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==Revised or New Features==
This page describes the latest features in OCAD that will be added with each '''[[Service_Update|OCAD Update]]'''.


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==
* File New Dialog Improved
* '''[[OCAD_App_Data_Exchange|OCAD App Data Exchange]]''' for new '''[[OCAD App]]''' (Beta) (20.8.0)
* [[Send File by Email]]
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': Symbol sets for the International Specification for Indoor Orienteering Maps (DRAFT) added (20.8.0)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSkiOM 2019: Ski O symbol sets updated to Version 3, September 2024 (20.7.10)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSprOM 2019-2, Symbol set updated to Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.5)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSkiOM 2019, Ski O symbol sets updated to Version 2, January 2024 (20.7.4)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISOM 2017-2, Updated to Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.4)


'''Print'''
==View==
* Print: Reference point in partial map setup added
* Print: Save and reload different print ranges


'''Import'''
==Select==
* Support Freehand XML format
* Multiple file import for Shape, DXF, GPX, NMEA and XYZ format
* Import shape: Coordinate system transformation (WGS84 supported), support database type Access and Excel, support code page
* PDF: Save crt file with layers
* OCAD: Option to import colors at the top of the color table


'''Export'''
==Object==
* New Ocad Internet Map (OIM) with Open Layer
*'''[[Edit_Object#Object_Information|Object Information]]''': Show angle also for area (direction of pattern) und text objects (20.7.10)
* JPEG: Quality setting option
*'''[[Select#Toggle_between_segments|Toggle multiple identical segments between straight/bezier]]''' with TAB+SPACE key + click on segment (20.7.4)
* US Tabloid format added


==Topology==


===[[Server Client|Server/Client]]===
==Symbol==
* Connect/Disconnect
* Import Map
* Check Out Selected Objects
* Check in Selected Objects
* Show Checked Out Objects
* Generate Map Preview


==Map==
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] NAD83(2011) / Montana (ft) added (20.8.0)
* New function '''[[Base_Colors|Base Colors]]''' (20.7.15)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] NAD83(CSRS) UTM for Canada added (20.7.11)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISSkiOM 2029 Revision 3, September 2024 (20.7.10)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISMTBOM 2022 Revision 3, April 2024 (20.7.6)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISSprOM 2019-2, Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.5)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISOM 2017-2, Revision 6, January 2024 (20.7.4)


===View===
==Layout==
* Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites) 
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': Show also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
* Define View Mode Loop
* Add '''[[Layout#Add_Trim_and_Bleed_Marks|Trim and Bleed Marks]]''': Use paper size as default if set (20.7.10)
* Next View Mode in Loop
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': New Function added (20.7.6)
* [[Keyline]]
* [[Zoom Navigation|Zoom to Selected Objects]]
* Show WGS84 Grid
* [[Show Rulers]]
* [[Ruler Guides]]


==Sketch==
*'''[[Sketch#Manage_Sketch_And_Note_Features|Manage Sketch and Note Features]]''': Briefly highlight selected sketch feature on screen (20.8.4)


===[[Select]]===
==Multiple Representation==
* Select All
* Clear Selection
* Invert Selection
* Save Selection
* Reload Selection
* Edit Selection
* Select Group


==Database==


===Drawing===
==Thematic Map==
* Stairway drawing mode
* Multiple point objects drawing mode (ex. for avenues)
* Laser distance meter drawing mode
* Snapping drawing and editing option
* Draw ellipse by entering numeric entries of a,b and angle
* Draw rectangle by entering x, y, width and height
* Live preview option (Preferences)
* Option to close automatically open areas during drawing (Preferences)


==Background Map==
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': Bing Maps also supported (20.7.6)


===Object===
==DEM==
* Cut area: Rectangular mode enabled, select always the smaller part of the two new areas
* '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Feature_Map|DEM Import Wizard]]''': Option to create feature map.(20.7.8)
* [[Crop Objects]]
* 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)
* [[Move Parallel and Move Parallel with  Distance#Move Parallel with Distance|Move Parallel with Distance]]
* [[Reshape]]
* [[Interpolate Objects]]
* [[Duplicate and Move and Duplicate#Move and Duplicate|Move and Duplicate]]
* Mirror and duplicate
* [[Convert to Layout Object]]
* [[Smooth]]: Douglas-Peucker algorithm
* [[Create Color Gradient]]
* [[Group and Ungroup]]
* [[Insert Glyphs]]
* Measuring: More precise Bezier curve measursing
* Fast object moving (Shift + arrow)
* [[Topology]]:
: -Select Duplicate Objects
: -Select Self-Intersected Objects
: -Close Area Objects
: -Remove Overshoots and Undershoots
: -Insert Intersections


==GPS==


===Symbol===
==Options==
* [[Symbol Information]]
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences|OCAD Preferences]]''': Geo Viewer: Apple Look Around Viewer added (20.7.10)
* [[Protect Image Objects]]


==Help==
*'''[[License_Transfer_Utility|License Transfer]]''': Automatically transfer also for Single User licenses (20.7.9)
*'''[[License_Manager|License Manager]]''': New option to open the License Manager when starting OCAD and the license is deactivated (20.7.9)


===Map===
==Course Setting==
* [[Create WGS84 Grid]]
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Option to load also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
* Center Map to Drawing Area
*'''[[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)
*'''[[Create_Relay_Courses#Export_a_Relay_Course|Export, Relay]]''': Option to export or print all variations in one file (20.7.11)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Support latest MTBO and Ski-O specifications (20.7.10)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Show route length, climb and time per variant in txt file (20.7.8)
*'''[[Edit_Course_Setting_Objects|Course Setting Box]]''': Highlight not used controls with red color (20.7.6)
*'''[[Options#Shortcuts|Shortcuts]]''': Default shortcut CTRL+R for course preview added (20.7.6)
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Relays also supported (20.7.6)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Calculate alternative routes for urban sprint courses (like Route Analyzer 1.0) (20.7.2)
*'''[[Route_Analyzer|RouteAnalyzer 2.0]]''': Beta release (20.7.0)


==Editions==


===[[Layout|Layout]]===
==Graphical User Interface==
* [[Layout#Edit_Layout_Objects|Edit Layout Objects]]
* [[Layout#Import_Layout|Import Layout]]
* [[Layout#Save_Layout|Save Layout]]
* [[Layout|Hide]]
* [[Layout|Add North Arrow or Scale Bar]]
* [[Layout#Add_Map_Legend|Add Map Legend]]
* [[Layout#Create_Graticule_Name_Index|Create Graticule Name Index]]
* [[Layout#Create_Name_Index|Create Name Index]]


===Database===
==OCAD App==
* Linked Objects without Corresponding Record
'''[https://www.ocad.com/app/ OCAD App]''' released (20.8.0)<br>


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


===Background Map===
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* [[WMS|WMS - Web Map Service]]
 
===[[DEM]]===
* [[DEM#Import|Import]]
* [[DEM#Merge_DEM|Merge DEM]]
* [[DEM#Calculate_DEM_Difference|Calculate DEM Difference]]
* [[DEM#Calculate_Slope_Gradient|Calculate Slope Gradient]]
* [[DEM#Classify_Vegetation_Height|Classify Vegetation Height]]
 
 
===GPS===
* [[Connect to Laser Distance Meter|Connect to "TruPulse 360°B" Laser Distance Meter]]
 
 
===Options===
* [[Backup and Restore Options]]
 
==Other new features==
* [[Live Preview]]
* [[Snapping]]
* Easier creating of symbol icons
* Colored color combo box in symbol editor
* Drag and drop colors in the table
* [[OCAD Internet Map|OIM]] with HTML and JavaScript
 
 
 
 
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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.

Back to Main Page

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