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On this page you find the lastest function of OCAD, which are described in this Wiki.<br>
This page describes the latest features in OCAD that will be added with each '''[[Service_Update|OCAD Update]]'''.
To use the newest verion of OCAD, please see the '''[[Service_Update|Service Update]]''' page to learn how to download it.<br>
 
A rough overview over the last years shows the '''[https://www.ocad.com/en/timeline/ Timeline]''' on your homepage. A detailed list with all changes can be found in the '''[https://ocad.com/OCAD2018/OCAD_2018_Update.txt Release Notes]'''.
A rough overview over the last years shows the '''[https://www.ocad.com/en/timeline/ Timeline]''' on your homepage. <br>
A detailed list with all changes can be found in the '''[https://ocad.com/OCAD2018/OCAD_2018_Update.txt Release Notes]'''.


==File==
==File==
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': OS Open Map Local (United Kingdom) supported (20.5.0)
* '''[[OCAD_App_Data_Exchange|OCAD App Data Exchange]]''' for new '''[[OCAD App]]''' (Beta) (20.8.0)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Option to not import Open Street Map data added (20.5.0)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': Symbol sets for the International Specification for Indoor Orienteering Maps (DRAFT) added (20.8.0)
* '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF|PDF Export]]''': Raster Resolution: 1200 and 2400 dpi added in combo box (19.4.2)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSkiOM 2019: Ski O symbol sets updated to Version 3, September 2024 (20.7.10)
* '''[[Import_Files#Import_CSV_and_XYZ_Files|Import CSV Files]]''': WGS 84 coordinates supported also (19.4.2)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSprOM 2019-2, Symbol set updated to Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.5)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Beta version of geodata import for Finland and Switzerland added (19.4.1)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSkiOM 2019, Ski O symbol sets updated to Version 2, January 2024 (20.7.4)
* Symbol Sets: Order of colors for ISOM 2017-2 and ISSprOM 2019 symbol sets improved (19.4.0)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISOM 2017-2, Updated to Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.4)
* Symbol Sets: New symbol sets for International Specification for Ski Orienteering Maps (ISSkiOM 2019) added (19.3.9)
* Print/Export, Part of Map: Import '''[[Printing_Maps#Setup_Part_of_Map|print]]''' and '''[[Export_Files#Setup_Part_of_Map|export]]''' rectangles from ocd file added (19.3.8)
* New File: New option the '''[[Create_a_New_Map|scale the symbols]]''' when changing the map scale (19.3.5)
* Symbol Sets: IOF symbol set for School Orienteering Maps 2019 added (19.3.5)
* Symbol Sets: Symbol set for sprint orienteering maps ISSprOM 2019 added (19.3.4)
* Symbol Sets: Orienteering symbol sets updated to ISOM 2017-2 (19.3.3)
* New Sample Maps "Course Setting Example CitySprint" and "Course Setting Example Forest" (19.3.1)
* Shape Export: OCAD exports '''[[Export_Files#Export_Shape|elevation of line objects]]''' in TEXT1 field (18.2.2)
* New Map Wizard: New option to set the '''[[New_Map_Wizard#Choose_Location|map rotation to magnetic north]]''' (18.1.7)
* Layer Info: Information about the imported layers added (18.1.4)
* '''[[Export_Files#Export_KMZ|Export KMZ]]''': Opacity option added (18.1.0)
* [[New_Map_Wizard#Create_DTM_from_Google_Maps_API|'''Create DTM from Google Maps API''']] option added to [[New_Map_Wizard|New Map Wizard]] (18.0.0)


==View==
==View==
* '''[[Ruler_Guides|Ruler Guides]]''': Option to load ruler guides from another ocd file added (19.3.7)
* '''[[Ruler_Guides|Ruler Guides]]''': A4 and A3 paper format in print size added if print scale is different than map scale (19.3.0)
* '''[[View#Zoom_2|64x Zoom]]''' supported (18.0.0)


==Select==
==Select==
* '''[[Select#Move_neighboring_segments_and_congruent_vertices| Move neighboring segments and congruent vertices]]''' in one single step (18.1.2)
* [[Select#Save_Selection|'''Save Selection''']] , [[Select#Reload_Selection|'''Reload Selection''']] and [[Select#Edit_Selection|'''Edit Selection''']] added to Orienteering edition (18.0.0)


==Editing Objects==
==Object==
*'''[[Move_Parallel_and_Move_and_Duplicate_Parallel_by_Specified_Distance|Move parallel:]]''' Duplicate object with moving parallel using Shift+Ctrl key (19.3.7)
*'''[[Edit_Object#Object_Information|Object Information]]''': Show angle also for area (direction of pattern) und text objects (20.7.10)
*'''[[Move_Parallel_and_Move_and_Duplicate_Parallel_by_Specified_Distance|Move parallel:]]''' ALT key down to select next object while using moving parallel tool (19.3.7)
*'''[[Select#Toggle_between_segments|Toggle multiple identical segments between straight/bezier]]''' with TAB+SPACE key + click on segment (20.7.4)
*'''[[Object#Paste|Paste:]]''' Paste function supports the copied text from Object Information dialog (18.2.3)
*Smart '''[[Object#Paste|Paste]]''' function. Option to create objects or move view (18.2.2)
* '''[[Group_and_Ungroup| Grouping of Objects]]''' available in Orienteering Edition (18.2.1)
*'''[[Object#Paste_Text|Paste Coordinates]]''' and Move View or Create Objects at the place of the coordinates (18.2.1)
* '''[[Snapping]]''' available in Orienteering Edition (18.1.0)


==Topology==
==Topology==
*'''[[Topology#Remove_Undershoots_and_Overshoots|Remove Undershoots and Overshoots]]''' available in Orienteering Edition (18.2.1)


==Symbol==
==Symbol==


==Map==
==Map==
*'''[[Symbol Set Conversion]]''': crt file added for ISOM 2017 to ISSprOM 2019 conversion (19.4.1)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] NAD83(2011) / Montana (ft) added (20.8.0)
* [[Show_Impassable_Features|'''Show Impassable Features''']]: Shows a black/white image with all impassable features (incl. course overprint out-of-bounds features) (19.3.4)
* New function '''[[Base_Colors|Base Colors]]''' (20.7.15)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Update your map to the latest ISOM 2017-2 standart (19.3.3)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] NAD83(CSRS) UTM for Canada added (20.7.11)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] NAD83(CSRS) added (19.3.3)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISSkiOM 2029 Revision 3, September 2024 (20.7.10)
* [[Map#Check_Legibility|'''Check Legibility:''']] Check distance between contours and form lines (19.3.1)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISMTBOM 2022 Revision 3, April 2024 (20.7.6)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] European grid ETRS89 / ETRS-LAEA (Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area projection) added (19.3.1)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISSprOM 2019-2, Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.5)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] Function to find coordinate system by EPSG Code added (18.2.3)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISOM 2017-2, Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.4)
* [[Map#Check_Legibility|'''Check Legibility:''']] Extent option added to check entire map or only current view (18.2.3)
* '''[[Map#Renumber_Symbols|Renumber]]''' symbols and objects with a crt file (18.2.2)
* '''[[Map_Transform#Rotate_Map_to_Magnetic_North|Rotate Map to Magnetic North]]''' and consider the declination (18.1.7)
* Enable or disable the option [[Map_Transform#Rotate_Map|'''Rotate layout objects''']] when rotating a map (18.1.3)
* [[Map#Symbol_Set_Report|'''Symbol Set Report''']]: New function added to export the symbol definitions in Excel file (18.0.0)
* [[Map#Check_Legibility|'''Check Legibility''']] to validate, if your map meets the ISOM 2017 requirements (18.0.0)


==Layout==
==Layout==
* Enable layout menu in CS and Starter Edition (19.4.1)
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': Show also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
* Use also relative paths to load layout images (19.4.0)
* Add '''[[Layout#Add_Trim_and_Bleed_Marks|Trim and Bleed Marks]]''': Use paper size as default if set (20.7.10)
* Graticule Name Index: New [[Layout#Create_Graticule_Name_Index|'''WGS84''']] dd°mm'ss.ss" style added (19.3.8)
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': New Function added (20.7.6)
* Add '''[[Layout#Add_Trim_and_Bleed_Marks|Trim and Bleed Marks]]''': Add a print/export rectangle with corresponding extent (19.3.8)
 
*'''[[Layout#Add_an_image|Layout]]''': Add multiple image files at once (19.3.6)
==Sketch==
* Move up and down '''[[Layout#Layout_Objects_List:|layout objects]]''' with drag and drop (18.1.6)
*'''[[Sketch#Manage_Sketch_And_Note_Features|Manage Sketch and Note Features]]''': Briefly highlight selected sketch feature on screen (20.8.4)


==Multiple Representation==
==Multiple Representation==
* '''[[Multiple_Representation|Multiple Representation]]''': Define Representation Area with coordinates (19.3.9)


==Database==
==Database==
* '''[[Database#Create_Objects_from_Database_Records|Create Objects]]''': Support transformation of wgs84 coordinates to map coordinate system (19.3.3)


==Thematic Map==
==Thematic Map==


==Background Map==
==Background Map==
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': OCAD loads the saved Google Maps background map geo-referenced  (20.5.0)
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': Bing Maps also supported (20.7.6)
* '''[[Background Map]]''': Option to load 32-bit JPEG as TIFF files (19.4.2)
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': Update button added to move Google Maps to the center of the drawing area  (19.4.0)
* Use also relative paths to load background maps (19.4.0)
* Scan: Background Map -> '''[[Background_Map#Scanning_a_Background_Map|Scan function]]''' enabled in Starter Edition (19.3.9)
* Tiff: Transparency in Alpha channel for 32-bit files supported (19.3.1)
* '''[[Background_Map#Open_a_Background_Map|JPEG 2000 file format:]]''' Tab file with geo-reference supported (18.2.3)
* Option to '''[[Background_Map#Open_a_Background_Map|transfer the background map from another coordinate system]]''' when opening the aerial image from Manage Background Maps dialog (18.2.2)
* '''[[Background_Map#Open_a_Background_Map|JPEG 2000 file format]]''' supported (18.2.2)
* Online '''[[WMS]]''' available in Orienteering Edition (18.2.1)


==DEM==
==DEM==
* '''[[LiDAR_Point_Cloud_Manager#Load|LiDAR Point Cloud Manager]]''', '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Vegetation_Base_Map|Vegetation Base Map]]''': Multi-threading improved. Function is faster (20.5.0)
* '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Feature_Map|DEM Import Wizard]]''': Option to create feature map.(20.7.8)
* '''[[LiDAR_Point_Cloud_Manager#Load|LiDAR Point Cloud Manager]]''': Open ocdLas file with drag&drop into the drawing area (19.4.2)
* Create '''[[DEM#Create_optimized_DEM_for_Course_Setting|optimized and compressed DEM]]''' for Course Setting (ocdCsDem) with option to embed it into ocd file (20.7.0)
* DEM Import Wizard: Open [[DEM_Import_Wizard#Importable_Files|'''ocdDem file''']] with drag&drop into the drawing area (19.3.8)
* DEM Import Wizard: Button added to '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Start_Import_DEM_Wizard|show las tile]]''' in LasView (18.2.2)
* DEM Import Wizard: Option to create '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Vegetation_Base_Map|Vegetation Base Map]]''' from Lidar point cloud (18.2.1)
* Vectorize automatically cliffs with the '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Extract_Cliff_Features_From_Black_Pixels|Extract Cliff Features From Black Pixels]]''' function (18.1.4)
* [[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Contour_Lines|'''Create Contour Lines:''']] Create smoothed contour lines using topographic position index (TPI) (18.0.0)
* [[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Contour_Lines|'''Create Contour Lines:''']] Use different symbols for depressions (18.0.0)
* [[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Contour_Lines|'''Create Contour Lines:''']] Load symbols from template… for faster assignment to the different types of countour lines (18.0.0)
* Extract landform or vegetation point features directly from DEM (knolls, small depressions, prominent trees) with the [[DEM_Import_Wizard#Extract_Features|'''Extract Features''']] function (18.0.0)


==GPS==
==GPS==
* Show '''[[GPS#Options|GPS positions tail]]''' option added (Beta) (19.3.7)
* Automatically use GPS position for [[Laser_Rangefinder#Drawing|'''drawing''']] (18.1.2)
* [[Laser_Rangefinder|'''Laser Rangefinder''']] available in Orienteering edition (18.0.0)


==Options==
==Options==
* Option to create [[OCAD_Preferences#Auto-backup|'''auto-backup''']] when opening an OCAD file (19.3.8)
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences|OCAD Preferences]]''': Geo Viewer: Apple Look Around Viewer added (20.7.10)
* [[OCAD_Preferences#Create_ocd_file_association|'''Create OCD File Association''']] (18.2.3)
* [[OCAD_Preferences#Reset_docking_panels|'''Reset Docking Panels''']] Function to reset the position of the toolbars to the default settings (18.2.3)


==Help==
==Help==
*Use the '''[[License_Transfer_Utility|License Transfer Utility]]''' to deactivate your license on your computer and activate it on another one (12.2.0)
*'''[[License_Transfer_Utility|License Transfer]]''': Automatically transfer also for Single User licenses (20.7.9)
*The '''[[License_Manager|License Manager]]''' shows an overview about the OCAD licenses which are assigned to your organization (12.2.0)
*'''[[License_Manager|License Manager]]''': New option to open the License Manager when starting OCAD and the license is deactivated (20.7.9)
* '''[[License_Manager|License Manager]]''': It is possible to install additional Team licenses (18.2.0)


==Course Setting==
==Course Setting==
* '''[[Upload_to_SPORTident_Center|SPORTident Center]]''': New Upload function released (20.5.1)
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Option to load also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
* '''[[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]]''': Update route length text object if route is modified by user (19.4.1)
*'''[[Create_a_New_Course#Relay_Variation_Allocation_2025|Relay variation allocation 2025]]''': Improved algorithm to assign the variants to the teams and each runner (20.7.11)
* '''[[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]]''': Route rename + delete function added (popup menu) (19.4.1)
*'''[[Create_Relay_Courses#Export_a_Relay_Course|Export, Relay]]''': Option to export or print all variations in one file (20.7.11)
* '''[[Create_a_New_Class|Classes]]''': Import courses and classes from csv/txt including number of runners and comment (19.4.0)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Support latest MTBO and Ski-O specifications (20.7.10)
* '''[[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]]''': Support for SkiO and MTBO. (19.3.9)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Show route length, climb and time per variant in txt file (20.7.8)
* '''[[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]]''': Release. Add route via point(s) added (19.3.6)
*'''[[Edit_Course_Setting_Objects|Course Setting Box]]''': Highlight not used controls with red color (20.7.6)
*Export: '''[[Course_Setting_Export#Export_Control_Descriptions|Export Control Descriptions]]''' to ocd file (19.3.6)
*'''[[Options#Shortcuts|Shortcuts]]''': Default shortcut CTRL+R for course preview added (20.7.6)
* '''[[Create_a_New_Class|Classes]]''': Report button added (19.3.6)
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Relays also supported (20.7.6)
* '''[[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]]''': Beta version of Route Analyzer for sprint maps (19.3.4)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Calculate alternative routes for urban sprint courses (like Route Analyzer 1.0) (20.7.2)
* Control description: Symbols improved (19.3.2)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Beta release (20.7.0)
*[[New_Course_Setting_Project_Wizard|'''New Course Setting Project Wizard''']] added (18.2.2)
*'''[[Compose Course]]''' tool. Add Start, Add Control, Add Finish etc. tools added (18.2.2)
* Preview: '''[[Edit_Course_Setting_Objects#Reset|Reset]]''' selected preview objects (18.2.2)
* Preview: Show all '''[[Edit_Course_Setting_Objects#Course|courses]]''' together in preview (18.1.5)
* Course and Event Statistics: '''[[Course_Statistic_and_Event_Statistic#Leg_Statistics|Leg statistics]]''' option to hide legs used in one course only (18.1.5)
* Course and Event Statistics: Show number of runners per leg in '''[[Course_Statistic_and_Event_Statistic#Leg_Statistics|Leg statistics]]''' (18.1.5)
* Course and Event Statistics: List of categories per course added to course and event statistics '''[[Course_Statistic_and_Event_Statistic#Export|export]]''' (18.1.5)
* Export: [[Course_Setting_Export#Export_Course_Scheme| '''Export Course Scheme''']] as an ocd.-File (18.1.3)
* Export: [[Edit_Course_Setting_Objects#Copy_Course_Scheme|'''Copy the Course Scheme''']] to clipboard as Bitmap (18.1.3)
* Export: [[Course_Setting_Export#Export_Courses_KMZ|'''Export Courses in KMZ format''']] and watch them later in Google Earth (18.1.2)
* Export: [[Course_Setting_Import|'''IOF XML import ''']] added (course objects, courses, classes) (18.0.0)
* Options: Option for [[Course_Setting_Options#Continuous_Numbering|'''Continuous Control Numbering''']] added for one-man relays (18.0.0)


==Editions==
==Editions==
* Enable layout menu in CS and Starter Edition (19.4.1)


==Graphical User Interface==
==Graphical User Interface==
*Support high DPI monitor scaling and resolution (e.g. 4K monitors) (20.5.0)
*Show progress also in Windows taskbar (19.3.7)


==Misc==
==OCAD App==
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Open to import all ocd files from one directory added (File.Import.Ocd, Directory) (19.4.2)
'''[https://www.ocad.com/app/ OCAD App]''' released (20.8.0)<br>
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences#Default_coordinate_system|OCAD Preferences]]''': Option to set a default coordinate system added (19.4.0)
* The '''[[OCAD_12_and_2019_Updater|OCAD 12 and 2019 Updater]]''' can be used as a general overview and update tool for OCAD installations (19.3.4)
* '''[[XML Script]]''', DXF Import: Import DXF files added (19.3.2)
* '''[[XML Script]]''', PNG Export: Export PNG files with XML script added (19.3.2)
* '''[[XML Script]]''', Shape Export: Parameter 'File' added (18.2.1)
* Export: Export size A3+ added (18.2.0)
* Subscription Start Date added (18.0.4)
* Expiry date added when starting OCAD (18.0.0)
* Expiry date in activation file (18.0.0)
* Silent reactivation added (18.0.0)


'''OCAD App updates''': Please see [[OCAD_App_Manual#Appendix_A_-_App_Updates|this page]] for updates.


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Latest revision as of 15:33, 28 July 2026

This page describes the latest features in OCAD that will be added with each OCAD Update.

A rough overview over the last years shows the Timeline on your homepage.
A detailed list with all changes can be found in the Release Notes.

File

  • OCAD App Data Exchange for new OCAD App (Beta) (20.8.0)
  • Symbol Sets: Symbol sets for the International Specification for Indoor Orienteering Maps (DRAFT) added (20.8.0)
  • Symbol Sets: ISSkiOM 2019: Ski O symbol sets updated to Version 3, September 2024 (20.7.10)
  • Symbol Sets: ISSprOM 2019-2, Symbol set updated to Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.5)
  • Symbol Sets: ISSkiOM 2019, Ski O symbol sets updated to Version 2, January 2024 (20.7.4)
  • Symbol Sets: ISOM 2017-2, Updated to Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.4)

View

Select

Object

Topology

Symbol

Map

Layout

Sketch

Multiple Representation

Database

Thematic Map

Background Map

DEM

GPS

Options

Help

  • License Transfer: Automatically transfer also for Single User licenses (20.7.9)
  • License Manager: New option to open the License Manager when starting OCAD and the license is deactivated (20.7.9)

Course Setting

Editions

Graphical User Interface

OCAD App

OCAD App released (20.8.0)

OCAD App updates: Please see this page for updates.

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