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===General / GUI===
This page describes the latest features in OCAD that will be added with each '''[[Service_Update|OCAD Update]]'''.
* right panel replaced with docking dialog
* pan with mouse wheel down
* zoom in / out with [Ctrl] and +/-
* faster drawing of text objects


===File===
A rough overview over the last years shows the '''[https://www.ocad.com/en/timeline/ Timeline]''' on your homepage. <br>
* new option to set map scale in file new dialog
A detailed list with all changes can be found in the '''[https://ocad.com/OCAD2018/OCAD_2018_Update.txt Release Notes]'''.
* new option to load symbol description from text file when loading a new file


====Import====
==File==
* import Shape: smooth option
* '''[[OCAD_App_Data_Exchange|OCAD App Data Exchange]]''' for new '''[[OCAD App]]''' (Beta) (20.8.0)
* import CSV: new option to choose m / km unit
* '''[[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 / Export====
==View==
* new option to load extent from selected objects
* SVG export also available in Starter and CS edition
* GPX export: export elevation of waypoints and track points if DEM is loaded


===View===
==Select==


===Select===
==Object==
* lasso selection added
*'''[[Edit_Object#Object_Information|Object Information]]''': Show angle also for area (direction of pattern) und text objects (20.7.10)
*'''[[Select#Toggle_between_segments|Toggle multiple identical segments between straight/bezier]]''' with TAB+SPACE key + click on segment (20.7.4)


===Drawing Objects===
==Topology==
* show object length in status bar while drawing and editing
* show area completation while drawing area objects
* enlarge line text objects automatically while writing


===Editing Objects===
==Symbol==
* show draft line to previous and next vertex when moving a vertex
* show draft line when moving / stretching / rotating an object
* move single line or area vertex with arrow keys
* align objects horizontal coordinate centered
* distribute objects equidistant (horizontal or vertical)
* move object's segments with mouse down and move by keeping rectangular angles
* keep rectangular angles while moving a vertex while pressing [Shift]
* click anywhere in area or text object to move it
* select and mark entire text in text object with double click
* remove vertices with [Ctrl] and mouse move (brush)
* rectify objects
* generalize buildings (geometry simplification, replace with rectangle)
* smooth objects: extended with angle and curvature parameter
* polyline to curve: extended with tangent length, angle and continuity parameters
* stretch or shrink objects
* fill: extended to fill text or point object with line or area symbol
* merge lines: tolerance option added to preferences
* rectangel objects: fill with area symbol and change to line symbol added


====Topology====
==Map==
* remove duplicate vertices from selected objects
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] NAD83(2011) / Montana (ft) added (20.8.0)
* new options to cut or add point objects at intersections
* New function '''[[Base_Colors|Base Colors]]''' (20.7.15)
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* [[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)


Next Chapter: [[Graphical User Interface]]
==Layout==
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': Show also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
* Add '''[[Layout#Add_Trim_and_Bleed_Marks|Trim and Bleed Marks]]''': Use paper size as default if set (20.7.10)
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': New Function added (20.7.6)


==Sketch==
*'''[[Sketch#Manage_Sketch_And_Note_Features|Manage Sketch and Note Features]]''': Briefly highlight selected sketch feature on screen (20.8.4)
==Multiple Representation==
==Database==
==Thematic Map==
==Background Map==
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': Bing Maps also supported (20.7.6)
==DEM==
* '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Feature_Map|DEM Import Wizard]]''': Option to create feature map.(20.7.8)
* 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==
==Options==
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences|OCAD Preferences]]''': Geo Viewer: Apple Look Around Viewer added (20.7.10)
==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)
==Course Setting==
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Option to load also extent from background maps (20.8.5)
*'''[[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==
==Graphical User Interface==
==OCAD App==
'''[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.
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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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