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ANK: /* Fine Tuning */

2021-02-24T07:44:38Z

Fine Tuning

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	*For '''Line object''' (e.g. North Lines), you need to select the object and rotate them. In our example we use -2.4°.		*For '''Line object''' (e.g. North Lines), you need to select the object and '''[[Edit_Object#Rotate_an_Object_by_Angle\|rotate]]''' them. In our example we use -2.4°.

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ANK: /* Fine Tuning */

2021-02-24T07:43:47Z

Fine Tuning

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	==Fine Tuning==		==Fine Tuning==

	Due to the map rotation, some objects have been rotated, that should point to North again.		Due to the map rotation and the affine transformation, some objects have been rotated, that should point to North again.

	*For '''Text and area and point objects''' (e.g. map name) it's easiest to use the function '''[[Edit_Object#Indicate_Direction_of_Area_Pattern_or_Point_or_Text_Object\|Indicate Direction of Area Pattern or Point or Text Object]]'''.		*For '''Text and area and point objects''' (e.g. map name) it's easiest to use the function '''[[Edit_Object#Indicate_Direction_of_Area_Pattern_or_Point_or_Text_Object\|Indicate Direction of Area Pattern or Point or Text Object]]'''.

	[[File:Seckenberg 25.png\|~~800px~~]]		[[File:Seckenberg 25.png\|600px]]

	*For '''Line object''' (e.g. North Lines), you need to select the object and rotate them. In our example we use -2.4°.		*For '''Line object''' (e.g. North Lines), you need to select the object and rotate them. In our example we use -2.4°.

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ANK: /* Copy and paste objects between old and new map */

2021-02-24T07:42:02Z

Copy and paste objects between old and new map

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	[[File: Hint.jpg]]Instead of exporting and importing objects, you can also simply copy and paste objects between to georeferenced maps in WKT format. All you need to do is to define a '''[[Well_Known_Text_(WKT)\|Shortcut]]'''.		[[File: Hint.jpg]]Instead of exporting and importing objects, you can also simply copy and paste objects between to georeferenced maps in WKT format. All you need to do is to define a '''[[Well_Known_Text_(WKT)\|Shortcut]]'''.


			==Fine Tuning==

			Due to the map rotation, some objects have been rotated, that should point to North again.

			*For '''Text and area and point objects''' (e.g. map name) it's easiest to use the function '''[[Edit_Object#Indicate_Direction_of_Area_Pattern_or_Point_or_Text_Object\|Indicate Direction of Area Pattern or Point or Text Object]]'''.

			[[File:Seckenberg 25.png\|800px]]

			*For '''Line object''' (e.g. North Lines), you need to select the object and rotate them. In our example we use -2.4°.

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ANK: /* Georeference the map */

2021-02-05T16:39:59Z

Georeference the map

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	Consequently, if we adjust the forest map to the background map, the forest map will also be georeferenced correctly.		Consequently, if we adjust the forest map to the background map, the forest map will also be georeferenced correctly.

			[[File:Hint.jpg]]Switch to '''[[View#Draft_Mode\|Draft Mode]]''' to see both maps.

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ANK at 10:16, 5 February 2021

2021-02-05T10:16:40Z

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	Just select the two objects and go to Menu '''Map''' > '''[[Map#Export_Selected_Objects\|Export Selected Objects]]'''		Just select the two objects and go to Menu '''Map''' > '''[[Map#Export_Selected_Objects\|Export Selected Objects]]'''

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ANK at 10:16, 5 February 2021

2021-02-05T10:16:12Z

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	==Situation==		==Situation==
	There is an old orienteering ~~forest~~ map, which shall be updated. The old map is not georeferenced (Check it under Menu '''Map''' > '''Set Scale an Coordinate System''' ) and has an outdated symbol set. According to our '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview\| Symbol Set Overview]]''' page, this is ISOM 2000, supplemented with some own symbols.		There is an old forest orienteering map, which shall be updated. The old map is not georeferenced (Check it under Menu '''Map''' > '''Set Scale an Coordinate System''' ) and has an outdated symbol set. According to our '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview\| Symbol Set Overview]]''' page, this is ISOM 2000, supplemented with some own symbols.

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	We like to keep one of our coiped Earth Bank symbol. However, due to the fact that the used color for the copied symbol is at the top of the color table, we need to adjust its color. '''[[Symbol#Edit\|Edit the symbol]]'''. ~~You~~ can have a look ~~first~~ at the already existing symbol Earth Bank, to see which colors are used there. ~~After we have done so in our example, we see in the Color Table, that color ''110 Braun'' is not any longer used in any symbol or on th map. We can delete now color ''110 Braun''~~.		We like to keep one of our coiped Earth Bank symbol. However, due to the fact that the used color for the copied symbol is at the top of the color table, we need to adjust its color. '''[[Symbol#Edit\|Edit the symbol]]'''. First you can have a look at the already existing symbol Earth Bank, to see which colors are used there.
			[[File:Seckenberg 08.jpg\|800px]]

	~~[[File:Seckenberg 08~~.~~jpg\|800px]]~~		After we have done so in our example, we see in the Color Table, that color ''110 Braun'' is not any longer used in any symbol or on the map. We can delete now color ''110 Braun''.

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	In the second part of our updating process, we like to georeference the map.		In the second part of our updating process, we like to georeference the map.

	For that, we first create a georeferenced map with OSM (Open Street Map) data using the '''[[New_Map_Wizard\|New Map Wizard]]'''. Then we will load that map as background map to our forest map.		For that, we first create a georeferenced map with OSM (Open Street Map) data using the '''[[New_Map_Wizard\|New Map Wizard]]'''. Then we will load that map as background map in our forest map.

	We start the New Map Wizard and choose the settings as below. OSM are free and available all over the globe. However, in some places they are more accurate and in other places less accurate. But it's way enough for our puropse.		We start the New Map Wizard and choose the settings as below. OSM are free and available all over the globe. However, in some places they are more accurate and in other places less accurate. But it's way enough for our puropse.
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	~~We also~~ choose ~~the~~ ISOM 2017 ~~symbol set~~ in scale 1:10'000.		As symbol set, we choose ISOM 2017 in scale 1:10'000.

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	We move to the map location (you can also use the search field). The map will later be croped to the chosen extent in the map window.		We move to the map location (you can also use the search field). The map will later be croped to the chosen extent in the map window.

	Click the '''Change''' button to change to ~~another~~ coordinate system.		Click the '''Change''' button to change to the appropriate coordinate system.

	We also like to consider the [https://ocad.com/blog/2018/10/declination-rotate-map/ declination] (differnece between magnetic north and geographic north), which is filled in automatically, and therefore we activate '''Rotate map to magnetic north'''.		We also like to consider the [https://ocad.com/blog/2018/10/declination-rotate-map/ declination] (differnece between magnetic north and geographic north), which is filled in automatically, and therefore we activate '''Rotate map to magnetic north'''.
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			Next we go back to our forest map and rotate that map also by 2.4°. This makes it easier later on to adjust the map. But this step can also be omitted.

	[[File:Seckenberg 17.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:Seckenberg 17.jpg\|800px]]

			In our forest map, we go to Menu '''Background Map''' > '''Open''' and open the NewMapWizard Map as background map. As the forest map has no coordinates system so far, the georeferencing information from the NewMapWizard Map are shown. The georeference information will be taken over in your forest map. Click '''OK'''.

	[[File:Seckenberg 18.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:Seckenberg 18.jpg\|800px]]

			The NewMapWizard Map is now displayed as background map, which is correctly georeferenced.

			Consequently, if we adjust the forest map to the background map, the forest map will also be georeferenced correctly.

	[[File:Seckenberg 19.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:Seckenberg 19.jpg\|800px]]

			To adjust the forest map to the background map, we use an '''[[Map_Transform#Affine\|Affine Transformation]]''' (Menu '''Map''' > '''Transform''' > '''Affine''').

			Mark first a point on the forest map and then on the background map.

			In our example, one point is enough for a precice adjustment (as we rotated the forest map before). You may also need multiple adjustment points.

	[[File:Seckenberg 20.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:Seckenberg 20.jpg\|800px]]

			Our forest map is now correctly georeferenced.

			If you are still unsure, if the map is correctly georeferenced, see '''[[Updating_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD#Is_the_map_correctly_georeferenced.3F\|here]]'''.

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	In the NewMapWizard Map there are two objects representing dangerous areas, which we like to have in our forest map. This can be done easily.		In the NewMapWizard Map there are two objects representing dangerous areas, which we like to have in our forest map. This can be done easily.

	Just select the two objects and ~~export under~~ Menu '''Map''' > '''[[Map#Export_Selected_Objects\|Export Selected Objects]]'''		Just select the two objects and go to Menu '''Map''' > '''[[Map#Export_Selected_Objects\|Export Selected Objects]]'''
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	Instead of exporting and importing objects, you can also simply copy and paste objects between to georeferenced maps in WKT format. All you need to do is to define a '''[[Well_Known_Text_(WKT)\|Shortcut]]'''.		[[File: Hint.jpg]]Instead of exporting and importing objects, you can also simply copy and paste objects between to georeferenced maps in WKT format. All you need to do is to define a '''[[Well_Known_Text_(WKT)\|Shortcut]]'''.

ANK at 09:11, 5 February 2021

2021-02-05T09:11:20Z

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	The copied symbols need to be checked and it is good practice to change the copied symbols with existing symbols when possible.		The copied symbols need to be checked and it is good practice to change the copied symbols with existing symbols when possible.

	In our example, we have copied several text symbols. Right-click on a symbol in the Symbol Box and choose '''Select Objects By Symbol'''. Now you can click on '''[[View#Find_Selected_Objects\|Find]]''' to loop through the selected objects. This gives you the possibility to see what is the symbol used for and if it is possible to change its object to an existing symbol. In our case, we '''[[Change_Symbol\|change the selected objects]]''' to an already existing text symbol and delete the copied symbol afterwards.		In our example, we have copied several text symbols. Right-click on a symbol in the Symbol Box and choose '''Select Objects By Symbol'''.

	[[File:Seckenberg 06.jpg\|400px]]		[[File:Seckenberg 06.jpg\|400px]]

			Now you can click on '''[[View#Find_Selected_Objects\|Find]]''' to loop through the selected objects. This gives you the possibility to see what is the symbol used for and if it is possible to change its object to an existing symbol. In our case, we '''[[Change_Symbol\|change the selected objects]]''' to an already existing text symbol and delete the copied symbol afterwards.

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	As you see in the image below, we changed hedges to the new correspondig symbol in ISOM 2017. Now the objects lie under the olive area.		As you see in the image below, we changed hedges to the new correspondig symbol in ISOM 2017. Now the objects lie under the olive area.

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ANK at 09:09, 5 February 2021

2021-02-05T09:09:46Z

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	[[Hint.jpg]] More examples of how to update an Orienteering map can be found '''[[Updating_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD#Examples\|here]]'''		[[File:Hint.jpg]] More examples of how to update an Orienteering map can be found '''[[Updating_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD#Examples\|here]]'''

	==Situation==		==Situation==
	There is an old orienteering forest map, which shall be updated. The old map is not georeferenced (Check it ~~unser~~ Menu '''Map''' > '''Set Scale an Coordinate System''' ) and has an outdated symbol set. According to our '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview\| Symbol Set Overview]]''' page, this is ISOM ~~2007~~, supplemented with some own symbols.		There is an old orienteering forest map, which shall be updated. The old map is not georeferenced (Check it under Menu '''Map''' > '''Set Scale an Coordinate System''' ) and has an outdated symbol set. According to our '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview\| Symbol Set Overview]]''' page, this is ISOM 2000, supplemented with some own symbols.

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	Click on '''[[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|Symbol Set Conversion]]''' in the the '''Map''' menu to open the '''Symbol Set Conversion''' dialog form.		Click on '''[[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|Symbol Set Conversion]]''' in the the '''Map''' menu to open the '''Symbol Set Conversion''' dialog form.

	New Symbol Set: Use ''Orienteering Map ISOM 2017 10 000.ocd''.		*New Symbol Set: Use ''Orienteering Map ISOM 2017 10 000.ocd''.
	Language: Choose whatever language the new symbol set should have.		*Language: Choose whatever language the new symbol set should have.
	CRT: Use ''ISOM 2000 to ISOM 2017.ocdCRT''		*CRT: Use ''ISOM 2000 to ISOM 2017.ocdCRT''

	The left side of the list shows the symbols from the current file, on the right the symbols from the chosen new symbol set. A line in green color means that OCAD assign all objects of this symbol to the new one. OCAD has this information from the CRT file. For example all objects form the current symbol 104.000 will be convert to the new symbol 101.001.		The left side of the list shows the symbols from the current file, on the right the symbols from the chosen new symbol set. A line in green color means that OCAD assign all objects of this symbol to the new one. OCAD has this information from the CRT file. For example all objects form the current symbol 104.000 will be convert to the new symbol 101.001.

	Maybe you have added additional symbols to you old map which are not included in the standart CRT file (white lines). If you like to take these symbols to the new map, just click them and the ~~correspondign~~ lines appear in blue color. This means that OCAD copy these symbols with the used colors to the new symbol set.		Maybe you have added additional symbols to you old map which are not included in the standart CRT file (white lines). If you like to take these symbols to the new map, just click them and the corresponding lines appear in blue color. This means that OCAD copy these symbols with the used colors to the new symbol set.

	In our example, there are several symbols for Erdböschung (Earth Bank) in the old map, which we like to take over to the new map.		In our example, there are several symbols for ''Erdböschung (Earth Bank)'' in the old map, which we like to take over to the new map.

	A white line means that OCAD deletes this symbol, but not the objects. So the objects will be ''Objects with unknown symbol''.		A white line means that OCAD deletes this symbol, but not the objects. So the objects will be ''Objects with unknown symbol''.
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	The copied symbols are at the top in the symbol box. Also the used colors (101 Schwarz - 113 Grün) from these symbols are at the top in the '''[[Colors\|Color Table]]'''. All other unused colors from the old symbol set are deleted.		The copied symbols are at the top in the symbol box. Also the used colors (101 Schwarz - 113 Grün) from these symbols are at the top in the '''[[Colors\|Color Table]]'''. All other unused colors from the old symbol set are deleted.

			[[File:Seckenberg 04.jpg\|800px]]

	The copied symbols need to be checked and it is good practice to change the copied symbols with existing symbols when possible.		The copied symbols need to be checked and it is good practice to change the copied symbols with existing symbols when possible.

	In our example, we have copied several text symbols. Right-click on a symbol in the Symbol Box and choose '''Select Objects By Symbol'''. Now you can click on '''[[View#Find_Selected_Objects\|Find]]''' to loop through the selected objects. This gives you the possibility to see what is the symbol used for and if it is possible to change its object to an existing symbol. In our case, we '''[[Change_Symbol\|change the selected objects]]''' to an already existing text symbol and delete the copied symbol afterwards.		In our example, we have copied several text symbols. Right-click on a symbol in the Symbol Box and choose '''Select Objects By Symbol'''. Now you can click on '''[[View#Find_Selected_Objects\|Find]]''' to loop through the selected objects. This gives you the possibility to see what is the symbol used for and if it is possible to change its object to an existing symbol. In our case, we '''[[Change_Symbol\|change the selected objects]]''' to an already existing text symbol and delete the copied symbol afterwards.

			[[File:Seckenberg 06.jpg\|400px]]

			[[File:Seckenberg 07.jpg\|800px]]

	We like to keep one of our coiped Earth Bank symbol. However, due to the fact that the used color for the copied symbol is at the top of the color table, we need to adjust its color. '''[[Symbol#Edit\|Edit the symbol]]'''. You can have a look first at the already existing symbol Earth Bank, to see which colors are used there. After we have done so in our example, we see in the Color Table, that color ''110 Braun'' is not any longer used in any symbol or on th map. We can delete now color ''110 Braun''.		We like to keep one of our coiped Earth Bank symbol. However, due to the fact that the used color for the copied symbol is at the top of the color table, we need to adjust its color. '''[[Symbol#Edit\|Edit the symbol]]'''. You can have a look first at the already existing symbol Earth Bank, to see which colors are used there. After we have done so in our example, we see in the Color Table, that color ''110 Braun'' is not any longer used in any symbol or on th map. We can delete now color ''110 Braun''.

			[[File:Seckenberg 08.jpg\|800px]]

			[[File:Seckenberg 09.jpg\|800px]]

	Be aware that after updating the symbol set, you may need to make a lot of manual adjustments. Check the new map carefully. Your old map had a different color table and therefore, object may now suddendly appear over or under neigbouring objects.		Be aware that after updating the symbol set, you may need to make a lot of manual adjustments. Check the new map carefully. Your old map had a different color table and therefore, object may now suddendly appear over or under neigbouring objects.
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	When you are done, choose the function '''[[Map#Optimize_and_Repair\|Optimize/Repair]]''' in '''Map''' menu to verify the map. In our example, we still have 10 objects with a unknown symbol.		When you are done, choose the function '''[[Map#Optimize_and_Repair\|Optimize/Repair]]''' in '''Map''' menu to verify the map. In our example, we still have 10 objects with a unknown symbol.



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ANK at 08:53, 5 February 2021

2021-02-05T08:53:43Z

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There is an old orienteering forest map, which shall be updated. The old map is not georeferenced and has an outdated symbol set.

More examples of how to update an Orienteering map can be found '''[[Updating_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD#Examples|here]]'''