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On this page you will find information about tutorial, links to workflows and other learning resources related to the OCAD software.
=OCAD Desktop=
=OCAD Desktop=


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=== Orienteering Maps===
=== Orienteering Maps===
====Forest and Sprint Orienteering Maps====
====Forest and Sprint Orienteering Maps====
Learn how to draw orienteering maps in OCAD from scratch.
*[[Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD|Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
*:[https://www.ocad.com/docs/Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD.pdf Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
*:[https://www.ocad.com/docs/OL-Karten_zeichnen_mit_OCAD.pdf OL-Karten zeichnen mit OCAD] (PDF [[File:Deutschland.gif|20px]])
*:[https://www.ocad.com/docs/Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD_Pt_BR.pdf Desenhando Mapas de Orientação no OCAD] (PDF [[File:Portugal.gif|20px]])


Learn how to update an existing orienteering map.
*'''[[Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD|Draw Orienteering Maps in OCAD]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
* [[Updating_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD|Updating Orienteering Maps in OCAD]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Learn how to draw orienteering maps in OCAD from scratch.
:Also available as PDF: [https://www.ocad.com/docs/Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD.pdf Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]]) | [https://www.ocad.com/docs/OL-Karten_zeichnen_mit_OCAD.pdf OL-Karten zeichnen mit OCAD] (PDF [[File:Deutschland.gif|20px]]) | [https://www.ocad.com/docs/Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD_Pt_BR.pdf Desenhando Mapas de Orientação no OCAD] (PDF [[File:Portugal.gif|20px]])
 
*'''[[Updating_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD|Update Orienteering Maps in OCAD]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Learn how to update an existing orienteering map.


Learn how to analyze LiDAR data and how to use the results for mapping.
*'''[[Using Airborne Laserscanning Data for Orienteering Base Map Generation|Use Airborne Laserscanning Data for Orienteering Base Map Generation]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
* [[Using Airborne Laserscanning Data for Orienteering Base Map Generation]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Analyze LiDAR data and use the generated contours and background maps for mapping.


====School Orienteering Maps====
====School Orienteering Maps====
Find information how OCAD can be used to map a school, classroom or gym hall.
* '''[[OCAD_for_Schools|OCAD for Schools]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
* [[OCAD_for_Schools|OCAD for Schools]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Find information how OCAD can be used to map a school, classroom or gym hall.


==== World Orienteering Week====
==== World Orienteering Week====
[https://worldorienteeringweek.com World Orienteering Week (WOW)] is an annual global event organized by the International Orienteering Federation IOF to promote the sport of orienteering.<br>
:[https://worldorienteeringweek.com World Orienteering Week (WOW)] is an annual global event organized by the International Orienteering Federation IOF to promote the sport of orienteering.<br>
OCAD is partner of this event and offers free OCAD Starter licenses and tutorials for beginners.
:OCAD is partner of this event and offers free OCAD Starter licenses and tutorials for beginners.
*[https://www.ocad.com/docs/WOD_Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD.pdf WOD Tutorial: Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Available as PDF:[https://www.ocad.com/docs/WOD_Drawing_Orienteering_Maps_in_OCAD.pdf WOD Tutorial: Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]]) | [https://www.ocad.com/docs/WOD_OL-Karten_zeichnen_mit_OCAD.pdf WOD Tutorial: OL-Karten zeichnen mit OCAD] (PDF [[File:Deutschland.gif|20px]]) | [https://www.ocad.com/docs/World_Orienteering_Day_OCAD_Tutorial_ja.pdf Creating Orienteering Maps with OCAD] (PDF [[File:Japan.gif|20px]])
*[https://www.ocad.com/docs/WOD_OL-Karten_zeichnen_mit_OCAD.pdf WOD Tutorial: OL-Karten zeichnen mit OCAD] (PDF [[File:Deutschland.gif|20px]])
*[https://www.ocad.com/docs/World_Orienteering_Day_OCAD_Tutorial_ja.pdf Creating Orienteering Maps with OCAD] (PDF [[File:Japan.gif|20px]])


==== Other====
==== Indoor Orienteering====
*[https://ocad.com/blog/2020/03/map-your-home/ Map your home or classroom] (Blog/ Video [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
*'''[https://ocad.com/blog/2020/03/map-your-home/ Map your home or classroom]''' (Blog/ Video [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Start mapping your home.


===Course Setting===
===Course Setting===


====Introduction====
====Introduction====
Get started with Course Setting in OCAD.
*'''[[Course_Setting_for_Orienteering|Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
*[[Course_Setting_for_Orienteering|Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Get started with Course Setting in OCAD.
*[https://www.ocad.com/docs/Getting_Started_with_Course_Setting_in_OCAD.pdf Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
:Also available as PDF: [https://www.ocad.com/docs/Getting_Started_with_Course_Setting_in_OCAD.pdf Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]]) | [https://www.ocad.com/docs/Einführung_in_die_Bahnlegung_mit_OCAD.pdf Einführung in die Bahnlegung mit OCAD] (PDF [[File:Deutschland.gif|20px]]) | [https://www.ocad.com/docs/Getting_Started_with_Course_Setting_in_OCAD_Japanese.pdf Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Japan.gif|20px]]) | [https://www.ocad.com/docs/Getting_Started_with_Course_Setting_in_OCAD_Pt_BR.pdf Primeiros passos com Planejamento de percursos no OCAD] (PDF [[File:Portugal.gif|20px]])
*[https://www.ocad.com/docs/Einführung_in_die_Bahnlegung_mit_OCAD.pdf Einführung in die Bahnlegung mit OCAD] (PDF [[File:Deutschland.gif|20px]])
*[https://www.ocad.com/docs/Getting_Started_with_Course_Setting_in_OCAD_Japanese.pdf Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD] (PDF [[File:Japan.gif|20px]])
*[https://www.ocad.com/docs/Getting_Started_with_Course_Setting_in_OCAD_Pt_BR.pdf Primeiros passos com Planejamento de percursos no OCAD] (PDF [[File:Portugal.gif|20px]])


====Trainings====
====Trainings====
* '''[[O-training with OCAD]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
Discover o-technical exercises and get background information on Course Setting topics.  
Discover o-technical exercises and get background information on Course Setting topics.  
* [[O-training with OCAD]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])


====Features====
====Features====
* '''[[Canvases#Example_of_use|Canvas]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
Learn how to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as pdfs in different scales and layouts.
Learn how to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as pdfs in different scales and layouts.
* [[Canvases#Example_of_use|Canvas]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])


* '''[[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
Calculate the length, height and estimated running time of a specific leg or entire course.
Calculate the length, height and estimated running time of a specific leg or entire course.
* [[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])


*'''[[OCAD_App_Manual#Course_Setting|Course Setting in OCAD App]]''' (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])
Learn how to check your GPS position on your smartphone when field checking control sites or putting our controls.
Learn how to check your GPS position on your smartphone when field checking control sites or putting our controls.
*[[OCAD_App_Manual#Course_Setting|Course Setting in OCAD App]] (Wiki [[File:Grossbritanien.gif|20px]])


==Cartography==
==Cartography==

Revision as of 16:45, 8 September 2026

OCAD Desktop

Cartography & Orienteering

  • Getting Started with OCAD
You find a brief introduction into OCAD in the documentation Getting Started with OCAD, which is available in different languages.
  • OCAD Basics
The OCAD Basics exercise teaches both basic and advanced drawing and editing functions in an interactive way. Many tips and tricks for working efficiently with OCAD are also presented.
You find the exercises OCAD Basics.ocd in different languages in the OCAD menu File > Open Sample Maps
  • Tips and Tricks with Keyboard and Mouse
The OCAD Wiki page Tipps and Tricks with Keyboard and Mouse summarises useful tipps to optimize your drawing and editing skills in OCAD.
Also available as PDF: OCAD Tips (PDF Grossbritanien.gif) | OCAD Tipps (PDF Deutschland.gif)
  • Video tutorials on YouTube
Visit our OCAD YouTube Chanel with playlist about various topics.

Orienteering

Orienteering Maps

Forest and Sprint Orienteering Maps

Learn how to draw orienteering maps in OCAD from scratch.
Also available as PDF: Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD (PDF Grossbritanien.gif) | OL-Karten zeichnen mit OCAD (PDF Deutschland.gif) | Desenhando Mapas de Orientação no OCAD (PDF Portugal.gif)
Learn how to update an existing orienteering map.
Analyze LiDAR data and use the generated contours and background maps for mapping.

School Orienteering Maps

Find information how OCAD can be used to map a school, classroom or gym hall.

World Orienteering Week

World Orienteering Week (WOW) is an annual global event organized by the International Orienteering Federation IOF to promote the sport of orienteering.
OCAD is partner of this event and offers free OCAD Starter licenses and tutorials for beginners.
Available as PDF:WOD Tutorial: Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD (PDF Grossbritanien.gif) | WOD Tutorial: OL-Karten zeichnen mit OCAD (PDF Deutschland.gif) | Creating Orienteering Maps with OCAD (PDF Japan.gif)

Indoor Orienteering

Start mapping your home.

Course Setting

Introduction

Get started with Course Setting in OCAD.
Also available as PDF: Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD (PDF Grossbritanien.gif) | Einführung in die Bahnlegung mit OCAD (PDF Deutschland.gif) | Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD (PDF Japan.gif) | Primeiros passos com Planejamento de percursos no OCAD (PDF Portugal.gif)

Trainings

Discover o-technical exercises and get background information on Course Setting topics.

Features

Learn how to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as pdfs in different scales and layouts.

Calculate the length, height and estimated running time of a specific leg or entire course.

Learn how to check your GPS position on your smartphone when field checking control sites or putting our controls.

Cartography

Topographic Maps, City Maps and Leisure Maps

Migrate maps from other DTP programs to OCAD.

Learn how to visualize GIS data in OCAD.

Thematic Maps

Learn how to create Thematic Maps in OCAD.

OCAD App

Introduction

This is the perfect way to start, if the OCAD App is new to you.

Manuals

Learn how the OCAD App works.

Videos