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==Chapter 3: Graphical User Interface==
[[File:GUI.JPG|1000x1000px]]


[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]
==Menu==
OCAD Mapping Solution Edition features the following menus:  


===Toolbars===
[[File:Menu.JPG|menu]]
The Toolbars can be moved within the graphical user interface. The buttons can be individually shown or hidden via the '''Options''' menu under '''OCAD Preferences''', '''GUI (Graphical user Interface)''', '''Toolbars'''.


[[File:Toolbars.JPG|toolbars]]
*'''[[File]]''': File management, file import and export functions, printing.
*'''[[Course_Setting_for_Orienteering|Course Setting]]''': Functions for course setting in orienteering sport. Only visible when a course setting project is open.
*'''[[View]]''': Functions for viewing the map.
*'''[[Select]]''': Functions for selecting an object or a vertex .
*'''[[Object]]''': Object editing functions.
*'''[[Topology]]''': Topology functions.
*'''[[Symbol]]''': Functions for creating and editing symbols.
*'''[[Map]]''': Map editing functions.
*'''[[Layout]]''': Layout management functions.
*'''[[Sketch]]''': Draw and manage Sketch objects.
*'''[[Multiple Representation]]''': Multiple representation management functions.
*'''[[Database]]''': Functions for connecting and editing databases.
*'''[[Thematic Map]]''': Create, modify and delete thematic maps.
*'''[[Background Map]]''': Functions for loading and managing background maps.
*'''[[DEM]]''': Functions for the import, export and processing of Digital Elevation Models.
*'''[[GPS]]''': Functions for connecting GPS devices or importing GPS data.
*'''[[Options]]''': Functions for customizing personal preferences.
*'''[[Window]]''': Functions for arranging the map window.
*'''[[Help]]''': OCAD Help.


====Standard Toolbar====
==Toolbars==
[[File:StandardToolbar.JPG|Standard buttons]]
: [[File:New.JPG|new]] '''New:''' Create a new map.
: [[File:Open.JPG|open]] '''Open:''' Open an existing map.
: [[File:Save.JPG|save]] '''Save:''' Save changes made to the map.
: [[File:Print.JPG|print]] '''Print:''' Print out the map.
: [[File:Undo.JPG|undo]] '''Undo:''' Undo previous actions.
: [[File:Redo.JPG|redo]] '''Redo:''' Cancel the previous undo action.
====Edit functions Toolbar====
[[File:EditFunctionsToolbar.JPG|edit functions toolbar]]
: [[File:FindSelectedObjects.JPG|find selected objects]] '''Find Selected Objects:''' Move screen to the selected object.
: [[File:Delete.JPG|delete]] '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: [[File:DuplicateObject.JPG|duplicate object]] '''Duplicate Object:''' Create a copy of the selected objects.
: [[File:FillOrMakeBorder.JPG|fill or make border]] '''Fill or Make Border:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: [[File:Merge.JPG|merge]] '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: [[File:ReverseObject.JPG|reverse object]] '''Reverse Object:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s)
: [[File:ChangeToBezierCurve.JPG|change to Bézier curve]] '''Change To Bézier Curve''': Convert the selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode to curves.
: [[File:ConvertToGraphicObject.JPG|convert to graphic object]] '''Convert To Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: [[File:ConvertToGraphicObject.JPG|convert to graphic object]] '''Convert To Graphic Object:'''
: [[File:Smooth.JPG|smooth]] '''Smooth'''
: [[File:Snapping.JPG|snapping]] '''Snapping
: [[File:Join.JPG|join]] ''' Join: Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: [[File:ChangeSymbolOfObject.JPG|change symbol of object]] '''Change Symbol of Object:''' The selected object is assigned to the symbol selected in the symbol box.
: [[File:ChangeSymbolForAllObjectsWithThisSymbol.JPG|change symbol for all objects with this symbol]] '''Change Symbol For All Objects With This Symbol:''' Change the symbol of all objects with a symbol A to symbol B.
: [[File:Measure.JPG|measure]] '''Measure:''' Measure the selected line or area object or the distance between 2 selected vertices objects.
: [[File:AutomaticJoining.JPG|automatic joining]] '''Automatic joining:''' Automatically join the ends of lines during the drawing process.
: [[File:SmoothingLvl.JPG|smoothing level]] '''Smoothing level''':  This option is used to select the required smoothing level for lines, for converting freehand lines into Bézier curves and for automatically smoothing lines drawn in freehand mode.


====View Toolbar====
Toolbars can be moved within the graphical user interface. The buttons can be individually shown or hidden in the '''GUI (Graphical User Interface)''' category of the '''[[OCAD Preferences]]''' which can be found in the '''Options''' menu. Alternatively, click the small arrow at the end of each toolbar to adjust it.
[[File:ViewToolbar.JPG|view toolbar]] 
Various functions are available for increasing or reducing the size of map sections as well as repositioning them.
: [[File:Pan.JPG|pan]] '''Pan: Reposition the map section
: [[File:PanLocked.JPG|pan locked]] '''Pan locked:''' Reposition the map section a number of times in succession.
: [[File:ZoomIn.JPG|zoom in]] '''Zoom In:''' Increase the size of the map section.
: [[File:ZoomInLocked.JPG|zoom in locked]] '''Zoom in locked:''' Increase the size of the map section a number of times in succession.
: [[File:ZoomOut.JPG|zoom out]] '''Zoom Out:''' Reduce the size of the map section.
: [[File:ZoomOutToPreviousView.JPG|zoom out to previous view]] '''Zoom out to previous view:''' Return to last smaller map section.
: [[File:ZoomToPreviousView.JPG|zoom to previous view]] '''Zoom to previous view:''' Return to last map section.
: [[File:ZoomToNextView.JPG|zoom to next view]] '''Zoom to next view:''' Go to previous map section.
: [[File:ShowEntireMap.JPG|show entire map]] '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map in the drawing window.
 
: [[File:DraftMode.JPG|draft mode slider]] '''Draft mode slider:''' The upper slider (M for map) is used to fade out the map objects; the lower slider (B for background) to fade out the map background.The Draft mode slider is only visible if Draft Mode is active in the View menu.  
: [[File:ShowGrid.JPG|show grid]] '''Show grid:''' Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.


====Edit and drawing  toolbar====
[[File:Toolbars.png|toolbars]]
[[File:EditAndDrawingToolbar.JPG|edit and drawing toolbar]]


=====Edit modes=====
===Standard Toolbar===
: [[File:EditToolbar.JPG|EditToolbar.JPG]]  
[[File:StandardToolbar.png|Standard Toolbar]]  
: [[File:SelectAndEditObject.JPG|select and edit object]] '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select and move objects.
: [[File:Icon_New.PNG]] '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Create_a_New_Map|New]]:''' Create a new map.
: [[File:SelectObjectAndEditVertex.JPG|select object and edit vertex]] '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select objects or move points of objects.
: [[File:Icon_Open.PNG]] '''[[File#Open|Open]]:''' Open an existing map.
: [[File:NormalVertex.JPG|normal vertex]] '''Normal Vertex:''' Add a Normal vertex
: [[File:Icon_Save.PNG]] '''[[File#Save|Save]]:''' Save changes made to the map.
: [[File:CornerVertex.JPG|corner vertex]] '''Corner Vertex:''' Add a Corner vertex
: [[File:Icon_Print.PNG]] '''[[Printing Maps|Print]]:''' Print out the map.
: [[File:DashVertex.JPG|dash vertex]] '''Dash Vertex:''' Add a Dash vertex.
: [[File:Icon_Undo.PNG]] '''[[Undo and Redo|Undo]]:''' Undo previous actions.
: [[File:RemoveVertex.JPG|remove vertex]] '''Remove Vertex'''
: [[File:Icon_Redo.PNG]] '''[[Undo and Redo|Redo]]:''' Cancel the previous undo action.
: [[File:IndicateDirectionOfAreaPatternPointOrTextObject.JPG|indicate direction of area pattern point or text object]] ''' Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object'''
: [[File:Icon_BackgroundMapManager.PNG]] '''[[Background_Map#Manage_Background_Maps|Manage Background Maps]]:''' Manage the background maps.
: [[File:RotateObject.JPG|rotate object]] '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: [[File:Icon_SymbolStatusManager.PNG]] '''[[Symbol Status Manager]]:''' Manage the symbol status settings.
: [[File:CutHole.JPG|cut hole]] '''Cut hole:''' Cut hole in area.
: [[File:Icon_OpenGoogleStreetView.PNG]] '''[[Open Google Street View]]:''' Opens Google Street View in your web browser at the chosen position of the map.
: [[File:CutArea.JPG|cut area]] '''Cut area:''' Cut area object.
: [[File:Cut.JPG|cut]] '''Cut:''' Cut line object.
: [[File:MoveParallel.JPG|move parallel]] '''Move parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: [[File:Reshape.JPG|reshape]] '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently


===Editing and Drawing Toolbar===
[[File:EditAndDrawingToolbar.png|Edit and Drawing Toolbar]]
====Edit modes====
: [[File:Icon_SelectAndEditObject.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select and Edit Object|Select and Edit Object]]:''' Select and move objects.
: [[File:Icon_SelectObjectAndEditVertex.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select Object and Edit Vertex|Select Object and Edit Vertex]]:''' Select objects or move points of objects.
: [[File:Icon_SelectObjectWithLassoTool.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select_Object_with_Lasso_Tool|Select Object with Lasso Tool]]:''' Select objects with a Lasso.
: [[File:Icon_NormalVertex.PNG]] '''[[Vertices#Add Normal Vertex|Normal Vertex:]]''' Add a vertex. This will not influence a dashed line.
: [[File:Icon_CornerVertex.PNG]] '''[[Vertices#Add Corner Vertex|Corner Vertex:]]''' Add a corner vertex or turn a normal vertex into a dash vertex. This will affect the dashed line so that it will start with a full dash from this point, and/or the specific main symbol of a line will appear at the corner vertex.
: [[File:Icon_DashVertex.PNG]] '''[[Vertices#Add Dash Vertex|Dash Vertex:]]''' Add a dash vertex or turn a normal vertex into a dash vertex. This will affect the dashed line, which will start with half a dash from this point.
: [[File:Icon_RemoveVertex.PNG]] '''[[Vertices#Remove Vertex|Remove Vertex]]'''
: [[File:Icon_IndicateDirectionOfAreaPatternPointOrTextObject.PNG]] '''[[Edit_Object#Indicate_Direction_of_Area_Pattern_or_Point_or_Text_Object|Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object]]:''' Indicate the direction of an area pattern, point or text object.
: [[File:Icon_RotateObject.PNG]] '''[[Edit_Object#Rotate|Rotate Object]]:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: [[File:Icon_CutHole.PNG]] '''[[Cut#Cut_Hole|Cut hole]]:''' Cut a hole into the selected area object.
: [[File:Icon_CutArea.PNG]] '''[[Cut#Cut_Area|Cut area]]:''' Cut the selected area object.
: [[File:Icon_Cut.PNG]] '''[[Cut#Cut_Line|Cut]]:''' Cut the selected line object or the borderline of the selected double line or area.
: [[File:Icon_MoveParallel.PNG]] '''[[Move_Parallel_and_Move_Duplicate_Parallel_by_Specified_Distance#Move_Parallel|Move parallel]]:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: [[File:Icon_Reshape.PNG]] '''[[Reshape]]:''' Redraw part of a line, area or text object.


=====Drawing modes=====
====Drawing modes====
: [[File:CurveMode.JPG|curve mode]] '''Curve mode:''' Draw in curve mode.
: [[File:Icon_CurveMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Curve|'''Curve mode:''']] Draw in curve mode.
: [[File:EllipseMode.JPG|ellipse mode]] '''Ellipse mode:''' Draw elliptical (oval) objects.
: [[File:Icon_EllipseMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_an_Elliptical_Object|'''Ellipse mode:''']] Draw elliptical (oval) objects.
: [[File:CircleMode.JPG|circle mode]] '''Circle mode:'''  Draw circular objects.
: [[File:Icon_CircleMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Circular_Object|'''Circle mode:''']] Draw circular objects.
: [[File:RectangularLineMode.JPG|rectangular line mode]] '''Rectangular line mode:''' Draw rectangular line objects with any number of corners.
: [[File:Icon_RectangularLineMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Rectangular_Line|'''Rectangular line mode:''']] Draw rectangular line objects with any number of corners.
: [[File:RectangularMode.JPG|rectangular mode]] '''Rectangular mode:'''  Draw rectangular area objects with any number of corners.
: [[File:Icon_RectangularMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Rectangular_Area|'''Rectangular mode:''']] Draw rectangular area objects with any number of corners.
: [[File:StraightLineMode.JPG|straight line mode]] '''Straight line mode:''' Draw objects with straight lines.
: [[File:DrawingModeStairway.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Stairway|'''Stairway drawing mode:''']] Draw a rectangular stairway.
: [[File:FreehandMode.JPG|freehand mode]] '''Freehand mode:''' Draw objects in freehand mode.
: [[File:Icon_StraightLineMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Straight_Line|'''Straight line mode:''']] Draw objects with straight lines.
: [[File:DrawingMultiplePointObjects.JPG|drawing multiple point objects]] '''Drawing multiple point objects:''' draw several point objects that are placed on a line with a constant interval.
: [[File:Icon_FreehandMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Freehand_Line|'''Freehand mode:''']] Draw objects in freehand mode.
: [[File:NumericMode.JPG|numeric mode]] '''Numeric Mode:''' Draw objects in numeric mode.
: [[File:IconSketchMode.png]]  [[Sketch|'''Sketch mode:''']] Add a Sketch Layer
: ADD PICTURE '''Laser distance drawing mode'''
: [[File:Icon_DrawingMultiplePointObjects.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_Multiple_Point_Objects|'''Drawing multiple point objects:''']] Draw several point objects that are placed on a line with a constant interval.
: [[File:IconFillBoundedAreaMode.png]]  [[Drawing_an_Object#Fill_Bounded_Area_Mode|'''Fill Bounded Area Mode:''']] Fill empty areas that are bounded by various objects from line or area symbols.
: [[File:Icon_NumericMode.PNG]] [[Drawing_an_Object#Numerical_Drawing_Mode|'''Numeric Mode:''']] Draw objects in numeric mode.
: [[File:Icon_LaserDistance.PNG]] [[Laser_Rangefinder|'''Laser Rangefinder drawing mode:''']] Draw objects by distances transmitted from a laser distance meter.


: [[File:NumericToolbar.JPG|numeric toolbar]] '''Numeric Mode Toolbar'''


: [[File:NumericToolbar.JPG|numeric toolbar]] '''Numeric Toolbar'''
===Edit Functions Toolbar===
[[File:EditFunctionsToolbar.png|Edit Functions Toolbar]]
: [[File:Icon_Delete.PNG]] '''[[Object#Delete|Delete]]:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: [[File:Icon_RotateEnterAngle.PNG]] '''[[Edit_Object#Rotate_an_Object_by_Angle|Rotate (Enter Angle)]]:''' Rotate selected object(s) by entering an angle.
: [[File:Icon_AlignObjectsHorizontal.PNG]] '''[[Align_Objects|Align Objects: Horizonal Coordinates]]:''' Align objects at a horizontal coordinate.
: [[File:Icon_AlignObjectsHorizontalCoordinateCentered.PNG]] '''[[Align_Objects|Align Objects: Horizontal Coordinate Centered]]:''' Align objects at horizontal centered coordinates.
: [[File:Icon_AlignObjectsVertical.PNG]] '''[[Align_Objects|Align Objects: Vertical Coordinates]]:''' Align objects at a vertical coordinate.
: [[File:Icon_DistributeObjectsHorizontalCoordinate.PNG]] '''[[Align_Objects|Distribute Objects: Horizontal Coordinate]]:''' Distributes the selected objects horizontal with equal space between.
: [[File:Icon_DistributeObjectsVerticalCoordinate.PNG]] '''[[Align_Objects|Distribute Objects: Vertical Coordinate]]:''' Distributes the selected objects vertical with equal space between.
: [[File:Icon_Crop.PNG]] '''[[Crop Objects]]:''' Crop objects in a designated area (desired sector, hole, delete selected objects).
: [[File:Icon_MoveDuplicatebySpecifiedDistance.PNG]] '''[[Move_Parallel_and_Move_Duplicate_Parallel_by_Specified_Distance#Move_Duplicate_Parallel_by_Specified_Distance|Move/Duplicate Parallel by Specified Distance]]:''' Move/Duplicate an object by a speciefied distance and direction.
: [[File:Icon_InterpolateObjects.PNG]] '''[[Interpolate_Objects|Interpolate Objects]]:''' Insert line or point objects regularly between existing objects.
: [[File:Icon_DuplicateObject.PNG]] '''[[Duplicate_and_Move_and_Duplicate|Duplicate Object]]:''' Create a copy of the selected objects.
: [[File:Icon_FillOrMakeBorder.PNG]] '''[[Edit_Object#Fill_or_Make_Border_or_Duplicate_Identically|Fill or Make Border]]:''' Fill a line or area object an with area object, make a line border for an area object or duplicate the object identically. Create a line text object on a selected line object.
: [[File:Icon_Merge.PNG]] '''[[Edit_Object#Merge|Merge]]:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects with the same symbol.
: [[File:Icon_ReverseObject.PNG]] '''[[Edit_Object#Reverse_Object_Direction|Reverse Object]]:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: [[File:Icon_ChangeToPolyline.png]] '''[[Change_to_Polyline_and_Change_to_Bezier_Curve|Change to Polyline]]''' Convert the selected line or area object(s) into a polyline.
: [[File:Icon_ChangeToBezierCurve.PNG]] '''[[Change_to_Polyline_and_Change_to_Bezier_Curve|Change To Bézier Curve]]''': Convert the selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode into Bezier curves.
: [[File:Icon_ConvertToGraphicObject.PNG]] '''[[Convert_to_Graphic_Object|Convert To Graphic Object]]:''' Convert the selected object(s) into their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: [[File:Icon_Smooth.PNG]] '''[[Smooth|Smooth]]''': Smooth line or area objects.
: [[File:Icon_GeneralizeBuildings.PNG]] '''[[Topology#Generalize_Buildings|Generalize Buildings]]:''' Simplify the building geometry or rectangle it.
: [[File:Icon_Snapping.PNG]] '''[[Snapping|Snapping]]''': Snap vertices automatically to other curves or points.
: [[File:Icon_Join.PNG]] '''[[Topology#Join|Join]]:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: [[File:Icon_ChangeSymbolOfObject.PNG]] '''[[Change_Symbol|Change Symbol of Object]]:''' Assign the symbol selected in the symbol box to the selected object(s).
: [[File:Icon_ChangeSymbolForAllObjectsWithThisSymbol.PNG]] '''[[Change_Symbol|Change Symbol For All Objects With This Symbol]]:''' Change the symbol of all objects with a symbol A to symbol B.
: [[File:Icon_Measure.PNG]] '''[[Edit_Object#Measure|Measure]]:''' Measure the selected line or area object or the distance between 2 selected point objects.
: [[File:Icon_ObjectInformation.PNG]] '''[[Object#Object_Information|Object Information]]:''' Shows the object information.
: [[File:Icon_AutomaticJoining.PNG]] '''[[Topology#Automatic_Joining|Automatic Joining]]:''' Automatically join the ends of lines and areas during the drawing process.
: [[File:Icon_SelectDuplicateObjects.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select_Duplicate_Objects|Select Duplicate Objects]]:''' Selects identical objects at the same position.
: [[File:Icon_SelectSelfIntersectedObjects.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select_Self_Intersected_Objects|Select Self-Intersected Objects]]:''' Selects all line, area and line text objects with a self-intersecting geometry.
: [[File:Icon_SelectLineTextObjectswithLinetooShort.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select_Line_Text_Objects_with_Line_too_Short|Select Line Text Objects with Line too Short]]:''' Selects all line text objects whose text is longer than the line length.


===View Toolbar===
[[File:ViewToolbar.png|View Toolbar]] 


====Server Toolbar====
Various functions are available for increasing or reducing the size of map view as well as repositioning it.
: [[File:Icon_FindSelectedObjects.PNG]] '''[[View#Find_Selected_Objects|Find Selected Objects]]:''' Move screen to the selected object.
: [[File:Icon_Pan.PNG]] '''[[View#Pan|Pan]]:''' Reposition the map view
: [[File:Icon_PanLocked.PNG]] '''[[View#Pan Locked|Pan Locked]]:''' Reposition the map view a number of times in succession.
: [[File:Icon_ZoomIn.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom_In|Zoom In]]:''' Zoom in the map view to greater magnification.
: [[File:Icon_ZoomInLocked.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom_In_Locked|Zoom In Locked]]:''' Zoom in the map view a number of times in succession.
: [[File:Icon_ZoomOut.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom Out|Zoom Out]]:''' Zoom out the map view to lesser magnification.
: [[File:Icon_ZoomOutToPreviousView.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom Out to Previous View|Zoom Out to Previous View]]:''' Zoom out to the last map view of lesser magnification.
: [[File:Icon_ZoomtoSelectedObjects.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom_to_Selected_Objects|Zoom to Selected Objects]]:''' Zoom the view to the biggest possible view showing the selected objects.
: [[File:Icon_ShowEntireMap.PNG]] '''[[View#Show Entire Map|Show Entire Map]]:''' Display the entire map in the drawing window.
: [[File:Icon_ZoomToPreviousView.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom to Previous View|Zoom to Previous View]]:''' Return to last map view.
: [[File:Icon_ZoomToNextView.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom to Next View|Zoom to Next View]]:''' Undo "Zoom to Previous View".
: [[File:Icon_ShowGrid.PNG]] '''[[View#Show Screen Grid|Show Screen Grid]]:''' Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
: [[File:Icon_ShowRulers.PNG]] '''[[Show Rulers]]:''' Show rulers along the top and left side of the drawing area.
: [[File:Icon_ShowRulerGuides.PNG]] '''[[Ruler Guides]]:''' Display all ruler guides in the drawing area.
: [[File:DraftMode.JPG]] '''[[View Mode#Draft Mode|Draft Mode Slider]]:''' The upper slider (M for map) is used to fade out the map objects; the lower slider (B for background) to fade out the '''[[Background Map]]'''. The '''[[View Mode#Draft Mode|Draft Mode Slider]]''' is only visible if the '''[[View Mode#Draft Mode|Draft Mode]]''' is activated in the '''[[View]]''' menu.


ADD
===Mobile Toolbar [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]===
[[File:MobileToolbar.png|Mobile Toolbar]]


This toolbar can be used as an alternative to the keyboard. Some tablet PCs do not have a keyboard with these special keys; use the '''Mobile Toolbar''' to use these keys.


====Customize Toolbar dialog box====
===Sketch Toolbar [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]][[File:Sta40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Starter.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]===
Choose this command to customize toolbars.  
The dialog box is opened by clicking '''Customize''' button in on '''GUI (Graphical User Interface)''' page in '''OCAD Preferences''' dialog box or by clicking on the right end of a toolbar.
When the box above the button is checked the button will be visible otherwise it will be hidden.
ADD PICTURE TOOLBAR


[[File:Hint.JPG|hint]] The Numeric keypad toolbar cannot be customized.
[[File:Sketch Toolbar.png]]


OCAD '''[[Sketch]]''' Layer and it's tools are designed to be used for field work with a tablet and a pen.


===Menu===
===Numeric Keypad Toolbar [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]===
The OCAD Professional Edition features the following 15  menus:  
[[File:NumericKeypadToolbar.png|Numeric Toolbar]]


[[File:Menu.JPG|menu]]
This toolbar can be used as an alternative to the numeric keypad. Some tablet PCs do not have a keyboard; '''Numeric Toolbar''' can be used to enter numbers.


*'''File''': File management, file import and export functions, printing
===Customize Toolbar Dialog Box===
*'''Server/Client''': Functions for Server/Client
Choose this command to customize toolbars.  
*'''View''': Functions for viewing the map
The dialog box is opened by clicking '''Customize''' in the '''GUI (Graphical User Interface)''' page in '''OCAD Preferences''' dialog box (Menu '''Options''') or by clicking on the right end of a toolbar.
*'''Select''': Functions for selecting an object or a vertex
When the box above the button is checked the button will be visible otherwise it will be hidden.
*'''Object''': Object editing functions
*'''Symbol''': Functions for creating and editing symbols
*'''Map''': Map editing functions
*'''Layout''': Function for layout managing
*'''Database''': Functions for connecting and editing databases
*'''Background Map''': Functions for loading and managing background maps
*'''DEM''': Functions for the import, export and evaluation of Digital Elevation Models 
*'''GPS''': Functions for connecting GPS devices or importing GPS data
*'''Options''': Functions for customizing personal preferences
*'''Window''': Functions for arranging the map window
*''' Help ''': OCAD Help
 
====File Menu====
: '''New:''' Create a new map.
: '''Open:''' Open an existing map file.
: '''Open Sample Map:''' Open a sample map file.
: '''Close:''' Close the current map file.
: '''Save:''' Save changes in the current map file.
: '''Save As:''' Save the current map file under a new name.
: '''Undo:''' Undo the last draw or edit operation.
: '''Redo:''' Reverse the effect of the Undo operation.
: '''Print:''' Print a color map or color separations.
: '''Import:''' Import a map file.
: '''Multiple File Import:''' Import multiple files at once.
: '''Export:''' Export the map in a different file format.
: '''Export OCAD Internet Map:''' Export the map to OCAD Internet Map.
: '''Export Encrypted File:''' Export the map to encrypted OCAD file format.
: '''Map Sharing:''' Sharing your map on a FTP server .
: '''-Upload to FTP Server:''' Upload your map to FTP Server .
: '''-Download from FTP Server:''' Download a map from FTP Server.
: '''-Synchronize:''' Synchronize data .
: '''Send File by Email:''' Send current map file by email.
: '''Execute XML Script:''' Execute function defined in a XML script file.
: '''Create Backup:''' Make a backup copy of the current map file.
: '''Restore Backup:''' Restore a map file saved with the Backup function.
: '''Open Recently used OCAD Files:''' Open one of the map files you have worked on recently. 
: '''Exit OCAD:''' Terminate OCAD.
 
====Server/Client Menu====
: '''Connect/Disconnect:''' Connect or disconnect the connection to the server
: '''Get Objects from Current View'''
: '''Import Map:''' Import a Map from the connected server
: '''Delete Object in Database'''
: '''Check Out Selected Objects:''' Check out selected objects for editing.
: '''Check in Selected objects:''' Check out selected objects after finished edited objects .
: '''Show Checked Out Objects:''' Show current checked out objects.
: '''Database Undo:''' Undo your last move in the database.
: '''Database Redo:''' Redo your last move in the database .
: '''Generate  Map Preview:''' Generate preview from current map.
: '''Do Database Maintenance:''' Upkeep Database
: '''Manage Server Bookmarks'''
: '''Show Project Information'''
 
====View Menu====
: '''Normal Mode:''' Normal mode view.
: '''Spot Color Mode:''' Spot color view.
: '''Draft Mode:''' Draft mode view. The background map can be seen behind the map.
: '''Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites):''' Map display transparent, background maps  visible
: '''Define View Mode Loop:''' Define various view mode loops.
: '''Next View Mode in Loop:''' Switch to next defined view mode loop.
: '''Keyline:''' Shows a rough sketch, where objects has been placed .
: '''Hatch Areas:''' Display full areas as hatched areas on the screen.
: '''Anti-Aliasing:''' Anti-Aliasing view.
: '''Redraw:''' Redraw the drawing window.
: '''Pan:''' Move the view.
: '''Move To:''' Move the view to a desired position.
: '''Find Selected Objects:''' Find desired objects
: '''Zoom In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined Zoom:''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show Grid Lines:''' A grid is shown in the drawing window.
: '''Show WGS84 Grid:''' A WGS84 grid is shown in the drawing window .
: '''Show Rulers:''' Shows up and down a ruler .
: '''Ruler Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.
 
====Select Menu====
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.
 
====Object menu====
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
- ADD
: '''Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object:''' Change direction of selected point object, area pattern or text.
: '''Cut object:''' Cut hole, area or line.
: '''-Cut hole:''' Cut a hole in an object.
: '''-Cut area:''' Divides an area.
: '''-Cut line:''' Divides a line.
: '''Crop Objects:''' Crop selected Object(s).
: '''Move Parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: '''Move Parallel with Distance:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel with a distance to the original object.
: '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently :
: '''Interpolate Objects:''' Interpolate selected Objects to each other.
: '''Duplicate Object:''' Duplicate (create a copy of) the selected object(s).
: '''Move and Duplicate:''' Duplicate selected object and move it.
: '''Fill, Make Border, Duplicate Identically:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: '''Reverse Object Direction:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: '''Change to Polyline:''' Change selected object to polyline.
: '''Change to Bézier Curve:''' Change selected object to a Bézier curve.
: '''Convert to Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: '''Convert to Layout Object:''' Convert selected object to layout object.
: '''Create Gradient'''
: '''Generalization'''
: '''-Generalize Buildings'''
: '''-Smooth:''' Smooth selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode.
: '''Topology'''
: '''-Join:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: '''-Select Duplicate Objects:''' Duplicate the selected object(s).
: '''-Select Self-Intersected Objects'''
: '''-Merge with Condition:''' Merge with conditions the selected objects into one object.
: '''-Create Point Objects at Line Ends'''
: '''-Close Area Objects'''
: '''-Remove Overshoots and Undershoots'''
: '''-Insert Intersections'''
: '''Change Symbol (Selected objects)'''
: '''Change Symbol (All Objects with Corresponding Symbol)'''
: '''Add Vertex:''' Insert a normal, corner or dash vertex.
: '''Remove Vertex:''' Delete a vertex from a selected object.
: '''Change Vertex Types to:''' Change vertex types for the selected object(s).
: '''Group'''
: '''Ungroup'''
: '''Find and Replace Text'''
: '''Insert Glyphs'''
: '''Measure:''' Measure the selected line or area object or the distance between 2 selected point objects
: '''Object Information:''' Show information about selected object(s).
 
====Symbol Menu====
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:'''  Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be  and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.
 
====Map Menu====
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol: Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.
 
====Layout Menu====
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''
 
====Database Menu====
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''
 
====Background Map Menu====
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS
 
====DEM Menu====
: '''Import:''' Import an ASCII Grid or XYZ file to OCAD.
: '''Open:''' Open an OCAD DEM file (*ocdDem).
: '''Show Frame:''' Shows blue rectangle with the extent of loaded DEM.
: '''Resize:''' Resize OCAD DEM file (make a subset) and save it as a new OCAD DEM file.
: '''Info:''' Shows information about OCAD DEM file.
: '''Close:''' Close OCAD DEM file.
: '''Merge DEM'''
: '''Create DEM Difference'''
: '''Create Contour Lines:'''  Calculates contour lines based on the loaded DEM.
: '''Create Hypsometric Map:''' Calculates a grayscale or colored hypsometric map
: '''Create Hill Shading:''' Calculates a shaded relief picture.
: '''Calculate Slope Gradient'''
: '''Classify Vegetation Height'''
: '''Create Profile:''' Creates a profile for the selected line object.
: '''Export:''' Save loaded OCAD DEM file as ESRI ASCII Grid or as ASCII Grid XYZ.
 
====GPS Menu====
: '''Realtime GPS:''' ''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:
 
====Symbol Menu====
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:'''  Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.
 
====Map Menu====
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol: Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.
 
====Layout Menu====
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''
 
====Database Menu====
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''
 
====Background Map Menu====
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS


====DEM Menu====
[[File:CustomizeToolbars.png|CustomizeToolbars.png]]
: '''Import:''' Import an ASCII Grid or XYZ file to OCAD.
: '''Open:''' Open an OCAD DEM file (*ocdDem).
: '''Show Frame:''' Shows blue rectangle with the extent of loaded DEM.
: '''Resize:''' Resize OCAD DEM file (make a subset) and save it as a new OCAD DEM file.
: '''Info:''' Shows information about OCAD DEM file.
: '''Close:''' Close OCAD DEM file.
: '''Merge DEM'''
: '''Create DEM Difference'''
: '''Create Contour Lines:'''  Calculates contour lines based on the loaded DEM.
: '''Create Hypsometric Map:''' Calculates a grayscale or colored hypsometric map
: '''Create Hill Shading:''' Calculates a shaded relief picture.
: '''Calculate Slope Gradient'''
: '''Classify Vegetation Height'''
: '''Create Profile:''' Creates a profile for the selected line object.
: '''Export:''' Save loaded OCAD DEM file as ESRI ASCII Grid or as ASCII Grid XYZ.


====GPS Menu====
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] The Sketch toolbar and the Numeric keypad toolbar cannot be customized.
: '''Realtime GPS:''' ''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS: ''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)'' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''


====Options Menu====
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] In Orienteering edtion some icons and checkboxes are disabled. That means that these functions are not in the Orienteering edition.
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''Language:''' Choose a language.


====Windows Menu====
==Using the Keyboard with the Mouse==
: '''Tile:''' Arrange all open maps horizontally or vertically on the screen.
You find an overview of options for using the keyboard and the mouse together on the '''[[Tips_with_Keyboard_and_Mouse|Tips with Keyboard and Mouse]]''' page.
: '''Cascade:''' Arrange all open maps in a way that the title of each map is visible.


====Help Menu====
==Status Bar==
: '''Contents:''' The contents of this help file.
In the Status Bar at the bottom of the window you can find useful information:<br />
: '''Help:''' Help for menu commands.
<br />
: '''Toolbar:''' Help for toolbar buttons.
[[File:StatusBar.PNG|1000x100px]]<br />
: '''OCAD Home page:''' Connect to the OCAD homepage on the Internet.
<br />
: '''OCAD Update:''' Connect to the OCAD download site on the Internet.
'''Currently Selected Object''': The symbol number and the name of the currently selected symbol is displayed in this part. If [[Select#Select_and_Edit_Multiple_Objects|multiple objects]] are selected, the number of selected objects is shown. In addition, if you retrieve a '''[[View#Bookmarks|Bookmark]]''', the saved comment is displayed here.<br />
: '''Getting Started with OCAD10'''
[[File:hint.jpg|hint]] If the selected object is an area object or line object, it's length (paper and real-world) and angle (direction of line relative to magnetic north) will be shown as well.
: '''OCAD How Tos:''' Connect to How To Videos on OCAD homepage.
: '''About OCAD:''' General Information about OCAD.


[[File:ShowAngle.png]]


===Using the Keyboard with the Mouse===
'''Coordinates from Mouse''': The coordinates of the current position of the mouse pointer is displayed in this part. You can change the format of the coordinates shown here in the '''[[OCAD_Preferences#Status_bar|Graphical User Interface]]''' category of '''[[OCAD Preferences]]''' in the '''Options''' menu. If a '''[[DEM]]''' is loaded, within its extent the elevation in meters is given in brackets after the coordinates. <br />
This section provides an overview of options for using the keyboard and the mouse together.


====Drawing====
'''Mode''': The current '''[[View Mode]]''' is displayed in this part of the status bar. The view mode can be changed either here or in the '''View''' menu.<br />
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]]: When starting a curve, straight line or freehand line: extend an existing object.
*'''Ctrl:''' Trace an existing object.
*'''Alt:''' Drawing a straight line: the line is made exactly horizontal or vertical.


====Drawing a circle====
'''Current Zoom Factor''': This field shows the current '''[[View#Zoom|Zoom Factor]]'''.<br />
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]]: Drag the radius from the center point.


====Edit====
'''Visibility''': [[File:Visibility.PNG]]<br />
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]]: Add or remove an object to/from the selected objects.
There are seven eye icons which indicate wheter a certain map feature is visible or not. These features are (from left to right): Layout, Map, Background Map, Symbols, Unsymbolized Objects, Graphic Objects and Image Objects.<br />
*'''Ctrl:''' Remove a vertex.
If the eye icon is black, the feature is visible.<br />
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]]  '''+ Ctrl:''' Insert a normal vertex.
If the eye icon is grey, no corresponding features exist.<br />
*'''Alt:''' Select an object behind an object that has already been selected.
If the eye icon is crossed off with a red cross, the feature is not visible.<br />
*'''Alt +''' [[File:Cut.JPG|cut]]: hange to Edit mode to select next line object in between cutting lines.
If the eye icon is crossed off with an orange cross, the feature is only partially visible.<br />
*'''Ctrl +''' [[File:Cut.JPG|cut]]: Cut a virtual gap into the selected line object.
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]]  + [[File:Cut.JPG|cut]]: Cut a broken line: a gap is inserted at the vertex where the cut was made.
*'''Arrow keys:''' Moves the selected object.


====View====
'''Currently Selected Symbol''': The currently selected symbol is shown in this part of the status bar.
*'''Space bar + Left Mouse Button:''' Move the View (pan).
*'''Ctrl + Mouse Wheel:''' Zoom in and zoom outIncrease/reduce the size of the map section.
*'''Shift'''  [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]] '''+ Mouse Wheel:''' Move the map section horizontally (scroll).


==Docking  [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.png|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==
It is possible to dock/undock some panels, which where located on the right side.


Previous Chapter: [[Chapter 2: Renewals]]
[[File:DockingPanel.gif]]


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Menu

OCAD Mapping Solution Edition features the following menus:

menu

  • File: File management, file import and export functions, printing.
  • Course Setting: Functions for course setting in orienteering sport. Only visible when a course setting project is open.
  • View: Functions for viewing the map.
  • Select: Functions for selecting an object or a vertex .
  • Object: Object editing functions.
  • Topology: Topology functions.
  • Symbol: Functions for creating and editing symbols.
  • Map: Map editing functions.
  • Layout: Layout management functions.
  • Sketch: Draw and manage Sketch objects.
  • Multiple Representation: Multiple representation management functions.
  • Database: Functions for connecting and editing databases.
  • Thematic Map: Create, modify and delete thematic maps.
  • Background Map: Functions for loading and managing background maps.
  • DEM: Functions for the import, export and processing of Digital Elevation Models.
  • GPS: Functions for connecting GPS devices or importing GPS data.
  • Options: Functions for customizing personal preferences.
  • Window: Functions for arranging the map window.
  • Help: OCAD Help.

Toolbars

Toolbars can be moved within the graphical user interface. The buttons can be individually shown or hidden in the GUI (Graphical User Interface) category of the OCAD Preferences which can be found in the Options menu. Alternatively, click the small arrow at the end of each toolbar to adjust it.

toolbars

Standard Toolbar

Standard Toolbar

Icon New.PNG New: Create a new map.
Icon Open.PNG Open: Open an existing map.
Icon Save.PNG Save: Save changes made to the map.
Icon Print.PNG Print: Print out the map.
Icon Undo.PNG Undo: Undo previous actions.
Icon Redo.PNG Redo: Cancel the previous undo action.
Icon BackgroundMapManager.PNG Manage Background Maps: Manage the background maps.
Icon SymbolStatusManager.PNG Symbol Status Manager: Manage the symbol status settings.
Icon OpenGoogleStreetView.PNG Open Google Street View: Opens Google Street View in your web browser at the chosen position of the map.

Editing and Drawing Toolbar

Edit and Drawing Toolbar

Edit modes

Icon SelectAndEditObject.PNG Select and Edit Object: Select and move objects.
Icon SelectObjectAndEditVertex.PNG Select Object and Edit Vertex: Select objects or move points of objects.
Icon SelectObjectWithLassoTool.PNG Select Object with Lasso Tool: Select objects with a Lasso.
Icon NormalVertex.PNG Normal Vertex: Add a vertex. This will not influence a dashed line.
Icon CornerVertex.PNG Corner Vertex: Add a corner vertex or turn a normal vertex into a dash vertex. This will affect the dashed line so that it will start with a full dash from this point, and/or the specific main symbol of a line will appear at the corner vertex.
Icon DashVertex.PNG Dash Vertex: Add a dash vertex or turn a normal vertex into a dash vertex. This will affect the dashed line, which will start with half a dash from this point.
Icon RemoveVertex.PNG Remove Vertex
Icon IndicateDirectionOfAreaPatternPointOrTextObject.PNG Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object: Indicate the direction of an area pattern, point or text object.
Icon RotateObject.PNG Rotate Object: Rotate the selected object(s).
Icon CutHole.PNG Cut hole: Cut a hole into the selected area object.
Icon CutArea.PNG Cut area: Cut the selected area object.
Icon Cut.PNG Cut: Cut the selected line object or the borderline of the selected double line or area.
Icon MoveParallel.PNG Move parallel: Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
Icon Reshape.PNG Reshape: Redraw part of a line, area or text object.

Drawing modes

Icon CurveMode.PNG Curve mode: Draw in curve mode.
Icon EllipseMode.PNG Ellipse mode: Draw elliptical (oval) objects.
Icon CircleMode.PNG Circle mode: Draw circular objects.
Icon RectangularLineMode.PNG Rectangular line mode: Draw rectangular line objects with any number of corners.
Icon RectangularMode.PNG Rectangular mode: Draw rectangular area objects with any number of corners.
DrawingModeStairway.PNG Stairway drawing mode: Draw a rectangular stairway.
Icon StraightLineMode.PNG Straight line mode: Draw objects with straight lines.
Icon FreehandMode.PNG Freehand mode: Draw objects in freehand mode.
IconSketchMode.png Sketch mode: Add a Sketch Layer
Icon DrawingMultiplePointObjects.PNG Drawing multiple point objects: Draw several point objects that are placed on a line with a constant interval.
IconFillBoundedAreaMode.png Fill Bounded Area Mode: Fill empty areas that are bounded by various objects from line or area symbols.
Icon NumericMode.PNG Numeric Mode: Draw objects in numeric mode.
Icon LaserDistance.PNG Laser Rangefinder drawing mode: Draw objects by distances transmitted from a laser distance meter.
numeric toolbar Numeric Mode Toolbar

Edit Functions Toolbar

Edit Functions Toolbar

Icon Delete.PNG Delete: Delete the selected object(s).
Icon RotateEnterAngle.PNG Rotate (Enter Angle): Rotate selected object(s) by entering an angle.
Icon AlignObjectsHorizontal.PNG Align Objects: Horizonal Coordinates: Align objects at a horizontal coordinate.
Icon AlignObjectsHorizontalCoordinateCentered.PNG Align Objects: Horizontal Coordinate Centered: Align objects at horizontal centered coordinates.
Icon AlignObjectsVertical.PNG Align Objects: Vertical Coordinates: Align objects at a vertical coordinate.
Icon DistributeObjectsHorizontalCoordinate.PNG Distribute Objects: Horizontal Coordinate: Distributes the selected objects horizontal with equal space between.
Icon DistributeObjectsVerticalCoordinate.PNG Distribute Objects: Vertical Coordinate: Distributes the selected objects vertical with equal space between.
Icon Crop.PNG Crop Objects: Crop objects in a designated area (desired sector, hole, delete selected objects).
Icon MoveDuplicatebySpecifiedDistance.PNG Move/Duplicate Parallel by Specified Distance: Move/Duplicate an object by a speciefied distance and direction.
Icon InterpolateObjects.PNG Interpolate Objects: Insert line or point objects regularly between existing objects.
Icon DuplicateObject.PNG Duplicate Object: Create a copy of the selected objects.
Icon FillOrMakeBorder.PNG Fill or Make Border: Fill a line or area object an with area object, make a line border for an area object or duplicate the object identically. Create a line text object on a selected line object.
Icon Merge.PNG Merge: Merge multiple line, area and text objects with the same symbol.
Icon ReverseObject.PNG Reverse Object: Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
Icon ChangeToPolyline.png Change to Polyline Convert the selected line or area object(s) into a polyline.
Icon ChangeToBezierCurve.PNG Change To Bézier Curve: Convert the selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode into Bezier curves.
Icon ConvertToGraphicObject.PNG Convert To Graphic Object: Convert the selected object(s) into their graphic elements (lines and areas).
Icon Smooth.PNG Smooth: Smooth line or area objects.
Icon GeneralizeBuildings.PNG Generalize Buildings: Simplify the building geometry or rectangle it.
Icon Snapping.PNG Snapping: Snap vertices automatically to other curves or points.
Icon Join.PNG Join: Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
Icon ChangeSymbolOfObject.PNG Change Symbol of Object: Assign the symbol selected in the symbol box to the selected object(s).
Icon ChangeSymbolForAllObjectsWithThisSymbol.PNG Change Symbol For All Objects With This Symbol: Change the symbol of all objects with a symbol A to symbol B.
Icon Measure.PNG Measure: Measure the selected line or area object or the distance between 2 selected point objects.
Icon ObjectInformation.PNG Object Information: Shows the object information.
Icon AutomaticJoining.PNG Automatic Joining: Automatically join the ends of lines and areas during the drawing process.
Icon SelectDuplicateObjects.PNG Select Duplicate Objects: Selects identical objects at the same position.
Icon SelectSelfIntersectedObjects.PNG Select Self-Intersected Objects: Selects all line, area and line text objects with a self-intersecting geometry.
Icon SelectLineTextObjectswithLinetooShort.PNG Select Line Text Objects with Line too Short: Selects all line text objects whose text is longer than the line length.

View Toolbar

View Toolbar

Various functions are available for increasing or reducing the size of map view as well as repositioning it.

Icon FindSelectedObjects.PNG Find Selected Objects: Move screen to the selected object.
Icon Pan.PNG Pan: Reposition the map view
Icon PanLocked.PNG Pan Locked: Reposition the map view a number of times in succession.
Icon ZoomIn.PNG Zoom In: Zoom in the map view to greater magnification.
Icon ZoomInLocked.PNG Zoom In Locked: Zoom in the map view a number of times in succession.
Icon ZoomOut.PNG Zoom Out: Zoom out the map view to lesser magnification.
Icon ZoomOutToPreviousView.PNG Zoom Out to Previous View: Zoom out to the last map view of lesser magnification.
Icon ZoomtoSelectedObjects.PNG Zoom to Selected Objects: Zoom the view to the biggest possible view showing the selected objects.
Icon ShowEntireMap.PNG Show Entire Map: Display the entire map in the drawing window.
Icon ZoomToPreviousView.PNG Zoom to Previous View: Return to last map view.
Icon ZoomToNextView.PNG Zoom to Next View: Undo "Zoom to Previous View".
Icon ShowGrid.PNG Show Screen Grid: Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
Icon ShowRulers.PNG Show Rulers: Show rulers along the top and left side of the drawing area.
Icon ShowRulerGuides.PNG Ruler Guides: Display all ruler guides in the drawing area.
DraftMode.JPG Draft Mode Slider: The upper slider (M for map) is used to fade out the map objects; the lower slider (B for background) to fade out the Background Map. The Draft Mode Slider is only visible if the Draft Mode is activated in the View menu.

Mobile Toolbar Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.

Mobile Toolbar

This toolbar can be used as an alternative to the keyboard. Some tablet PCs do not have a keyboard with these special keys; use the Mobile Toolbar to use these keys.

Sketch Toolbar Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.This function is available in OCAD Starter.

Sketch Toolbar.png

OCAD Sketch Layer and it's tools are designed to be used for field work with a tablet and a pen.

Numeric Keypad Toolbar Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.

Numeric Toolbar

This toolbar can be used as an alternative to the numeric keypad. Some tablet PCs do not have a keyboard; Numeric Toolbar can be used to enter numbers.

Customize Toolbar Dialog Box

Choose this command to customize toolbars. The dialog box is opened by clicking Customize in the GUI (Graphical User Interface) page in OCAD Preferences dialog box (Menu Options) or by clicking on the right end of a toolbar. When the box above the button is checked the button will be visible otherwise it will be hidden.

CustomizeToolbars.png

hint The Sketch toolbar and the Numeric keypad toolbar cannot be customized.

hint In Orienteering edtion some icons and checkboxes are disabled. That means that these functions are not in the Orienteering edition.

Using the Keyboard with the Mouse

You find an overview of options for using the keyboard and the mouse together on the Tips with Keyboard and Mouse page.

Status Bar

In the Status Bar at the bottom of the window you can find useful information:

StatusBar.PNG

Currently Selected Object: The symbol number and the name of the currently selected symbol is displayed in this part. If multiple objects are selected, the number of selected objects is shown. In addition, if you retrieve a Bookmark, the saved comment is displayed here.
hint If the selected object is an area object or line object, it's length (paper and real-world) and angle (direction of line relative to magnetic north) will be shown as well.

ShowAngle.png

Coordinates from Mouse: The coordinates of the current position of the mouse pointer is displayed in this part. You can change the format of the coordinates shown here in the Graphical User Interface category of OCAD Preferences in the Options menu. If a DEM is loaded, within its extent the elevation in meters is given in brackets after the coordinates.

Mode: The current View Mode is displayed in this part of the status bar. The view mode can be changed either here or in the View menu.

Current Zoom Factor: This field shows the current Zoom Factor.

Visibility: Visibility.PNG
There are seven eye icons which indicate wheter a certain map feature is visible or not. These features are (from left to right): Layout, Map, Background Map, Symbols, Unsymbolized Objects, Graphic Objects and Image Objects.
If the eye icon is black, the feature is visible.
If the eye icon is grey, no corresponding features exist.
If the eye icon is crossed off with a red cross, the feature is not visible.
If the eye icon is crossed off with an orange cross, the feature is only partially visible.

Currently Selected Symbol: The currently selected symbol is shown in this part of the status bar.

Docking Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.

It is possible to dock/undock some panels, which where located on the right side.

DockingPanel.gif

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