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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
* [[View#Pan|'''pan''']] with mouse wheel down
* [[View#Zoom|'''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 [[Create_a_New_Map#Create_a_New_Map|'''set map scale''']] in new file 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 [[Create_a_New_Map#Create_a_New_Map|'''load symbol description''']] from text file when loading a new file


====Import====
==File==
* [[Import_Files#Import_Shape_Files|'''import Shape:''']] smooth option
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSprOM 2019-2, Symbol set updated to Revision 6, January 2024. (20.7.5)
* [[Import_Files#Import_CSV_and_XYZ_Files|'''import CSV:''']] new option to choose m / km unit
* '''[[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)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISMTBOM 2022: Bike O symbol sets updated to Revision 2 (20.6.4)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''':  Import of Lidar and GeoPackage data for Sweden added (20.6.4)
* '''[[Import_Files#Import_GPKG_File|GeoPackage Import]]''': Import of gpkg files added (Beta Version) (20.6.3)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Geodata import from mapant.es added (20.6.0)
* '''[[OCAD Sketch App]]''': OCAD Sketch App Data Exchange - Release (20.6.0)
* '''[[OCAD Sketch App]]''': OCAD Sketch App Data Exchange - Beta release (20.5.17)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISOM 2017-2, version 2022: New symbol set for Orienteering maps added (20.5.16)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISSprOM 2019-2: New symbol set for Sprint Orienteering maps added (20.5.16)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': ISMTBOM 2022: New symbol sets for Mountain Bike Orienteering maps added (20.5.16)
* '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview|Symbol Sets]]''': New symbol set (Final Draft) for Mountain Bike Orienteering Maps added ISMTBOM202x (20.5.14)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Basisplan Amtliche Vermessung Switzerland added (20.5.12)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Edit extent by coordinates (20.5.11)
*'''[[Import_Files#Import_Shape_Files|Shape Import]]''': Option to import only objects within an extent (20.5.10)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': New open geodata from swisstopo, Switzerland added (20.5.10)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Option to keep the downloaded geodata (20.5.7)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Lidar data import for Sweden added (20.5.6)
* '''[[Export_Files#Export_Shape|Export Shape]]''': Option to export 'Envelope polygon from text objects' added (20.5.3)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': OS Open Map Local (United Kingdom) supported (20.5.0)
* '''[[New Map Wizard]]''': Option to not import Open Street Map data added (20.5.0)


====Print / Export====
==View==
* new option to load extent from selected objects
*'''[[OCAD_Preferences#View|View]]:''' New option in '''Preferences''' to use mouse wheel for zoom in and out instead of scrolling (20.6.3)
* SVG export also available in Starter and CS edition
* [[Export_Files#Export_GPX|'''GPX export:''']] export elevation of waypoints and track points if DEM is loaded


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


===Select===
==Object==
* [[Select#Select_Object_with_Lasso_Tool|'''lasso''']] selection added
*'''[[Select#Toggle_between_segments|Toggle multiple identical segments between straight/bezier]]''' with TAB+SPACE key + click on segment (20.7.4)
*'''[[Select#Toggle_between_segments|Toggle between straight and bezier curve segment]]''' with CTRL+SPACE key + click on segment (20.5.9)
*'''[[Select#Toggle_between_vertices|Toggle between normal-dash-corner vertex]]''' with CTRL+SPACE key + click on vertex (20.5.9)
*'''[[Change_to_Polyline_and_Change_to_Bezier_Curve|Change to Bézier Curve]]''': New option to keep straight parts (e.g. for roads) (20.5.9)
* Copy Objects: Copy objects in '''[[Well_Known_Text_(WKT)|WKT format]]''' using ALT + CRTL + C (20.5.8)
* Create objects from '''[[Well_Known_Text_(WKT)|WKT format]]''' (20.5.7)
*'''[[Edit_Object#Object_Information|Object Information]]''': Change of object elevation enabled (20.5.6)


===Drawing Objects===
==Topology==
* show object length in status bar while drawing and editing
* show area completation while drawing area objects
* enlarge [[Drawing_an_Object#Place_a_Text_Object|'''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|'''align objects''']] horizontal coordinate centered
* [[Edit_Object#Distribute_Objects|'''distribute objects''']] equidistant (horizontal or vertical)
* move object's segments with mouse down and move by [[Select#Move_a_Segment|'''keeping rectangular angles''']]
* keep rectangular angles while moving a vertex while pressing [Shift]
* click anywhere in area or text object to [[Select#Move_an_Object|'''move it''']]
* select and mark entire text in text object with double click
* [[Vertices#Remove_Vertex|'''remove vertices''']] with [Ctrl] and mouse move (brush)
* [[Edit_Object#Rectify_Objects|'''rectify objects''']]
* [[Edit_Object#Generalize_Buildings|'''generalize buildings''']] (geometry simplification, replace with rectangle)
* [[Smooth|'''smooth objects:''']] extended with angle and curvature parameter
* [[Change_to_Polyline_and_Change_to_Bezier_Curve|'''polyline to curve:''']] extended with tangent length, angle and continuity parameters
* [[Edit_Object#Stretch_or_Shrink|'''stretch or shrink objects''']]
* [[Edit_Object#Fill_or_Make_Border_or_Duplicate_Identically|'''fill:''']] extended to fill text or point object with line or area symbol
* merge lines: tolerance option added to preferences
* rectangle objects: fill with area symbol and change to line symbol added


====Topology====
==Map==
* [[Topology#Remove_Duplicate_Vertices_from_selected_Objects|'''remove duplicate vertices from selected objects''']]
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: Updated to ISMTBOM 2022 Revision 3, April 2024 (20.7.6)
* new options to [[Topology#Insert.2C_Cut_or_Add_at_Intersections|'''cut or add point objects at intersections''']]
* [[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)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: New Bike O symbol sets ISMTBOM 2022 supported (20.6.5)
*'''[[Colors#Load_Colors_From|Load Colors From]]''' Also txt file supported (20.6.5)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] RDN2008 / UTM zone added (20.6.4)
*'''[[Map#Check_Legibility|Check Legibility:]]''' Check distance between contours option added (20.6.3)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] PTRA08 / UTM zone 28N for Madeira added (20.5.17)
* [[Update_Symbol_Set|'''Update Symbol Set''']]: ISSprOM 2019-2 and ISOM 2017-2, version 2022 supported (20.5.16)
* '''[[Map#Change_Scale|Change Scale]]''': Option added to enlarge/reduce line width of image and graphic objects (20.5.16)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] New Caledonia Lambert added (20.5.15)
*'''[[Symbol Set Conversion]]''': Option to scale symbols added if the map scale of both files is different (20.5.14)
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] ETRS89 / Portugal TM06 added (20.5.8)
*'''[[Symbol Set Conversion]]''': Function added to load and save crt file (20.5.6)


===Symbol===
==Layout==
* [[Symbol_Status_Manager|'''symbol status manager:''']] new functions to manage symbol views (normal, protected, hidden)
*'''[[Layout#Define_Paper_Size|Define Paper Size]]''': New Function added (20.7.6)
* two independant protected an hidden status instead of normal, protect, hide
*'''[[Layout#Add_an_image|Layout Image Object]]''': Input box for image width when opening the image added (20.6.3)
* [[Symbol_Box#Select|'''select symbols by symbol type''']] (point, line, ...)
* New function to '''[[Layout#Edit_Layout_Objects|import and save raster objects]]''' in ocd file instead of linking to the original file (20.6.2)
* [[Symbol_Box#Select|'''select symbols by symbol status''']] (protected, hidden)
* Add '''[[Layout#Add_Trim_and_Bleed_Marks|Trim and Bleed Marks]]''': Color option added (20.5.11)
* [[Symbol_Box#Sort_Symbol_Box|'''sort symbols by symbol type''']] (poin, line, ...)
* [[Symbol_Box#Sort_Symbol_Box|'''sort symbols by usage frequency''']]
* icon editor: multiple text symbols for palette added
* area symbol: new [[Create_a_New_Area_Symbol#Irregular_Pattern|'''irregular pattern''']] option
* area symbol: new option [[Create_a_New_Area_Symbol#Do_not_cut_structure_element_at_border|'''not to cut structure elements at border''']]
* draw unsymbolized area objects with borderline


===Map===
==Sketch==
* new interactive [[Map_Transform#Circular_Transformation|'''circular transformation''']]
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Sketch pen and eraser added to shortcuts list (20.6.1)
* colors: new search box
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Menu items added to shortcuts list (20.6.0)
* convert layers: support [Tab] as separator in .crt files
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Options: Transparent option added. Faster rendering when turned off (20.5.18)
* shortcuts for map menu items added
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Manage Sketch Features: Convert to symbolized object added (20.5.17)
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Manage Sketch Features: Delete Sketch feature added (20.5.17)
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Options: Display sketch layer behind map option added (20.5.17)
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Options: Display opacity option added (20.5.17)
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Import Sketchlayer from other ocd file added (20.5.16)
* '''[[Sketch#Manage_Sketch_Features|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Manage Sketch Features added (20.5.15)
* '''[[Sketch#Options|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''': Option for Large Color Boxes in Toolbar (20.5.10)
* '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''' released (20.5.9)
* New '''[[Sketch|OCAD Sketchlayer]]''' added (Beta) (20.5.7)


===Layout===
==Multiple Representation==
* new [[Layout#Edit_Layout_Objects|'''opacity option''']]
* '''[[Multiple_Representation|Multiple Representation]]''': Export part of map of representations added (20.5.5)
* new [[Layout#Edit_Layout_Objects|'''formatting (bold, italic, alignment) options for layout text objects''']]
* new function: [[Layout#Delete_Layout|'''delete layout''']]
* shortcuts for layout menu items added


===Database===
==Database==
* manage database connections: show field datatypes
*'''[[Database#Database_Box|Database Box]]''': '''[[Options#Shortcuts|Shortcut]]''' added for Link, Find and SQL Query function (20.6.1)
* special fields: option to [[Database#Define_Special_Fields|'''assign new symbol when changing field value''']]
* special field [[Database#Define_Special_Fields|''''Date'''']] added
* [[Database#Convert|'''convert''']] dBase to Excel / Access function added
* add text from database records: [[Database#Add_Texts_from_Database_Records|'''SQL conditions''']] option added
* set object directions from database records: [[Database#Set_Object_Direction_from_Database_Records|'''CCW and CW supported''']]
* select database records: multiple row selection is now possible using [Shift]
* database box: using [Tab] to jump to the next field
* shortcuts for all database menu items added
* [[Database#Database_Information|'''database information''']] dialog added


===Thematic Map===
==Thematic Map==
* wizard to create [[Thematic_Map|'''thematic map''']]


===Multirepresentation===
==Background Map==
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': Bing Maps also supported (20.7.6)
* '''[[WMS|WMTS]]''': 3 IGN WMS's (France) added in installation (20.6.5)
* '''[[WMS|WMTS]]''': CartoWeb WMS (Belgium) added in installation (20.6.5)
* '''[[WMS|WMTS]]''': MapAnt.ch is available as default WMTS (20.5.14)
* Tiff: Support geo-referenced loading of TIFF files with WGS84 georeference tags (20.5.12)
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': OpenStreetMap added (20.5.9)
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': Swisstopo services added (20.5.4)
* '''[[Online_Map_Services|Online Map Services]]''': OCAD loads the saved Google Maps background map geo-referenced  (20.5.0)


===Background Map===
==DEM==
* support background maps bigger than 2.1 GB
*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)
* [[Background_Map#Other_Functions|'''move background maps''']] up and down with drag and drop
* [[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Hill_Shading|'''Hill shading:''']] Light direction option 'Multi-directional' added (20.5.3)
* '''[[LiDAR_Point_Cloud_Manager#Load|LiDAR Point Cloud Manager]]''', '''[[DEM_Import_Wizard#Create_Vegetation_Base_Map|Vegetation Base Map]]''': Multi-threading improved. Function is faster (20.5.0)


===DEM===
==GPS==
* import: new option to import only a user-defined extent
* '''[[GPS#Mapping_with_Real_Time_GPS|GPS Real Time Box]]''': Button to change the ''Show tail'' status (20.5.15)
* create hillshading: new [[DEM#Create_Hill_Shading|'''previe''']] option
* [[Laser_Rangefinder|'''Laser Rangefinder''']] via COM interface (Bluetooth) also in OCAD 64-bit version supported (20.5.6)
* create hillshading: new [[DEM#Create_Hill_Shading|'''interpolation''']] option
* '''[[GPS|GPS Real Time]]''' via COM interface (Bluetooth) also in OCAD 64-bit version supported (20.5.6)


===GPS===
==Options==
* Laguage: Simplified Chinese added (20.5.2)


===Options===
==Help==
*'''[[License_Manager|License Manager]]''': Computer name added of activated OCAD 2018 licenses (20.6.4)
*'''[[License_Manager|License Manager]]''': Option for Team licenses to deactivate the license automatically when closing OCAD (20.5.5)


===XML Script===
==Course Setting==
* MapScale,Easting, Northing and Angle options for File.New added
*'''[[Edit_Course_Setting_Objects|Course Setting Box]]''': Highlight not used controls with red color (20.7.6)
* [[XML_Script#File|'''IgnoreMissingBackgroundMaps''']] option for File.Open added
*'''[[Options#Shortcuts|Shortcuts]]''': Default shortcut CTRL+R for course preview added (20.7.6)
* dataset name for parameter 'Dataset' supported
*'''[[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)
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Canvas: New function released (20.6.0)
*'''[[Canvases]]''': Canvases Beta Version for different map layout added (20.5.18)
* '''[[Route_Analyzer|Route Analyzer]]''': Support maps with ISMTBOM 202x symbol set (20.5.15)
* '''[[Upload_to_Livelox|Upload to Livelox]]''': Interface to Livelox (20.5.10)
* Export: [[Course_Setting_Export#Export_Courses_KML|'''Export Courses in KML format''']] added (20.5.6)
* '''[[Upload_to_SPORTident_Center|SPORTident Center]]''': New Upload function released (20.5.1)


===Course Setting===
==Editions==
* shortcuts for all course setting menu items added
* Course Setting Edition: It is now possible to import ocd files (20.5.15)
* Upload to SPORTident Center: Function added also in Trial version. Limited to 3 courses (20.5.3)


====Relay====
==Graphical User Interface==
* improved variation distribution for relay courses with leg variations
*Office 2019 styles Black, Gray and White for toolbars and menu added (20.6.1)
*Drawing Line: Show direction in the '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Status_Bar|status bar]]''' (20.5.10)
*Support high DPI monitor scaling and resolution (e.g. 4K monitors) (20.5.0)


===Help===
==XML Script==


===Languages===
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Import of gpkg files added (20.6.4)
* polish language added
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Option to delete 'Objects without Symbol' added (20.6.3)
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* '''[[XML Script]]''': Change Symbol Status: Function added (20.5.12)
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* '''[[XML Script]]''': Change Symbol Selected Objects: Function added (20.5.8)
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* '''[[XML Script]]''': LoadSymbolTreeFrom: Function added (20.5.8)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Change Symbol: Function added (20.5.8)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Object Fill: Function added (20.5.8)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': ChangeVertexTypesTo: Function added (20.5.8)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Select Objects by Symbol: Function added (20.5.8)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Parameter 'IgnoreMissingDatasets' in node 'File.Open' added (20.5.4)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': 'ExportObjectsBySymbol' added (20.5.4)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': 'DeleteObjectsBySymbol' extended with the option 'SymbolTreeGroupName' to delete all objects from a symbol tree group (20.5.4)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Function for importing las/laz files and creating contour lines and vegetation map also available in Orienteering edition (20.5.2)
* '''[[XML Script]]''': Symbol Status Manager added (20.5.2)
 
==OCAD Sketch App==
Please see [[OCAD_Sketch_App#Updates|this page]] for OCAD Sketch App updates.


Next Chapter: [[Graphical User Interface]]
==Misc==
*'''[[OCAD_Preferences#Legibility|Check IOF minimum dimensions]]''': Show percent of minimum dimension if object is too short/small (20.6.2)
* Command Line: New parameter '/NewInstance' added to always start a new OCAD instance from command line (20.5.15)
* '''[[Drawing_an_Object#Fill_Bounded_Area_Mode|Fill Bounded Area]]''': Include dotted lines (e.g. vegetation boundary) (20.5.13)
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences#Enable_live_preview|Drawing/Editing]]''': Show live preview for point objects (20.5.12)
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences#Legibility|Drawing/Editing]]''': Show legibility halo for point objects (20.5.12)
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences#Freehand_mode:_Adapted_for_tablet_with_pen|Drawing / Preferences]]''': Freehand mode for tablets with pen. Draw freehand when pen down on screen. (20.5.12)
* '''[[Drawing_an_Object#Fill_Bounded_Area_Mode|Fill Bounded Area]]''': Fill Bounded Area tool released (20.5.12)
* '''[[OCAD_Preferences|OCAD Preferences]]''': Geoviewer Button: url is user-defined in Preferences (20.5.10)
* '''[[Drawing_an_Object#Fill_Bounded_Area_Mode|Fill Bounded Area]]''': Fill Bounded Area tool added (Beta) (20.5.10)
* '''[[Drawing_an_Object|Drawing]]''': Cancel drawing with ESC key (20.5.8)


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Latest revision as of 16:03, 17 April 2024

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

  • 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)
  • Symbol Sets: ISMTBOM 2022: Bike O symbol sets updated to Revision 2 (20.6.4)
  • New Map Wizard: Import of Lidar and GeoPackage data for Sweden added (20.6.4)
  • GeoPackage Import: Import of gpkg files added (Beta Version) (20.6.3)
  • New Map Wizard: Geodata import from mapant.es added (20.6.0)
  • OCAD Sketch App: OCAD Sketch App Data Exchange - Release (20.6.0)
  • OCAD Sketch App: OCAD Sketch App Data Exchange - Beta release (20.5.17)
  • Symbol Sets: ISOM 2017-2, version 2022: New symbol set for Orienteering maps added (20.5.16)
  • Symbol Sets: ISSprOM 2019-2: New symbol set for Sprint Orienteering maps added (20.5.16)
  • Symbol Sets: ISMTBOM 2022: New symbol sets for Mountain Bike Orienteering maps added (20.5.16)
  • Symbol Sets: New symbol set (Final Draft) for Mountain Bike Orienteering Maps added ISMTBOM202x (20.5.14)
  • New Map Wizard: Basisplan Amtliche Vermessung Switzerland added (20.5.12)
  • New Map Wizard: Edit extent by coordinates (20.5.11)
  • Shape Import: Option to import only objects within an extent (20.5.10)
  • New Map Wizard: New open geodata from swisstopo, Switzerland added (20.5.10)
  • New Map Wizard: Option to keep the downloaded geodata (20.5.7)
  • New Map Wizard: Lidar data import for Sweden added (20.5.6)
  • Export Shape: Option to export 'Envelope polygon from text objects' added (20.5.3)
  • New Map Wizard: OS Open Map Local (United Kingdom) supported (20.5.0)
  • New Map Wizard: Option to not import Open Street Map data added (20.5.0)

View

  • View: New option in Preferences to use mouse wheel for zoom in and out instead of scrolling (20.6.3)

Select

Object

Topology

Symbol

Map

Layout

Sketch

Multiple Representation

Database

Thematic Map

Background Map

  • Online Map Services: Bing Maps also supported (20.7.6)
  • WMTS: 3 IGN WMS's (France) added in installation (20.6.5)
  • WMTS: CartoWeb WMS (Belgium) added in installation (20.6.5)
  • WMTS: MapAnt.ch is available as default WMTS (20.5.14)
  • Tiff: Support geo-referenced loading of TIFF files with WGS84 georeference tags (20.5.12)
  • Online Map Services: OpenStreetMap added (20.5.9)
  • Online Map Services: Swisstopo services added (20.5.4)
  • Online Map Services: OCAD loads the saved Google Maps background map geo-referenced (20.5.0)

DEM

GPS

  • GPS Real Time Box: Button to change the Show tail status (20.5.15)
  • Laser Rangefinder via COM interface (Bluetooth) also in OCAD 64-bit version supported (20.5.6)
  • GPS Real Time via COM interface (Bluetooth) also in OCAD 64-bit version supported (20.5.6)

Options

  • Laguage: Simplified Chinese added (20.5.2)

Help

  • License Manager: Computer name added of activated OCAD 2018 licenses (20.6.4)
  • License Manager: Option for Team licenses to deactivate the license automatically when closing OCAD (20.5.5)

Course Setting

Editions

  • Course Setting Edition: It is now possible to import ocd files (20.5.15)
  • Upload to SPORTident Center: Function added also in Trial version. Limited to 3 courses (20.5.3)

Graphical User Interface

  • Office 2019 styles Black, Gray and White for toolbars and menu added (20.6.1)
  • Drawing Line: Show direction in the status bar (20.5.10)
  • Support high DPI monitor scaling and resolution (e.g. 4K monitors) (20.5.0)

XML Script

  • XML Script: Import of gpkg files added (20.6.4)
  • XML Script: Option to delete 'Objects without Symbol' added (20.6.3)
  • XML Script: Change Symbol Status: Function added (20.5.12)
  • XML Script: Change Symbol Selected Objects: Function added (20.5.8)
  • XML Script: LoadSymbolTreeFrom: Function added (20.5.8)
  • XML Script: Change Symbol: Function added (20.5.8)
  • XML Script: Object Fill: Function added (20.5.8)
  • XML Script: ChangeVertexTypesTo: Function added (20.5.8)
  • XML Script: Select Objects by Symbol: Function added (20.5.8)
  • XML Script: Parameter 'IgnoreMissingDatasets' in node 'File.Open' added (20.5.4)
  • XML Script: 'ExportObjectsBySymbol' added (20.5.4)
  • XML Script: 'DeleteObjectsBySymbol' extended with the option 'SymbolTreeGroupName' to delete all objects from a symbol tree group (20.5.4)
  • XML Script: Function for importing las/laz files and creating contour lines and vegetation map also available in Orienteering edition (20.5.2)
  • XML Script: Symbol Status Manager added (20.5.2)

OCAD Sketch App

Please see this page for OCAD Sketch App updates.

Misc

  • Check IOF minimum dimensions: Show percent of minimum dimension if object is too short/small (20.6.2)
  • Command Line: New parameter '/NewInstance' added to always start a new OCAD instance from command line (20.5.15)
  • Fill Bounded Area: Include dotted lines (e.g. vegetation boundary) (20.5.13)
  • Drawing/Editing: Show live preview for point objects (20.5.12)
  • Drawing/Editing: Show legibility halo for point objects (20.5.12)
  • Drawing / Preferences: Freehand mode for tablets with pen. Draw freehand when pen down on screen. (20.5.12)
  • Fill Bounded Area: Fill Bounded Area tool released (20.5.12)
  • OCAD Preferences: Geoviewer Button: url is user-defined in Preferences (20.5.10)
  • Fill Bounded Area: Fill Bounded Area tool added (Beta) (20.5.10)
  • Drawing: Cancel drawing with ESC key (20.5.8)

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