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==Service Update (29/08/2012)==
This page describes the latest features in OCAD that will be added with each '''[[Service_Update|OCAD Update]]'''.
Some new functions were added:
* '''[[Select#Select Object by Object Index|Select Object by Object Index]]'''
* '''[[Topology#Select Objects with Invalid Geometry|Select Objects with Invalid Geometry]]'''
* '''[[Import_Files#Import_OCAD_Map|Import OCAD Map]]''': New option to not import any symbols and colors.
* '''[[Edit Object#Object Information|Object Information Dialog]]''': Cell values can now be copied with the '''Ctrl+C''' keys.
* '''[[Edit Object#Measure|Measure]]''': The measured values can now be copied.


==Revised or New Features in OCAD 11==
A rough overview over the last years shows the '''[https://www.ocad.com/en/timeline/ Timeline]''' on your homepage. <br>
===General/GUI===
A detailed list with all changes can be found in the '''[https://ocad.com/OCAD2018/OCAD_2018_Update.txt Release Notes]'''.
* Completely Unicode compatible GUI
* New GUI styles added
* Show WGS84 coordinates optionally in status bar
* More precise bezier curve calculation (changes graphic representation of dashed lines!)


===File===
==File==
* [[Send File by Email]]
* '''[[OCAD_App_Data_Exchange|OCAD App Data Exchange]]''' for new '''[[OCAD App]]''' (Beta) (20.8.0)
* '''[[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==
: - Reference point in part of map setup added
: - Save and reload different print ranges


* Import
==Select==
: - [[Import_Files#Import_Freehand_XML_Files|Support Freehand XML format]]
: - [[Import_Files|Multiple file import for Shape, DXF, GPX, NMEA and XYZ format]]
: - [[Import_Files#Import_Shape_File|Import Shape: Coordinate system transformation (WGS84 supported), support database type Access and Excel, support code page]]
: - [[Import_Files#Import_PDF_Files|PDF]]: Save CRT file with layers
: - [[Import_Files#Import_OCAD_Map|OCAD]]: Option to import colors at the top of the color table


* Export
==Object==
: - [[OCAD Internet Map|OIM]] with HTML and JavaScript (OpenLayer)
*'''[[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


===[[Server Client|Server/Client]]===
==Topology==


==Symbol==


==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==
* [[Keyline]]
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': Show also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
* [[View#Zoom_to_Selected_Objects|Zoom to Selected Objects]]
* Add '''[[Layout#Add_Trim_and_Bleed_Marks|Trim and Bleed Marks]]''': Use paper size as default if set (20.7.10)
* [[Show Rulers]]
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': New Function added (20.7.6)
* [[Ruler Guides]]


===[[Select]]===
==Sketch==
* Select All
*'''[[Sketch#Manage_Sketch_And_Note_Features|Manage Sketch and Note Features]]''': Briefly highlight selected sketch feature on screen (20.8.4)
* Clear Selection
* Invert Selection
* Select Next Object
* Save Selection
* Reload Selection
* Edit Selection
* Select Group


===Drawing Objects===
==Multiple Representation==
* [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Stairway|Stairway drawing mode]]
* [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_Multiple_Point_Objects|Multiple point objects drawing mode (eg for avenues)]]
* [[Drawing_an_Object#Laser_Rangefinder_Drawing_Mode|Laser Rangefinder drawing mode]]
* [[Snapping|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|Live Preview option (Preferences)]]
* Option to close open areas automatically after drawing (Preferences)


===Editing Objects===
==Database==
* [[Edit_Object#Cut_a_Hole_or_Area_or_Line|Cut area: Rectangular mode enabled, always select the smaller of the two new areas after cutting]]
* [[Edit_Object#Cut_a_Hole_or_Area_or_Line|Cut area / Cut hole: Change drawing tool with TAB key before starting to cut]]
* [[Crop Objects]]
* [[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 measuring
* Fast object moving (Shift + arrow)
* [[Topology]]:
: - Select Duplicate Objects
: - Select Self-Intersected Objects
: - Select Line Text Objects with too Short a Line
: - Lengthen Line Text Objects
: - Close Area Objects
: - Remove Overshoots and Undershoots
: - Insert Intersections


===Symbol===
==Thematic Map==
* New symbol: Create default symbol icon when creating a new symbol
* Select Symbol by Symbol Number
* Select Symbol by Font
* Replace Symbols Color
* Replace Symbols Font
* [[Symbol#Image_Objects|Protect Image Objects]]


* Symbol Editor
==Background Map==
: -Colored color combo box
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': Bing Maps also supported (20.7.6)
: -Scale up/down symbol elements
: -Center selected symbol elements
: -Make screenshot for symbol icon
: -Warning if symbol contains elements with undefined color


* Symbol Icon Editor
==DEM==
: -Icon palette with predefined icons
* '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Feature_Map|DEM Import Wizard]]''': Option to create feature map.(20.7.8)
: -Pick color tool added
* 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)


==GPS==


===Map===
==Options==
* Create Map Grid: Support real world coordinates, symbol selector added
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences|OCAD Preferences]]''': Geo Viewer: Apple Look Around Viewer added (20.7.10)
* [[Create WGS84 Grid]]
* Coordinate System: User defined grid, load parameters from projection file
* Export Selected Objects
* [[Routing]] via Google Maps API


* Transformation
==Help==
: -[[Map_Transform#Mirror|Mirror map]]
*'''[[License_Transfer_Utility|License Transfer]]''': Automatically transfer also for Single User licenses (20.7.9)
: -[[Map_Transform#Change_Coordinate_System|Change Coordinate System]]
*'''[[License_Manager|License Manager]]''': New option to open the License Manager when starting OCAD and the license is deactivated (20.7.9)
: -[[Map_Transform#Rubbersheeting|Rubbersheeting]]: Option to exclude protected objects or layout objects
: -[[Map_Transform#Rubbersheeting|Rubbersheeting]]: Show no. of rubber sheeting points
: -[[Map_Transform#Center_Map_to_Drawing_Area|Center Map to Drawing Area]]


* Color
==Course Setting==
: -Drag and drop colors
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Option to load also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
: -New color picker
*'''[[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)
: -Color swatch
*'''[[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]]: Support AA AB AC indices and add index directly to the map


==OCAD App==
'''[https://www.ocad.com/app/ OCAD App]''' released (20.8.0)<br>


===Database===
'''OCAD App updates''': Please see [[OCAD_App_Manual#Appendix_A_-_App_Updates|this page]] for updates.
* ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) for database access
* Create new database: Access and Excel supported
* Rename dataset added
* Special field 'Angle' added
* Update special fields function added
* SQL query: Delete, load and save query
* Add texts by records: Object offset added.
* Select linked objects with corresponding record
* Select linked objects without corresponding record
* Select objects linked to the same record
 
 
===Background Map===
* [[WMS|WMS - Web Map Service]]
* Support PNG format
* Support 32bit RGB TIFF format
* Rescale background maps when changing map scale
* Background map info dialog also for raster background maps
 
 
===[[DEM]]===
* [[DEM#Import|Import]]: Support LAS and SRTm (*.hgt) format
* Support sub-meter cell size for OCAD DEM
* [[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]]
* Profile export to OCAD: hiking time calculation, labels and symbols at stopovers
 
 
===GPS===
* [[Laser Rangefinder|Drawing with "TruPulse 360°B" Laser Rangefinder]]
* Option to subtract GPS antenna height from Z value
 
===Options===
* Additional key combinations for [[Shortcuts]]
* [[Backup and Restore Options]]
 
 
===Course Setting===
 
'''General'''
* Renumber all control codes by entering a new first code
* Insert course object to a list of courses
* Delete course object from a list of courses
* Move control number for all courses that use it
* Edit connection line for all courses that use it
* Show thin connection line between control circle and control number when moving control number in preview
 
'''Control Description'''
* New dialog to edit text control description
* Create automatic text control description from IOF symbol description
* Control description positioning at top or bottom left corner
 
'''Relay'''
* New algorithm to distribute the relay variations more regularly to the teams
* Export relay variation codes for all runners
 
'''Course Statistics'''
* Courses dialog: Show course length and number of controls
* Statistics: Highlight unused course objects in course statistics dialog
* Statistics: Leg statistics added (number of courses / runners per leg)
* Statistics: Control/Course diagram
* Statistics: Detect identical courses and courses without start or finish
 
'''Import/Export'''
* Import course definition from event software
* New IOF XML Version 3.0 exchange format supported
* Export course maps: Export multiple courses to one course map file (only normal courses)
 
 
===Help===
* New OCAD Wiki Help: http://www.ocad.com/en.wiki
* More graphic hints
 
==Important Updates Since Release of OCAD 11 in June 2012==
'''General'''
*OCAD Blog: Option to show the new OCAD Blog posts added when starting OCAD
 
'''File'''
*'''[[Import_Files#Import_Shape_Files|Import Shape]]''' without database.
 
'''Drawing and Editing Objects'''
*Topology: '''[[Topology#Lengthen_Line_Text_Objects|Lengthen line text objects]]''' by distance or percent of current length (OCAD 11 Professional)
 
'''DEM'''
*Much faster Contour Lines calculation with th '''Split DEM into tiles''' option
*'''[[DEM#Calculate_DEM_Difference|Calculate DEM Difference]]''' also for DEMs with different cell size and extent
 
'''Options - Preferences'''
*Option '''Let line and area objects closed when editing''' added.
 
'''Course Setting'''
*Import OCAD map to Course Setting project added (used for Ski-O, MTB-O)
*Save Course Setting project as OCAD 9 or 10 file
 
'''Coordinate Systems'''
*New coordinate systems added
 
'''Wiki Help'''
*OCAD is now linked with the French Wiki when the GUI language is French.
*OCAD is now linked with the German Wiki when the GUI language is German.
 
Previous Chapter: [[ About this Wiki]]
 
Next Chapter: [[Graphical User Interface]]


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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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