Tutorials

OCAD Desktop

Getting Started

Learn the Basics

• Getting Started with OCAD

Brief introduction to OCAD, available in several languages.

PDF in | | | | | | | | | or download from the Help menu in the OCAD program.

• OCAD Basics

Interactive exercises covering basic and advanced drawing and editing functions as well as many productivity tips.

Open the exercices in the OCAD program via File > Open Sample Maps.

• Tips and Tricks with Keyboard and Mouse

Useful keyboard shortcuts and mouse techniques for efficient mapping.

PDF: English | Deutsch

• OCAD YouTube Channel

Video tutorials and feature demonstrations.

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Orienteering

Orienteering Maps

Forest and Sprint Orienteering Maps

• Draw Orienteering Maps in OCAD

Learn how to create an orienteering map from scratch.

PDF: English | Detusch | Português

• Update Orienteering Maps in OCAD

Learn how to update and maintain existing orienteering maps.

• Use LiDAR Data for Base Map Generation

Generate contours and background maps from LiDAR and DEM.

School Orienteering

• OCAD for Schools

Learn how to map schools, classrooms and gym halls.

Indoor Orienteering

• Map Your Home or Classroom

Start mapping your home, classroom or other indoor environments.

World Orienteering Week

• World Orienteering Week (WOW)

Worldwide initiative organized by the International Orienteering Federation (IOF).

OCAD supports WOW with free OCAD Starter licenses and tutorials for beginners.

PDF: English | Deutsch | 日本語

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Course Setting

Getting Started

• Getting Started with Course Setting in OCAD

Get started with course planning and course setting workflows.

PDF: English | Deutsch | 日本語 | Português

Training

• O-training with OCAD

Discover O-training exercises and background information for course setting.

Features

• Canvas

Export courses and classes as PDFs with different scales and layouts.

• Route Analyzer

Calculate length, climb and estimated running time for a specific leg or entire course.

• Course Setting in OCAD App

Use the OCAD App for field checking and control placement.

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Cartography

Topographic, City and Leisure Maps

• Migrate Maps from Other DTP Programs to OCAD

Learn how to convert unstructured maps created in DTP applications.

PDF: English | Deutsch

• Visualize GIS Data in OCAD

Import, symbolize and visualize GIS datasets.

PDF: English | Deutsch

Thematic Maps

• OCAD Thematic Mapper Tutorials

Learn how to create thematic maps in OCAD.

OCAD App

Getting Started

• OCAD App Website

Overview of features, downloads and pricing.

• Video: Introduction to the OCAD App

Recommended starting point for new users.

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Documentation

• OCAD App Manual

Complete documentation of all OCAD App features.

PDF: English | Português | 日本語

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Videos

• OCAD App Playlist

Collection of OCAD App tutorials and demonstrations.

• OCAD YouTube Channel

Further videos, tips and feature presentations.