF===
	Due to the colour display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF,		Due to the colour display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF,
	e.g. in Adobe Acrobat Reader. ~~See also~~ this [~~https~~:~~//ocad~~.~~com/blog/2022/09/how-to-print-maps/ blog post~~] ~~for more information.~~		e.g. in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

			#In OCAD, choose the '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export]]''' command in the '''File''' menu to export your map or your orienteering course as a PDF.
			#Open the PDF with Adobe Acrobat Reader, as the Acrobat Reader supports the printing process very well. Do not open and print the PDF files via a web browser such as Edge, Firefox or Chrome, as this may lead to incorrect results.
			#When printing the PDF, choose ''Actual size'' and not ''Fit''. The option ''Fit (to paper)'' would scale the map and result in wrong map scale.
			#Print the PDF.

			[[File:PrintingPDF.png\|500px]]


	[[File:Hint.jpg]] Choose the '''[[Canvases]]''' command from the Course Setting menu to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as PDFs in different scales and layouts.		[[File:Hint.jpg]] Choose the '''[[Canvases]]''' command from the Course Setting menu to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as PDFs in different scales and layouts.

ANK: /* Import an OCAD Map */

2024-06-10T09:37:16Z

Import an OCAD Map

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	However, the following process requires a good knowledge of OCAD and is more time consuming.		However, the following process requires a good knowledge of OCAD and is more time consuming.

	With this method, you can place the purple color for course setting in the color order below the colors for black, brown and blue point and line symbols. This way, important map features like paths, contours, streams and stones are above the course setting objects. This gives a similar effect as the '''Blend mode'''.		With this method, you can place the purple color for course setting in the color order below the colors for black, brown and blue point and line symbols.<br>
			This way, important map features like paths, contours, streams and stones are above the course setting objects. This gives a similar effect as the '''Blend mode'''.

	This is how it works:		This is how it works:

ANK: /* Normal Printing */

2024-06-10T09:35:18Z

Normal Printing

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	Nowadays, most maps for orienteering trainings and smaller competitions are printed with laser printers in one single step with a satisfactory result.		Nowadays, most maps for orienteering trainings and smaller competitions are printed with laser printers in one single step with a satisfactory result.

	To avoid that the course setting objects covers important map details, the '''[[Colors#Blend_Mode\|Blend Mode]]''' simulates an overprint effect. By default, the blend mode for OCAD course setting symbols is set correctly and no further action is required.		To avoid that the course setting objects covers important map details, the '''[[Colors#Blend_Mode\|Blend Mode]]''' simulates an overprint effect.<br>
			By default, the blend mode for OCAD course setting symbols is set correctly and no further action is required.<br>
			The blend mode effect is not visible in the Preview mode in OCAD. You have to export a PDF and open it in Acrobat Reader to see the blend mode effect.


	[[File:BackgroundMap NoBlendMode NoCut.png]]<br>		[[File:BackgroundMap NoBlendMode NoCut.png]]<br>
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	''Map file loaded as background map in course setting project, blend mode set for course setting objects, control circle cut.''		''Map file loaded as background map in course setting project, blend mode set for course setting objects, control circle cut.''

	[[File:Hint.jpg]]In offset printing (a printing technology used by professional printing companies), the courses and other additional course information can be over-printed by an extra print with purple color after the actual map is printed. In this case, an overprint effect will appear making important symbols visible through the course symbols.		[[File:Hint.jpg]]In offset printing (a printing technology used by professional printing companies), the courses and other additional course information can be over-printed by an extra print with purple color after the actual map is printed.<br>
			In this case, an overprint effect will appear making important symbols visible through the course symbols.

	=== Import an OCAD Map ===		=== Import an OCAD Map ===

ANK: /* Export and print PDF */

2023-11-21T14:36:51Z

Export and print PDF

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	[[File:Hint.jpg]] Choose the '''[[Canvases]]''' command from the Course Setting menu to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as PDFs in different scales and layouts.		[[File:Hint.jpg]] Choose the '''[[Canvases]]''' command from the Course Setting menu to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as PDFs in different scales and layouts.

			[[File:Canvases Blog.png]]

	===Print directly in OCAD ===		===Print directly in OCAD ===