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==Improved or New Features in OCAD 11 since Release in June 2012==
===General / GUI===
'''*** OCAD Version 11.5.4 (1991) ServiceUpdate 2014-03-03'''
* Right panel replaced with [[Graphical_User_Interface#Docking|'''docking''']] dialog
* ADD View: Add option to [[View#Line_Objects_Appearance_as_in_OCAD_10|set line objects appearance as in OCAD 10]].
* Several [[Graphical_User_Interface#Toolbars|'''new toolbar icons''']] added
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* New tool [[Open_Google_Street_View|'''Open Google Street View''']] added
'''*** OCAD Version 11.5.3 (1969) ServiceUpdate 2014-02-12'''
* [[View#Pan|'''Pan''']] with mouse wheel down
* ADD Course Setting: Option to draw white background for control description also in draft mode added.
* [[View#Zoom|'''Zoom in / out''']] with '''[Ctrl]''' and '''[+/-]'''
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* Change view mode in [[Graphical_User_Interface#Status_Bar|'''status bar''']]
'''*** OCAD Version 11.5.1 (1952) ServiceUpdate 2014-01-27'''
* Faster drawing of text objects
* ADD Coordinate System: US State Plane (US Survey Foot) added.
* [[License_Transfer_Utility|'''License Transfer Utility''']] added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)
* ADD DEM Import: Coordinate system transformation added when importing DEM files which have a different coordinate system than the map.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.4.1 (1911) ServiceUpdate 2013-12-02'''
* ADD OIM: Localization of exported strings. Add stroke opacity for point POIs.
* ADD XML Script: Open and Remove background map added.
* ADD SOSI Import: Import of Norwegian geo data in SOSI file format added.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.4.0 (1888) ServiceUpdate 2013-11-13'''
* ADD GUI: Czech translation added. Many thanks to Martin Simco, Machovsky mapy s.r.o.!
* ADD Ruler Guides: Paper size A0 to A2 added.
* ADD DEM Import: Compressed las file (laz) are now supported.
* ADD GPS: Support Windows Location API as Real Time GPS interface.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.16 (1853) ServiceUpdate 2013-10-17'''
* ADD OIM: Add the possiblity to set overlays visible at a certain zoom level.
* ADD OIM: Allow for hover of text information over POI vectors or icons. Allow to style the vector points for diameter, fill color, stroke color, opacity of the fill. Highlight POIs with an arrow through the search.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.13 (1805) ServiceUpdate 2013-08-13'''
* ADD CSV File Import: Import of csv files added.
* IMPROVE PDF Export: PDF export is 10 times faster.
* ADD Course Setting, Classes: Import classes from csv file.
* ADD Object: Lengthen line text objects by distance or percent of current length.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.10 (1748) ServiceUpdate 2013-06-03'''
* ADD Add Normal, Corner or Dash Vertex and Remove Vertex Function: Pressing the Alt to select a new object, OCAD change back to the edit mode after releasing the Alt key.
* ADD Preferences: New option 'Right mouse click change between drawing and editing' added. It is useful to deactivate this option when drawing on tablet with a pen.
* ADD TIFF Export: OCAD exports also the EPSG code in GeoTIFF file.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.8 (1707) ServiceUpdate 2013-04-29'''
* ADD Map: 'Add all' button added to 'Convert imported layers to symbols'.
* ADD DXF Import: New option 'GIS 1mm/unit' added. This solves problem with unit mm in dxf (e.g. British Ordnance Survey).
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.7 (1681) ServiceUpdate 2013-04-09'''
* ADD CooSys: DA94 / Geoscience Australia Lambert added.
* ADD CooSys: UTM / ETRS89 added.
* ADD CooSys: Iceland SN93 / Lambert 1993 added.
* ADD Shape Import: Option not to create a database.
* ADD Grid: Dutch grid Amersfoort / RD New added.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.5 (1636) ServiceUpdate 2013-03-11'''
* ADD Database, Delete Records without Linked Object: New function added.
* ADD DEM, Merge Contour Line: New function added.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.4 (1620) ServiceUpdate 2013-02-27'''
* ADD DEM, Create Contour Lines: Option 'Split DEM into tiles' added. Function is much faster in 'Tile' mode.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.3 (1589) ServiceUpdate 2013-01-31'''
* ADD DEM Import: Option to convert Feet to Meters added.
* ADD Rectangle Symbol: Line style supported. Default value is 'round join'.
* IMPROVE ocd File Import: Option to import also existing database connections.
* IMPROVE Calculate DEM Difference: OCAD supports now different cell size and different extent for upper and lower DEM.
* ADD Create Name Index: Range option added.
* ADD Object Info Dialog: Two buttons added to copy the data as text in the Windows Clipboard.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.2 (1560) ServiceUpdate 2013-01-07'''
* ADD Editing: Option to let line and area objects closed when editing.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.1 (1530) ServiceUpdate 2012-12-18'''
* ADD CooSys: North American NAD83 added.
* ADD Trim and Bleed Marks: Option for marks outside or inside added.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.3.0 (1502) ServiceUpdate 2012-11-26'''
* ADD Color Swatch: 'Replace all' function added to replace all color from the list by the colors from the swatch if they have the same color number.
* ADD Course Setting: Dialog added to enter the Punching Unit IDs. OCAD exports this IDs in the IOF XML file.
* ADD Course Setting: Ocd map import function added.
* ADD Grids: Slovenian National Grid D96.
* IMPROVE GPS Real Time: Better visible, thicker GPS cursor.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.2.2 (1452) ServiceUpdate 2012-10-29'''
* ADD DXF Export: Export height as z value in DXF file.
- ADD DEM: Text symbol for DEM profile start- and endpoint label added to template.
* ADD Map, Change Coordinate System: Option to scale symbols for Google Mercator transformation added.
* ADD Delete Objects by Selected Symbols: New function added in Professional edition.
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.1.6 (1384) Service Update 2012-09-19'''
* Coordinate system '''Italian UTM 32N / 33N''' based upon ETRS89 map datum
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'''*** OCAD Version 11.1.4 (1340) Service Update 2012-08-29'''
* '''[[Select#Select Object by Object Index|Select Object by Object Index]]'''
* '''[[Topology#Select Objects with Invalid Geometry|Select Objects with Invalid Geometry]]'''
* '''[[Import_Files#Import_OCAD_Map|Import OCAD Map]]''': New option to not import any symbols and colors.
* '''[[Edit Object#Object Information|Object Information Dialog]]''': Cell values can now be copied with the '''Ctrl+C''' keys.
* '''[[Edit Object#Measure|Measure]]''': The measured values can now be copied.
* Coordinate system '''Hong Kong UTM'''.
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==Revised or New Features in OCAD 11==
===General/GUI===
* Completely Unicode compatible GUI
* New GUI styles added
* Show WGS84 coordinates optionally in status bar
* More precise bezier curve calculation (changes graphic representation of dashed lines!)


===File===
===File===
* [[Send File by Email]]
* New option to [[Create_a_New_Map#Create_a_New_Map|'''set map scale''']] in new file dialog
 
* New option to [[Create_a_New_Map#Create_a_New_Map|'''load symbol description''']] from text file when loading a new file
* Print
: - Reference point in part of map setup added
: - Save and reload different print ranges
 
* Import
: - [[Import_Files#Import_Freehand_XML_Files|Support Freehand XML format]]
: - [[Import_Files|Multiple file import for Shape, DXF, GPX, NMEA and XYZ format]]
: - [[Import_Files#Import_Shape_File|Import Shape: Coordinate system transformation (WGS84 supported), support database type Access and Excel, support code page]]
: - [[Import_Files#Import_PDF_Files|PDF]]: Save CRT file with layers
: - [[Import_Files#Import_OCAD_Map|OCAD]]: Option to import colors at the top of the color table
 
* Export
: - [[OCAD Internet Map|OIM]] with HTML and JavaScript (OpenLayer)
: - JPEG: Quality setting option
: - US Tabloid format added
 
===[[Server Client|Server/Client]]===


====Import====
* [[Import_Files#Import_KML_File|'''Import KML''']] added
* [[Import_Files#Import_OSM_Files|'''Import OSM''']] Available in '''OCAD 12 Orienteering''' and '''OCAD 12 Starter''' edition ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)''
* [[Import_Files#Import_Shape_Files|'''Import Shape:''']] Smooth option
* [[Import_Files#Import_Shape_Files|'''Import Shape:''']] Available in '''OCAD 12 Orienteering''' edition ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.2)''
* [[Import_Files#Import_Shape_Files|'''Import Shape:''']] Extended to get layer information from 2nd field ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)''
* [[Import_Files#Import_CSV_and_XYZ_Files|'''Import CSV:''']] New option to choose m / km unit
* [[Import_Files#Import_OCAD_Map|'''Import ocd File:''']] Warning when coordinate systems are different (OCAD Service Update 12.2.7)


====Print / Export====
* New option to [[Printing_Maps#Setup_Part_of_Map|'''load extent from selected objects''']]
* [[Export_Files#Export_SVG|'''SVG export''']] also available in OCAD Orienteering, Starter, Viewer and CS edition
* [[Export_Files#Export_GPX|'''GPX export:''']] Export elevation of waypoints and track points if DEM is loaded
* [[Export_Files#|'''Export''']]: '''SRA paper formats''' added
* [[Export_Files#Export_PNG|'''PNG Export format''']] added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.4)


===View===
===View===
* [[Keyline]]
* Rename a '''[[View#Bookmarks|bookmark]]''' ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.8)''
* [[View#Zoom_to_Selected_Objects|Zoom to Selected Objects]]
* [[Show Rulers]]
* [[Ruler Guides]]


===[[Select]]===
===Select===
* Select All
* [[Select#Select_Object_with_Lasso_Tool|'''Lasso''']] selection added
* Clear Selection
* [[Select#Select_Objects_by_Date|'''Select object by date''']] function added
* Invert Selection
* [[Select#Select_Objects_by_Property|'''Select by Properties:''']] Select unsymbolized, graphic or image objects by object type (OCAD Service Update 12.2.5)
* Select Next Object
* [[Select#Select_Objects_by_Property|'''Select by Properties:''']] Additional options to select from unsymbolized, graphic or image objects (OCAD Service Update 12.2.5)
* Save Selection
* Reload Selection
* Edit Selection
* Select Group


===Drawing Objects===
===Drawing Objects===
* [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Stairway|Stairway drawing mode]]
* [[Graphical_User_Interface#Status_Bar|'''Show object length''']] in status bar while drawing and editing
* [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_Multiple_Point_Objects|Multiple point objects drawing mode (eg for avenues)]]
* Show area [[Drawing_an_Object#Draw_a_Line_or_Area_Object|'''completation while drawing area objects''']]
* [[Drawing_an_Object#Laser_Rangefinder_Drawing_Mode|Laser Rangefinder drawing mode]]
* Enlarge [[Drawing_an_Object#Place_a_Text_Object|'''line text objects''']] automatically while writing
* [[Snapping|Snapping drawing and editing option]]
* Curve mode option: [[Drawing_an_Object#Change_to_Straight_Line_Mode|'''Change to straight line mode when clicking in drawing area''']] ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.6)''
* Draw ellipse by entering numeric entries of a,b and angle
* Draw rectangle by entering x, y, width and height
* [[Live Preview|Live Preview option (Preferences)]]
* Option to close open areas automatically after drawing (Preferences)


===Editing Objects===
===Editing Objects===
* [[Edit_Object#Cut_a_Hole_or_Area_or_Line|Cut area: Rectangular mode enabled, always select the smaller of the two new areas after cutting]]
* Easier to catch and move object vertex ([[OCAD_Preferences#Mark|'''mark''']] size depending on tolerance)
* [[Edit_Object#Cut_a_Hole_or_Area_or_Line|Cut area / Cut hole: Change drawing tool with TAB key before starting to cut]]
* Show [[Select#Select_Object_and_Edit_Vertex|'''draft line''']] to previous and next vertex when moving a vertex
* [[Crop Objects]]
* Show [[Select#Select_and_Edit_Object|'''draft line when moving / stretching / rotating an object''']]
* [[Move Parallel and Move Parallel with  Distance#Move Parallel with Distance|Move Parallel with Distance]]
* [[Select#Move_Single_Vertices|'''Move single line or area vertex''']] with arrow keys
* [[Reshape]]
* [[Edit_Object#Rotate_an_Object_by_Angle|'''Rotate objects:''']] Option to use each objects centroid as rotation center
* [[Interpolate Objects]]
* [[Align_Objects|'''Align objects''']] horizontal coordinate centered
* [[Duplicate and Move and Duplicate#Move and Duplicate|Move and Duplicate]]
* [[Edit_Object#Distribute_Objects|'''Distribute objects''']] equidistant (horizontal or vertical)
* [[Mirror and Duplicate]]
* '''[[Select#Move_a_Segment|Move object segments]]''' with mouse down and move
* [[Convert to Layout Object]]
* '''[[Select#Move_Single_Vertices|Keep rectangular angles]]''' while moving an object vertex when '''[Shift]''' key is down
* [[Smooth]]: Douglas-Peucker algorithm
* Click anywhere in area or text object to [[Select#Move_an_Object|'''move it''']]
* [[Create Color Gradient]]
* '''[[Edit_Object#Edit_Text|Select and mark a word or the entire text]]''' in text objects with double or 3x click
* [[Group and Ungroup]]
* [[Vertices#Remove_Vertex|'''Remove multiple vertices''']] with '''[Ctrl]''' and mouse down move (brush)
* [[Insert Glyphs]]
* [[Change_to_Polyline_and_Change_to_Bezier_Curve|'''Polyline to curve:''']] Extended with tangent length, angle and continuity parameters
* Measuring: More precise Bezier curve measuring
* [[Edit_Object#Stretch_or_Shrink|'''Stretch or shrink objects''']]
* Fast object moving (Shift + arrow)
* [[Cut#Cut_Area|'''Cut area:''']] End point can be away from the area border line
* [[Topology]]:
* [[Edit_Object#Fill_or_Make_Border_or_Duplicate_Identically|'''Fill:''']] Extended to fill text or point object with line or area symbol
: - Select Duplicate Objects
* [[OCAD_Preferences#Tolerances|'''Merge lines:''']] Tolerance option added to preferences
: - Select Self-Intersected Objects
* [[Create_a_New_Rectangle_Symbol|'''Rectangle objects:''']] Fill with area symbol and change to line symbol added
: - Select Line Text Objects with too Short a Line
* Object information shows [[Edit_Object#Object_Information|'''creation and modification date''']]
: - Lengthen Line Text Objects
* [[Edit_Object#Object_Information|'''Object information:''']] Double click on top row to sort the values
: - Close Area Objects
* New function to [[Edit_Object#Change_Creation_Date|'''change creation date''']]
: - Remove Overshoots and Undershoots
* Support [http://www.regular-expressions.info/ '''regular expressions'''] in [[Edit_Object#Find_and_Replace_Text|'''Find and replace text''']] function
: - Insert Intersections
* [[Convert_into_Image_Object|'''Convert Into Image Object:''']] New function added  (OCAD Service Update 12.2.6)
 
===Topology===
* [[Topology#Rectify_Objects|'''Make objects rectangular''']]
* [[Topology#Generalize_Buildings|'''Generalize buildings''']] (geometry simplification, replace with rectangle)
* [[Smooth|'''Smooth objects:''']] Extended with angle and curvature parameter
* [[Topology#Direct_Area_Object_CCW|'''Direct area objects ccw''']] function added ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.8)''
* [[Topology#Remove_Duplicate_Vertices_from_selected_Objects|'''Remove duplicate vertices from selected objects''']]
* New options to [[Topology#Insert.2C_Cut_or_Add_at_Intersections|'''cut or add point objects at intersections''']]


===Symbol===
===Symbol===
* New symbol: Create default symbol icon when creating a new symbol
* [[Symbol_Status_Manager|'''Symbol Status Manager:''']] New functions to manage symbol views (normal, protected, hidden)
* Select Symbol by Symbol Number
* Toggle between [[Symbol#Symbol_Status|'''normal, protect objects and hide objects''']]
* Select Symbol by Font
* [[Symbol_Box#Select|'''Select symbols by symbol type''']] (point, line, ...)
* Replace Color of Symbols
* [[Symbol_Box#Select|'''Select symbols by symbol status''']] (protected, hidden)
* Replace Font of Symbols
* [[Symbol_Box#Sort_Symbol_Box|'''Sort symbols by symbol type''']] (poin, line, ...)
* [[Symbol#Image_Objects|Protect Image Objects]]
* [[Symbol_Box#Sort_Symbol_Box|'''Sort symbols by usage frequency''']]
* [[Create_a_New_Point_Symbol#Symbol_Editor|'''Symbol editor''']]: New button to open color dialog
* [[Create_a_New_Point_Symbol#Symbol_Editor|'''Symbol editor''']]: Support copy & paste of image objects ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.1)''
* [[Create_a_New_Symbol#Icon_Editor|'''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_Objects|'''unsymbolized area objects''']] with borderline


* Symbol Editor
===Symbol Sets===
: - Colored color combo box
* '''ISOM 2017 map and course setting symbol sets''' added ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.1)''
: - Scale symbol elements up and down
* '''ISOM 2017 Symbol Set''' available in English, German, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Czech, Danish, Latvian and Portuguese language (OCAD Service Update 12.2.8)
: - Center selected symbol elements
: - Make screenshot for symbol icon
: - Warning if symbol contains elements with undefined color
 
* Symbol Icon Editor
: - Icon palette with predefined icons
: - Pick color tool added


===Map===
===Map===
* Create Map Grid: Support real world coordinates, symbol selector added
* New interactive [[Map_Transform#Circular_Transformation|'''local transformation''']]
* [[Create WGS84 Grid]]
* Convert layers: Support '''[Tab]''' as separator in [[Cross_Reference_Table|'''.crt files''']]
* Coordinate System: User defined grid, load parameters from projection file
* Shortcuts for [[Map|'''map menu''']] items added
* Export Selected Objects
* [[Symbol_Set_Conversion|'''Symbol Set Conversion:''']] New function added to convert an ISOM 2000 map to ISOM 2017 (OCAD Service Update 12.2.5)
* [[Routing]] via Google Maps API
* [[Symbol_Set_Conversion|'''Symbol Set Conversion:''']] Option 'ISOM 2000 to ISOM 2017 adjustments' added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.7)
* [[Map#Map_Information|'''Map Information:''']] Screen scaling information added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.5)


* Transformation
====Set Scale and Coordinate System====
: - [[Map_Transform#Mirror|Mirror map]]
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] Canada NAD27(76) added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.6)
: - [[Map_Transform#Change_Coordinate_System|Change Coordinate System]]
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] Finland KKJ Zone 5 added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.4)
: - [[Map_Transform#Rubbersheeting|Rubbersheeting]]: Option to exclude protected objects or layout objects
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] Pulkovo 1942 / Gauss-Kruger CM 33E added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.4)
: - [[Map_Transform#Rubbersheeting|Rubbersheeting]]: Show number of rubbersheeting points
* [[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|'''Coordinate System:''']] Kenya and Tanzania Arc 1960 / UTM zone 37S added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.2)
: - [[Map_Transform#Center_Map_to_Drawing_Area|Center Map to Drawing Area]]


* Color
====Colors====
: - Drag and drop colors
* [[Blend_Mode|'''Blend modes''']] '''darken''' and '''multiply''' added
: - New color picker
* [[Colors|'''Color dialog:''']] '''Search box''' added
: - Color swatch
* [[Colors|'''Color dialog:''']] New option ''Redraw screen when changing a color'' to avoid redrawing


===[[Layout|Layout]]===
===Layout===
* [[Layout#Edit_Layout_Objects|Edit Layout Objects]]
* New [[Layout#Edit_Layout_Objects|'''opacity option''']]
* [[Layout#Import_Layout|Import Layout]]
* New [[Layout#Edit_Layout_Objects|'''formatting (bold, italic, alignment) options for layout text objects''']]
* [[Layout#Save_Layout|Save Layout]]
* New function: [[Layout#Delete_Layout|'''Delete layout''']]
* [[Layout|Hide]]
* Shortcuts for [[Layout|'''Layout menu''']] items added
* [[Layout|Add North Arrow or Scale Bar]]
* Rotate by angle and indicate direction tool enabled for [[Layout|'''layout images''']] (OCAD Service Update 12.2.7)
* [[Layout#Add_Map_Legend|Add Map Legend]]
* [[Layout#Create_Graticule_Name_Index|Create Graticule Name Index]]
* [[Layout#Create_Name_Index|Create Name Index]]: Support AA AB AC indices and add index directly to the map


===Database===
===Database===
* ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) for database access
* Manage database connections: Show field datatypes
* Create new database: Access and Excel supported
* Special fields: Option to [[Database#Define_Special_Fields|'''assign new symbol when changing field value''']]
* Rename dataset added
* Special field [[Database#Define_Special_Fields|''''Date'''']] added
* Special field 'Angle' added
* [[Database#Convert|'''Convert''']] dBase to Excel / Access function added
* Update special fields function added
* Add text from database records: [[Database#Add_Texts_from_Database_Records|'''SQL conditions''']] option added
* SQL query: Delete, load and save query
* Set object directions from database records: [[Database#Set_Object_Direction_from_Database_Records|'''CCW and CW supported''']]
* Add text by database records: Object offset added
* Set object directions from database records: [[Database#Set_Object_Direction_from_Database_Records|'''Field for mathematical function added]], also for [[XML_Script#Database|'''XML Scripts''']] ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.7)''
* Select linked objects with corresponding database record
* Select database records: Multiple row selection is now possible using '''[Shift]'''
* Select linked objects without corresponding database record
* Database box: using '''[Tab]''' to jump to the next field
* Select objects linked to the same database record
* Shortcuts for all [[Database|'''Database menu''']] items added
* [[Database#Database_Information|'''Database information''']] dialog added
* Edit record data for multiple objects added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.4)
* Copy/paste record data added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.4)
 
===Thematic Map===
* Wizard to create [[Thematic_Map|'''thematic map''']]
 
===Multi Representation===
* '''[[Multiple Representation]]''' ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.3)''


===Background Map===
===Background Map===
* [[WMS|WMS - Web Map Service]]
* Support [[Background_Map|'''background maps''']] bigger than 2.1 GB
* Support PNG format
* Support '''TIFF files with JPEG compression'''
* Support 32bit RGB TIFF format
* [[Background_Map#Other_Functions|'''Move background maps''']] up and down with drag and drop
* Rescale background maps when changing map scale
* Option to [[Background_Map#Open_a_Background_Map|'''open background maps hidden''']] with '''[Shift]'''
* Background map information dialog also for raster background maps
* [[Background_Map#Open_pdf_as_Background_Map|'''Open PDF files as background maps''']] by using Ghostscript.
* [[Online_Map_Services|'''Online Map Services''']] added ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)''
* Support jpg files with jpgw extension and png files with pngw extension (OCAD Service Update 12.2.5)
* Save selected row when closing Background Map Manager (OCAD Service Update 12.2.7)
 
====WMS====
* New option to [[WMS#WMS_Layer|'''set path for WMS background maps''']] (offline)
* [[WMS#WMS_Layer|'''Download WMS with user defined extent and resolution as background map''']] (offline)
* '''Add User Defined Extent of WMS Layers to Background Maps (Offline)''': Available in '''OCAD 12 Orienteering''' edition


===[[DEM]]===
===DEM===
* [[DEM#Import|Import]]: Support LAS and SRTm (*.hgt) format
* [[DEM#DEM_Import_Wizard|'''Wizard for DEM import''']]
* Support sub-meter cell size for OCAD DEM
* [[DEM#DEM_Import_Wizard|'''Import wizard:''']] Starts with drag and drop DEM file(s) into the OCAD drawing area
* [[DEM#Merge_DEM|Merge DEM]]
* [[DEM#DEM_Import_Wizard|'''Import wizard:''']] New option to '''import only a user-defined extent'''
* [[DEM#Calculate_DEM_Difference|Calculate DEM Difference]]
* [[DEM#DEM_Import_Wizard|'''Import wizard:''']] New option to '''convert elevation values from mm to m'''
* [[DEM#Calculate_Slope_Gradient|Calculate Slope Gradient]]
* [[DEM#DEM_Import_Wizard|'''Import wizard:''']] New option to '''shift elevation data below sea level'''
* [[DEM#Classify_Vegetation_Height|Classify Vegetation Height]]
* [[DEM#Create_Contour_Lines|'''Create contour lines:''']] Improved (faster)
* Profile export to OCAD: hiking time calculation, labels and symbols at stopovers
* Create hillshading: New [[DEM#Create_Hill_Shading|'''preview''']] option for grid import
* Create hillshading: New [[DEM#Create_Hill_Shading|'''interpolation''']] option for grid import
* Support [[DEM_Import_Wizard#DEM_Import_Data|'''.zlas files''']]
* Support [[DEM_Import_Wizard#DEM_Import_Data|'''compressed LAS files in RAR file format''']]
* [[LiDAR_Point_Cloud#LiDAR_Point_Cloud_Manager|'''LiDAR Point Cloud Manager''']] added ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.1)''


===GPS===
===GPS===
* [[Laser Rangefinder|Drawing with TruPulse 360 B Laser Rangefinder]]
GPS Real Time via Location API interface: Option added to [[GPS#Windows_Location_API|'''choose sensor''']] ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.6)''
* Option to subtract GPS antenna height from Z value
 
===XML Script===
* [[XML_Script#File|'''MapScale, Easting, Northing and Angle]] options for File.New''' added
* [[XML_Script#File|'''IgnoreMissingBackgroundMaps''']] option for File.Open added
* [[XML_Script#Map|'''DeleteObjectsBySymbol''']] function added
* Dataset name for parameter [[XML_Script#Database|'''Dataset''']] supported


===Options===
===Preferences===
* Additional key combinations for [[Shortcuts]]
* New option [[OCAD_Preferences#Join_affects_all_line_symbols_in_symbol_group|'''Join affects all line symbols in symbol group''']]
* [[Backup and Restore Options]]
* New option to turn off [[OCAD_Preferences#Move_line_and_area_segments|'''moving segments''']] (OCAD Service Update 12.2.3)


===Course Setting===
===Course Setting===
====General====
* Shortcuts for all [[Course_Setting_for_Orienteering|'''course setting menu''']] items added
* Enable curve drawing tool and rotate tool also in Course Setting Edition.
* [[Course_Setting_for_Orienteering#Compare_Course_Setting_Files|'''Compare course setting files''']] function added ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.8)''
* New option for [[Course_Setting_Options#White_Outline_on_Control_Number|'''white outline for control numbers''']] added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.2)


'''General'''
====Add Control to Map|Add Control to Course====
* Renumber all control codes by entering a new first code
* [[Add_Course_Setting_Objects#Add_Object_by_moving_the_connection_line|'''Add control to map and to course at once by moving the connection line''']]
* Insert course object to a list of courses
* '''[[Undo_and_Redo|Undo/Redo]]''' for ''add control to course'' resp. ''remove control from course''
* Delete course object from a list of courses
* '''[[Add_Course_Setting_Objects#Add_Start_Controls_and_Finish|Skip Course Object dialog]]''' with '''Shift key''' when adding a control to the map ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.6)''
* Move control number for all courses that use it
* Edit connection line for all courses that use it
* Show thin connection line between control circle and control number when moving control number in preview


'''Control Description'''
==== Course Setting Box====
* New dialog to edit text control description
* '''[[Edit_Course_Setting_Objects#Add_Course|Add course]]''' button added
* Create automatic text control description from IOF symbol description
* Control description positioning at top or bottom left corner


'''Relay'''
====Controls====
* New algorithm to distribute relay variations more regularly to teams
* '''Close numbering gaps''' option added in '''[[Course_Setting_for_Orienteering#Renumber_all_Controls|Renumber All Controls]]''' dialog ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.6)''
* Export relay variation codes for all runners


'''Course Statistics'''
====Course Statistics and [[Course_Statistic_and_Event_Statistic#Event_Statistics|Event Statistics]]====
* Courses dialog: Show course length and number of controls
* Show only controls that are closer than 30m to each other for sprint races
* Statistics: Highlight unused course objects in course statistics dialog
* Statistics: Leg statistics added (number of courses / runners per leg)
* Statistics: Control/Course diagram
* Statistics: Detect identical courses and courses without start or finish


'''Import/Export'''
====Event Audit====
* Import course definition from event software
* '''[[Course Setting Consistency Check Report|Consistency Check Report]]''' added ''(OCAD Service Update 12.1.6)''
* New IOF XML Version 3.0 exchange format supported
 
* Export course maps: Export multiple courses to one course map file (only normal courses)
====Relay====
* Improved variation distribution for [[Create_Relay_Courses#Insert_a_Leg_Variation|'''relay courses with leg variations''']]


===Help===
===Help===
* New OCAD Wiki Help: http://www.ocad.com/en.wiki
* [[License_Manager|'''License Manager''']] added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.8)
* More graphic hints


==Important Updates Since Release of OCAD 11 in June 2012==
===Languages===
'''General'''
* [[Language|'''Polish''']], [[Language|'''Catalan''']] and [[Language|'''Traditional Chinese''']] language added
*OCAD Blog: Adde option to show new OCAD Blog posts when starting OCAD


'''File'''
===Editions===
*'''[[Import_Files#Import_Shape_Files|Import Shape]]''' without database.
* '''OCAD 12 Starter WOD''' edition added ''(OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)''


'''Drawing and Editing Objects'''
*Topology: '''[[Topology#Lengthen_Line_Text_Objects|Lengthen line text objects]]''' by distance or percentage of current length (OCAD 11 Professional)


'''DEM'''
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*Much faster Contour Line calculation with '''Split DEM into tiles''' option
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*'''[[DEM#Calculate_DEM_Difference|Calculate DEM Difference]]''' also for DEMs with different cell sizes and extents
 
'''Options - Preferences'''
*Option '''Close line and area objects when editing''' added.
 
'''Course Setting'''
*Import OCAD map to Course Setting project added (used for Ski-O, MTB-O)
*Save Course Setting project as OCAD 9 or 10 file
 
'''Coordinate Systems'''
*New coordinate systems added
 
'''Wiki Help'''
*OCAD is now linked with the French Wiki when the GUI language is French.
*OCAD is now linked with the German Wiki when the GUI language is German.


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General / GUI

File

Import

  • Import KML added
  • Import OSM Available in OCAD 12 Orienteering and OCAD 12 Starter edition (OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)
  • Import Shape: Smooth option
  • Import Shape: Available in OCAD 12 Orienteering edition (OCAD Service Update 12.1.2)
  • Import Shape: Extended to get layer information from 2nd field (OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)
  • Import CSV: New option to choose m / km unit
  • Import ocd File: Warning when coordinate systems are different (OCAD Service Update 12.2.7)

Print / Export

View

  • Rename a bookmark (OCAD Service Update 12.1.8)

Select

Drawing Objects

Editing Objects

Topology

Symbol

Symbol Sets

  • ISOM 2017 map and course setting symbol sets added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.1)
  • ISOM 2017 Symbol Set available in English, German, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Czech, Danish, Latvian and Portuguese language (OCAD Service Update 12.2.8)

Map

Set Scale and Coordinate System

Colors

Layout

Database

Thematic Map

Multi Representation

Background Map

WMS

DEM

GPS

GPS Real Time via Location API interface: Option added to choose sensor (OCAD Service Update 12.1.6)

XML Script

Preferences

Course Setting

General

Add Control to Map|Add Control to Course

Course Setting Box

Controls

Course Statistics and Event Statistics

  • Show only controls that are closer than 30m to each other for sprint races

Event Audit

Relay

Help

Languages

Editions

  • OCAD 12 Starter WOD edition added (OCAD Service Update 12.2.0)


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