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Background Map

2011-11-04T16:57:03Z

80.238.131.67: /* Adjust a Background Map */

[[File:OrderBackgroundMap.png|x300px]]

==Open a Background Map==
Choose this command to open a background map which is displayed as a background picture on the screen. OCAD can open BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF, JPEG and TIFF files. In addition OCAD maps (*.ocd) or encrypted OCAD maps (*.eocd) can be opened.

==Adjust a Background Map==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
If more than one background map is loaded the background map to adjust has to be chosen in a dialog box.

Adjust a background map to the grid or to the map. A grid on the background map makes it easier to adjust it. The grid crossing points can be used for the adjustment (however, any points can be used). It is possible to use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment. Do the following steps for each adjustment point:
# Mark the grid point on the background map.
# Mark the same grid point on the map.

When having adjusted enough points, execute the adjustment by pressing the '''Enter''' key. The background map is rotated and stretched to get the best fit for the adjustment points.

Adjustment points too close error: When using several points for adjusting a background map, the outermost points must be separated by at least 2 mm on the background map.

[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points is achieved if the points are arranged in a rectangle at the corners of the background map. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

==Hide all Background Maps==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
Choose this command to hide the background map(s) temporarily or to make them visible if they are hidden. 
Choose '''Manage Background Maps''' to hide only one background map.

==Manage Background Maps==
Choose this command to set options for displaying and printing the background maps. The '''Background Maps Manage''' dialog box is displayed. This is a non-modal dialog box. It is possible to switch between the dialog box and the map window without closing the dialog. Changes are directly updated in the map.
:[[File:BackgroundMap.JPG|900x900px|background map]]

* '''V (Visible):''' Activate this option to display the open background map(s).
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] To hide all background maps temporary use '''Hide All''' in '''Background Map''' menu.

* '''F (Visible in Background Favorites view mode):''' Activate this option to display the background map if '''Background Favorites''' view mode is set.

* '''Dim:''' Select here a percentage to make the background map appear brighter. 0% means the background map is displayed in its original colors. 100% means the background map appears completely white. Dimming is used to get a better distinction between the background map and the map.

* '''T (Transparent):''' Activate this option if more than one background map is open and if you want them to be transparent.

* '''Assign to spot color''':''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This feature is used in a special production process. It is a process to update old hand drawn or scribed maps. The printing plates for each spot color are scanned (black and white or gray-scale) and then used as background maps. When such a background map is assigned to a spot color, it is displayed in the color of that spot color. In addition, when spot color view is activated the background map is displayed together with the corresponding spot color.
Note: This feature is intended for black and white or gray-scale background maps. If a color background map is assigned the resulting colors are undefined.

* '''B (Blockout):''':''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This field is only available for raster background maps. Activate this field if the background map is a black/white blockout mask. The blockout mask blocks out lower background maps.

* '''File'''
In this field the file name appears.
* '''Move Up:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map upwards one line.
* '''Move Down:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map downwards one line.
* '''Open:''' Open a new background map.
* '''Relink:''' Relink background maps to another directory.
* '''Remove all:''' Click this button to remove all background maps. It doesn't delete the background map files.
* '''Remove:''' Click this button to remove the selected background map. It doesn't delete the background map file.
ADD

===Use a Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to use a georeferenced map as background map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
The grid map will then be positioned correctly in the selected coordinate system. You can skip the remaining steps in this chapter and start drawing immediately.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the Entire Map button to display the entire background map.
:: -The Draft Mode option in the View menu can be used to dim map objects and the background map itself.
:: -OCAD files can also be loaded as background maps.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/71.htm Background Map Basics]

===Use a Non-Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to load a non-georeferenced map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
# Enter a resolution for the background map and click '''OK'''.

The background map is displayed at the center of the current drawing area. The raster map (background map) now needs to be aligned with the map. In other words, it needs to be referenced with the map coordinate system.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] You can scan a raster map for use as a background map directly from OCAD: Select '''Scan''' in the '''Background Map''' menu then choose the '''Scan''' submenu. Your scanner's dialog box will open.

'''Interactive Alignment of the Background Map (Georeferencing)'''

The easiest way to do this is to align the intersection points of the raster map's coordinate grid with those of the map. A maximum of 12 point pairs can be used.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -If the size of the raster map corresponds exactly with that of the map scale and has not been rotated, it is possible to align it with the map using a single point pair. OCAD will correctly reposition the raster map without changing the scale or angle.
:: -If the raster map is contorted, rescaled or rotated, you will need to use between 3 and 12 point pairs to align the image with the map. OCAD repositions the raster map by transforming it (affine transformation) and adjusts the scale and angle accordingly. The point pairs should be distributed equally across the map.

To align the raster map:
# Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
# Select '''Adjust''' in the '''Background Map menu'''.
# Click the first point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the raster map.
# Click the second point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the map.
# Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all point pairs and finish the alignment process by pressing Enter. The background will be repositioned.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If the alignment point pairs lie outside of the drawing window, you can move the map section between the alignment point pairs.

Once you have completed the map alignment, the raster map can be saved as a georeferenced raster map. The advantage of this is that the raster map will be loaded in the correct position the next time it is opened.

To save the raster map as a georeferenced raster map:
# Select '''Export''' in the '''File''' menu.
# Select the raster format you want (TIF, JPG, GIF or BMP)
# Select a '''Resolution''' (300 dpi is recommended for printing maps)
# Select the '''Create World file''' option
# Click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/73.htm Adjust Background maps]

===Scanning a Background Map===

* '''Use a grid:''' In most cases you cannot scan the entire draft map (the background map). You are either limited by Windows (which limits the maximum size of background maps), by the available memory, or by the size of the scanner (A4). In these cases it is strongly recommended that you should draw a grid on the draft map. In many cases there is already a kilometer grid which can be used. If this does not exist, you should draw a precise grid of vertical and horizontal lines (perhaps at a distance of 10 cm). Then the scanned pieces can be easily adjusted to fit the map in OCAD.

* '''Resolution:''' As a general rule scan the map with 300 dpi.

* '''Scanning:''' If you have a scanner connected to your PC, and a 32-bit TWAIN driver is installed, then you choose the '''Scan''' command from the '''Background map''' menu to scan the background map.
If there is no TWAIN driver or you use a scanner on another PC, then use the scanner program which comes with the scanner and save the scanned background map as a BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF file. Choose '''Open''' from the '''Background map''' menu to open this file in OCAD.
Choose '''Adjust''' from the '''Background map''' menu to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is best to use 4 grid points (arranged in a rectangle) for the adjustment. This will compensate for rotation and any distortions of the draft.

Choose this command to scan a background map on a scanner connected to your PC. To use this command a 32-bit TWAIN driver must be installed for your scanner. If no TWAIN driver can be found, you should contact the vendor of your scanner to obtain a 32-bit TWAIN driver. See '''Scanning a background map''' for tips about scanning.

* '''Acquire submenu:''' Choose this submenu to start scanning. This command will show the main window of the TWAIN driver of your scanner. After scanning a file, a dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the scanned background map. Then the scanned background map is opened.
* '''Select source submenu:''' If more than one TWAIN source (or more than one driver) is installed, you can select in this submenu the desired source.

Previous Chapter: [[Create a New Symbol]]

Next Chapter: [[Import files]]

Back to [[Main Page]]

Background Map

2011-11-04T16:44:36Z

80.238.131.67: /* Manage Background Maps */

[[File:OrderBackgroundMap.png|x300px]]

==Open a Background Map==
Choose this command to open a background map which is displayed as a background picture on the screen. OCAD can open BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF, JPEG and TIFF files. In addition OCAD maps (*.ocd) or encrypted OCAD maps (*.eocd) can be opened.

==Adjust a Background Map==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
If more than one background map is loaded the background map to adjust has to be chosen in a dialog box.

Adjust a background map to the grid or to the map. A grid on the background map makes it easier to adjust it. The grid crossing points can be used for the adjustment (however, any points can be used). It is possible to use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment. Do the following steps for each adjustment point:
# Mark the grid point on the background map.
# Mark the same grid point on the map.

When having adjusted enough points, execute the adjustment by pressing the '''Enter''' key. The background map is rotated and stretched to get the best fit for the adjustment points.

[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points is achieved if the points are arranged in a rectangle at the corners of the background map. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

==Hide all Background Maps==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
Choose this command to hide the background map(s) temporarily or to make them visible if they are hidden. 
Choose '''Manage Background Maps''' to hide only one background map.

==Manage Background Maps==
Choose this command to set options for displaying and printing the background maps. The '''Background Maps Manage''' dialog box is displayed. This is a non-modal dialog box. It is possible to switch between the dialog box and the map window without closing the dialog. Changes are directly updated in the map.
:[[File:BackgroundMap.JPG|900x900px|background map]]

* '''V (Visible):''' Activate this option to display the open background map(s).
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] To hide all background maps temporary use '''Hide All''' in '''Background Map''' menu.

* '''F (Visible in Background Favorites view mode):''' Activate this option to display the background map if '''Background Favorites''' view mode is set.

* '''Dim:''' Select here a percentage to make the background map appear brighter. 0% means the background map is displayed in its original colors. 100% means the background map appears completely white. Dimming is used to get a better distinction between the background map and the map.

* '''T (Transparent):''' Activate this option if more than one background map is open and if you want them to be transparent.

* '''Assign to spot color''':''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This feature is used in a special production process. It is a process to update old hand drawn or scribed maps. The printing plates for each spot color are scanned (black and white or gray-scale) and then used as background maps. When such a background map is assigned to a spot color, it is displayed in the color of that spot color. In addition, when spot color view is activated the background map is displayed together with the corresponding spot color.
Note: This feature is intended for black and white or gray-scale background maps. If a color background map is assigned the resulting colors are undefined.

* '''B (Blockout):''':''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This field is only available for raster background maps. Activate this field if the background map is a black/white blockout mask. The blockout mask blocks out lower background maps.

* '''File'''
In this field the file name appears.
* '''Move Up:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map upwards one line.
* '''Move Down:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map downwards one line.
* '''Open:''' Open a new background map.
* '''Relink:''' Relink background maps to another directory.
* '''Remove all:''' Click this button to remove all background maps. It doesn't delete the background map files.
* '''Remove:''' Click this button to remove the selected background map. It doesn't delete the background map file.
ADD

===Use a Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to use a georeferenced map as background map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
The grid map will then be positioned correctly in the selected coordinate system. You can skip the remaining steps in this chapter and start drawing immediately.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the Entire Map button to display the entire background map.
:: -The Draft Mode option in the View menu can be used to dim map objects and the background map itself.
:: -OCAD files can also be loaded as background maps.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/71.htm Background Map Basics]

===Use a Non-Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to load a non-georeferenced map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
# Enter a resolution for the background map and click '''OK'''.

The background map is displayed at the center of the current drawing area. The raster map (background map) now needs to be aligned with the map. In other words, it needs to be referenced with the map coordinate system.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] You can scan a raster map for use as a background map directly from OCAD: Select '''Scan''' in the '''Background Map''' menu then choose the '''Scan''' submenu. Your scanner's dialog box will open.

'''Interactive Alignment of the Background Map (Georeferencing)'''

The easiest way to do this is to align the intersection points of the raster map's coordinate grid with those of the map. A maximum of 12 point pairs can be used.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -If the size of the raster map corresponds exactly with that of the map scale and has not been rotated, it is possible to align it with the map using a single point pair. OCAD will correctly reposition the raster map without changing the scale or angle.
:: -If the raster map is contorted, rescaled or rotated, you will need to use between 3 and 12 point pairs to align the image with the map. OCAD repositions the raster map by transforming it (affine transformation) and adjusts the scale and angle accordingly. The point pairs should be distributed equally across the map.

To align the raster map:
# Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
# Select '''Adjust''' in the '''Background Map menu'''.
# Click the first point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the raster map.
# Click the second point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the map.
# Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all point pairs and finish the alignment process by pressing Enter. The background will be repositioned.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If the alignment point pairs lie outside of the drawing window, you can move the map section between the alignment point pairs.

Once you have completed the map alignment, the raster map can be saved as a georeferenced raster map. The advantage of this is that the raster map will be loaded in the correct position the next time it is opened.

To save the raster map as a georeferenced raster map:
# Select '''Export''' in the '''File''' menu.
# Select the raster format you want (TIF, JPG, GIF or BMP)
# Select a '''Resolution''' (300 dpi is recommended for printing maps)
# Select the '''Create World file''' option
# Click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/73.htm Adjust Background maps]

===Scanning a Background Map===

* '''Use a grid:''' In most cases you cannot scan the entire draft map (the background map). You are either limited by Windows (which limits the maximum size of background maps), by the available memory, or by the size of the scanner (A4). In these cases it is strongly recommended that you should draw a grid on the draft map. In many cases there is already a kilometer grid which can be used. If this does not exist, you should draw a precise grid of vertical and horizontal lines (perhaps at a distance of 10 cm). Then the scanned pieces can be easily adjusted to fit the map in OCAD.

* '''Resolution:''' As a general rule scan the map with 300 dpi.

* '''Scanning:''' If you have a scanner connected to your PC, and a 32-bit TWAIN driver is installed, then you choose the '''Scan''' command from the '''Background map''' menu to scan the background map.
If there is no TWAIN driver or you use a scanner on another PC, then use the scanner program which comes with the scanner and save the scanned background map as a BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF file. Choose '''Open''' from the '''Background map''' menu to open this file in OCAD.
Choose '''Adjust''' from the '''Background map''' menu to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is best to use 4 grid points (arranged in a rectangle) for the adjustment. This will compensate for rotation and any distortions of the draft.

Choose this command to scan a background map on a scanner connected to your PC. To use this command a 32-bit TWAIN driver must be installed for your scanner. If no TWAIN driver can be found, you should contact the vendor of your scanner to obtain a 32-bit TWAIN driver. See '''Scanning a background map''' for tips about scanning.

* '''Acquire submenu:''' Choose this submenu to start scanning. This command will show the main window of the TWAIN driver of your scanner. After scanning a file, a dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the scanned background map. Then the scanned background map is opened.
* '''Select source submenu:''' If more than one TWAIN source (or more than one driver) is installed, you can select in this submenu the desired source.

Previous Chapter: [[Create a New Symbol]]

Next Chapter: [[Import files]]

Back to [[Main Page]]

Background Map

2011-11-04T16:43:08Z

80.238.131.67: /* Manage Background Maps */

[[File:OrderBackgroundMap.png|x300px]]

==Open a Background Map==
Choose this command to open a background map which is displayed as a background picture on the screen. OCAD can open BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF, JPEG and TIFF files. In addition OCAD maps (*.ocd) or encrypted OCAD maps (*.eocd) can be opened.

==Adjust a Background Map==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
If more than one background map is loaded the background map to adjust has to be chosen in a dialog box.

Adjust a background map to the grid or to the map. A grid on the background map makes it easier to adjust it. The grid crossing points can be used for the adjustment (however, any points can be used). It is possible to use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment. Do the following steps for each adjustment point:
# Mark the grid point on the background map.
# Mark the same grid point on the map.

When having adjusted enough points, execute the adjustment by pressing the '''Enter''' key. The background map is rotated and stretched to get the best fit for the adjustment points.

[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points is achieved if the points are arranged in a rectangle at the corners of the background map. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

==Hide all Background Maps==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
Choose this command to hide the background map(s) temporarily or to make them visible if they are hidden. 
Choose '''Manage Background Maps''' to hide only one background map.

==Manage Background Maps==
Choose this command to set options for displaying and printing the background maps. The '''Background Maps Manage''' dialog box is displayed. This is a non-modal dialog box. It is possible to switch between the dialog box and the map window without closing the dialog. Changes are directly updated in the map.
:[[File:BackgroundMap.JPG|900x900px|background map]]

* '''V (Visible):''' Activate this option to display the open background map(s).
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] To hide all background maps temporary use '''Hide All''' in '''Background Map''' menu.

* '''F (Visible in Background Favorites view mode):''' Activate this option to display the background map if '''Background Favorites''' view mode is set.

* '''Dim:''' Select here a percentage to make the background map appear brighter. 0% means the background map is displayed in its original colors. 100% means the background map appears completely white. Dimming is used to get a better distinction between the background map and the map.

* '''T (Transparent):''' Activate this option if more than one background map is open and if you want them to be transparent.

* '''Assign to spot color''':''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This feature is used in a special production process. It is a process to update old hand drawn or scribed maps. The printing plates for each spot color are scanned (black and white or gray-scale) and then used as background maps. When such a background map is assigned to a spot color, it is displayed in the color of that spot color. In addition, when spot color view is activated the background map is displayed together with the corresponding spot color.
Note: This feature is intended for black and white or gray-scale background maps. If a color background map is assigned the resulting colors are undefined.

* '''B (Blockout):'''
:''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This field is only available for raster background maps. Activate this field if the background map is a black/white blockout mask. The blockout mask blocks out lower background maps.

* '''File'''
In this field the file name appears.
* '''Move Up:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map upwards one line.
* '''Move Down:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map downwards one line.
* '''Open:''' Open a new background map.
* '''Relink:''' Relink background maps to another directory.
* '''Remove all:''' Click this button to remove all background maps. It doesn't delete the background map files.
* '''Remove:''' Click this button to remove the selected background map. It doesn't delete the background map file.
ADD

===Use a Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to use a georeferenced map as background map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
The grid map will then be positioned correctly in the selected coordinate system. You can skip the remaining steps in this chapter and start drawing immediately.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the Entire Map button to display the entire background map.
:: -The Draft Mode option in the View menu can be used to dim map objects and the background map itself.
:: -OCAD files can also be loaded as background maps.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/71.htm Background Map Basics]

===Use a Non-Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to load a non-georeferenced map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
# Enter a resolution for the background map and click '''OK'''.

The background map is displayed at the center of the current drawing area. The raster map (background map) now needs to be aligned with the map. In other words, it needs to be referenced with the map coordinate system.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] You can scan a raster map for use as a background map directly from OCAD: Select '''Scan''' in the '''Background Map''' menu then choose the '''Scan''' submenu. Your scanner's dialog box will open.

'''Interactive Alignment of the Background Map (Georeferencing)'''

The easiest way to do this is to align the intersection points of the raster map's coordinate grid with those of the map. A maximum of 12 point pairs can be used.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -If the size of the raster map corresponds exactly with that of the map scale and has not been rotated, it is possible to align it with the map using a single point pair. OCAD will correctly reposition the raster map without changing the scale or angle.
:: -If the raster map is contorted, rescaled or rotated, you will need to use between 3 and 12 point pairs to align the image with the map. OCAD repositions the raster map by transforming it (affine transformation) and adjusts the scale and angle accordingly. The point pairs should be distributed equally across the map.

To align the raster map:
# Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
# Select '''Adjust''' in the '''Background Map menu'''.
# Click the first point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the raster map.
# Click the second point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the map.
# Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all point pairs and finish the alignment process by pressing Enter. The background will be repositioned.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If the alignment point pairs lie outside of the drawing window, you can move the map section between the alignment point pairs.

Once you have completed the map alignment, the raster map can be saved as a georeferenced raster map. The advantage of this is that the raster map will be loaded in the correct position the next time it is opened.

To save the raster map as a georeferenced raster map:
# Select '''Export''' in the '''File''' menu.
# Select the raster format you want (TIF, JPG, GIF or BMP)
# Select a '''Resolution''' (300 dpi is recommended for printing maps)
# Select the '''Create World file''' option
# Click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/73.htm Adjust Background maps]

===Scanning a Background Map===

* '''Use a grid:''' In most cases you cannot scan the entire draft map (the background map). You are either limited by Windows (which limits the maximum size of background maps), by the available memory, or by the size of the scanner (A4). In these cases it is strongly recommended that you should draw a grid on the draft map. In many cases there is already a kilometer grid which can be used. If this does not exist, you should draw a precise grid of vertical and horizontal lines (perhaps at a distance of 10 cm). Then the scanned pieces can be easily adjusted to fit the map in OCAD.

* '''Resolution:''' As a general rule scan the map with 300 dpi.

* '''Scanning:''' If you have a scanner connected to your PC, and a 32-bit TWAIN driver is installed, then you choose the '''Scan''' command from the '''Background map''' menu to scan the background map.
If there is no TWAIN driver or you use a scanner on another PC, then use the scanner program which comes with the scanner and save the scanned background map as a BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF file. Choose '''Open''' from the '''Background map''' menu to open this file in OCAD.
Choose '''Adjust''' from the '''Background map''' menu to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is best to use 4 grid points (arranged in a rectangle) for the adjustment. This will compensate for rotation and any distortions of the draft.

Choose this command to scan a background map on a scanner connected to your PC. To use this command a 32-bit TWAIN driver must be installed for your scanner. If no TWAIN driver can be found, you should contact the vendor of your scanner to obtain a 32-bit TWAIN driver. See '''Scanning a background map''' for tips about scanning.

* '''Acquire submenu:''' Choose this submenu to start scanning. This command will show the main window of the TWAIN driver of your scanner. After scanning a file, a dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the scanned background map. Then the scanned background map is opened.
* '''Select source submenu:''' If more than one TWAIN source (or more than one driver) is installed, you can select in this submenu the desired source.

Previous Chapter: [[Create a New Symbol]]

Next Chapter: [[Import files]]

Back to [[Main Page]]

Background Map

2011-11-04T16:42:38Z

80.238.131.67: /* Hide all Background Maps */

[[File:OrderBackgroundMap.png|x300px]]

==Open a Background Map==
Choose this command to open a background map which is displayed as a background picture on the screen. OCAD can open BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF, JPEG and TIFF files. In addition OCAD maps (*.ocd) or encrypted OCAD maps (*.eocd) can be opened.

==Adjust a Background Map==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
If more than one background map is loaded the background map to adjust has to be chosen in a dialog box.

Adjust a background map to the grid or to the map. A grid on the background map makes it easier to adjust it. The grid crossing points can be used for the adjustment (however, any points can be used). It is possible to use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment. Do the following steps for each adjustment point:
# Mark the grid point on the background map.
# Mark the same grid point on the map.

When having adjusted enough points, execute the adjustment by pressing the '''Enter''' key. The background map is rotated and stretched to get the best fit for the adjustment points.

[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points is achieved if the points are arranged in a rectangle at the corners of the background map. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

==Hide all Background Maps==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
Choose this command to hide the background map(s) temporarily or to make them visible if they are hidden. 
Choose '''Manage Background Maps''' to hide only one background map.

==Manage Background Maps==
Choose this command to set options for displaying and printing the background maps. The '''Background Maps Manage''' dialog box is displayed. This is a non-modal dialog box. It is possible to switch between the dialog box and the map window without closing the dialog. Changes are directly updated in the map.
:[[File:BackgroundMap.JPG|900x900px|background map]]

* '''V (Visible):''' Activate this option to display the open background map(s).
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] To hide all background maps temporary use '''Hide''' in '''Background map''' menu.

* '''F (Visible in Background Favorites view mode):''' Activate this option to display the background map if '''Background Favorites''' view mode is set.

* '''Dim:''' Select here a percentage to make the background map appear brighter. 0% means the background map is displayed in its original colors. 100% means the background map appears completely white. Dimming is used to get a better distinction between the background map and the map.

* '''T (Transparent):''' Activate this option if more than one background map is open and if you want them to be transparent.

* '''Assign to spot color''':''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This feature is used in a special production process. It is a process to update old hand drawn or scribed maps. The printing plates for each spot color are scanned (black and white or gray-scale) and then used as background maps. When such a background map is assigned to a spot color, it is displayed in the color of that spot color. In addition, when spot color view is activated the background map is displayed together with the corresponding spot color.
Note: This feature is intended for black and white or gray-scale background maps. If a color background map is assigned the resulting colors are undefined.

* '''B (Blockout):'''
:''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This field is only available for raster background maps. Activate this field if the background map is a black/white blockout mask. The blockout mask blocks out lower background maps.

* '''File'''
In this field the file name appears.
* '''Move Up:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map upwards one line.
* '''Move Down:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map downwards one line.
* '''Open:''' Open a new background map.
* '''Relink:''' Relink background maps to another directory.
* '''Remove all:''' Click this button to remove all background maps. It doesn't delete the background map files.
* '''Remove:''' Click this button to remove the selected background map. It doesn't delete the background map file.
ADD

===Use a Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to use a georeferenced map as background map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
The grid map will then be positioned correctly in the selected coordinate system. You can skip the remaining steps in this chapter and start drawing immediately.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the Entire Map button to display the entire background map.
:: -The Draft Mode option in the View menu can be used to dim map objects and the background map itself.
:: -OCAD files can also be loaded as background maps.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/71.htm Background Map Basics]

===Use a Non-Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to load a non-georeferenced map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
# Enter a resolution for the background map and click '''OK'''.

The background map is displayed at the center of the current drawing area. The raster map (background map) now needs to be aligned with the map. In other words, it needs to be referenced with the map coordinate system.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] You can scan a raster map for use as a background map directly from OCAD: Select '''Scan''' in the '''Background Map''' menu then choose the '''Scan''' submenu. Your scanner's dialog box will open.

'''Interactive Alignment of the Background Map (Georeferencing)'''

The easiest way to do this is to align the intersection points of the raster map's coordinate grid with those of the map. A maximum of 12 point pairs can be used.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -If the size of the raster map corresponds exactly with that of the map scale and has not been rotated, it is possible to align it with the map using a single point pair. OCAD will correctly reposition the raster map without changing the scale or angle.
:: -If the raster map is contorted, rescaled or rotated, you will need to use between 3 and 12 point pairs to align the image with the map. OCAD repositions the raster map by transforming it (affine transformation) and adjusts the scale and angle accordingly. The point pairs should be distributed equally across the map.

To align the raster map:
# Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
# Select '''Adjust''' in the '''Background Map menu'''.
# Click the first point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the raster map.
# Click the second point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the map.
# Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all point pairs and finish the alignment process by pressing Enter. The background will be repositioned.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If the alignment point pairs lie outside of the drawing window, you can move the map section between the alignment point pairs.

Once you have completed the map alignment, the raster map can be saved as a georeferenced raster map. The advantage of this is that the raster map will be loaded in the correct position the next time it is opened.

To save the raster map as a georeferenced raster map:
# Select '''Export''' in the '''File''' menu.
# Select the raster format you want (TIF, JPG, GIF or BMP)
# Select a '''Resolution''' (300 dpi is recommended for printing maps)
# Select the '''Create World file''' option
# Click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/73.htm Adjust Background maps]

===Scanning a Background Map===

* '''Use a grid:''' In most cases you cannot scan the entire draft map (the background map). You are either limited by Windows (which limits the maximum size of background maps), by the available memory, or by the size of the scanner (A4). In these cases it is strongly recommended that you should draw a grid on the draft map. In many cases there is already a kilometer grid which can be used. If this does not exist, you should draw a precise grid of vertical and horizontal lines (perhaps at a distance of 10 cm). Then the scanned pieces can be easily adjusted to fit the map in OCAD.

* '''Resolution:''' As a general rule scan the map with 300 dpi.

* '''Scanning:''' If you have a scanner connected to your PC, and a 32-bit TWAIN driver is installed, then you choose the '''Scan''' command from the '''Background map''' menu to scan the background map.
If there is no TWAIN driver or you use a scanner on another PC, then use the scanner program which comes with the scanner and save the scanned background map as a BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF file. Choose '''Open''' from the '''Background map''' menu to open this file in OCAD.
Choose '''Adjust''' from the '''Background map''' menu to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is best to use 4 grid points (arranged in a rectangle) for the adjustment. This will compensate for rotation and any distortions of the draft.

Choose this command to scan a background map on a scanner connected to your PC. To use this command a 32-bit TWAIN driver must be installed for your scanner. If no TWAIN driver can be found, you should contact the vendor of your scanner to obtain a 32-bit TWAIN driver. See '''Scanning a background map''' for tips about scanning.

* '''Acquire submenu:''' Choose this submenu to start scanning. This command will show the main window of the TWAIN driver of your scanner. After scanning a file, a dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the scanned background map. Then the scanned background map is opened.
* '''Select source submenu:''' If more than one TWAIN source (or more than one driver) is installed, you can select in this submenu the desired source.

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[[File:OrderBackgroundMap.png|x300px]]

==Open a Background Map==
Choose this command to open a background map which is displayed as a background picture on the screen. OCAD can open BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF, JPEG and TIFF files. In addition OCAD maps (*.ocd) or encrypted OCAD maps (*.eocd) can be opened.

==Adjust a Background Map==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
If more than one background map is loaded the background map to adjust has to be chosen in a dialog box.

Adjust a background map to the grid or to the map. A grid on the background map makes it easier to adjust it. The grid crossing points can be used for the adjustment (however, any points can be used). It is possible to use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment. Do the following steps for each adjustment point:
# Mark the grid point on the background map.
# Mark the same grid point on the map.

When having adjusted enough points, execute the adjustment by pressing the '''Enter''' key. The background map is rotated and stretched to get the best fit for the adjustment points.

[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points is achieved if the points are arranged in a rectangle at the corners of the background map. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

==Hide all Background Maps==
This command is active if one or more background maps are loaded. 
Choose this command to hide the background map(s) temporarily or to make them visible if they are hidden. 
To hide only one background map open the dialog box '''Background Maps Manage'''.

==Manage Background Maps==
Choose this command to set options for displaying and printing the background maps. The '''Background Maps Manage''' dialog box is displayed. This is a non-modal dialog box. It is possible to switch between the dialog box and the map window without closing the dialog. Changes are directly updated in the map.
:[[File:BackgroundMap.JPG|900x900px|background map]]

* '''V (Visible):''' Activate this option to display the open background map(s).
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] To hide all background maps temporary use '''Hide''' in '''Background map''' menu.

* '''F (Visible in Background Favorites view mode):''' Activate this option to display the background map if '''Background Favorites''' view mode is set.

* '''Dim:''' Select here a percentage to make the background map appear brighter. 0% means the background map is displayed in its original colors. 100% means the background map appears completely white. Dimming is used to get a better distinction between the background map and the map.

* '''T (Transparent):''' Activate this option if more than one background map is open and if you want them to be transparent.

* '''Assign to spot color''':''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This feature is used in a special production process. It is a process to update old hand drawn or scribed maps. The printing plates for each spot color are scanned (black and white or gray-scale) and then used as background maps. When such a background map is assigned to a spot color, it is displayed in the color of that spot color. In addition, when spot color view is activated the background map is displayed together with the corresponding spot color.
Note: This feature is intended for black and white or gray-scale background maps. If a color background map is assigned the resulting colors are undefined.

* '''B (Blockout):'''
:''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This field is only available for raster background maps. Activate this field if the background map is a black/white blockout mask. The blockout mask blocks out lower background maps.

* '''File'''
In this field the file name appears.
* '''Move Up:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map upwards one line.
* '''Move Down:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map downwards one line.
* '''Open:''' Open a new background map.
* '''Relink:''' Relink background maps to another directory.
* '''Remove all:''' Click this button to remove all background maps. It doesn't delete the background map files.
* '''Remove:''' Click this button to remove the selected background map. It doesn't delete the background map file.
ADD

===Use a Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to use a georeferenced map as background map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
The grid map will then be positioned correctly in the selected coordinate system. You can skip the remaining steps in this chapter and start drawing immediately.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the Entire Map button to display the entire background map.
:: -The Draft Mode option in the View menu can be used to dim map objects and the background map itself.
:: -OCAD files can also be loaded as background maps.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/71.htm Background Map Basics]

===Use a Non-Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to load a non-georeferenced map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
# Enter a resolution for the background map and click '''OK'''.

The background map is displayed at the center of the current drawing area. The raster map (background map) now needs to be aligned with the map. In other words, it needs to be referenced with the map coordinate system.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] You can scan a raster map for use as a background map directly from OCAD: Select '''Scan''' in the '''Background Map''' menu then choose the '''Scan''' submenu. Your scanner's dialog box will open.

'''Interactive Alignment of the Background Map (Georeferencing)'''

The easiest way to do this is to align the intersection points of the raster map's coordinate grid with those of the map. A maximum of 12 point pairs can be used.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -If the size of the raster map corresponds exactly with that of the map scale and has not been rotated, it is possible to align it with the map using a single point pair. OCAD will correctly reposition the raster map without changing the scale or angle.
:: -If the raster map is contorted, rescaled or rotated, you will need to use between 3 and 12 point pairs to align the image with the map. OCAD repositions the raster map by transforming it (affine transformation) and adjusts the scale and angle accordingly. The point pairs should be distributed equally across the map.

To align the raster map:
# Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
# Select '''Adjust''' in the '''Background Map menu'''.
# Click the first point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the raster map.
# Click the second point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the map.
# Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all point pairs and finish the alignment process by pressing Enter. The background will be repositioned.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If the alignment point pairs lie outside of the drawing window, you can move the map section between the alignment point pairs.

Once you have completed the map alignment, the raster map can be saved as a georeferenced raster map. The advantage of this is that the raster map will be loaded in the correct position the next time it is opened.

To save the raster map as a georeferenced raster map:
# Select '''Export''' in the '''File''' menu.
# Select the raster format you want (TIF, JPG, GIF or BMP)
# Select a '''Resolution''' (300 dpi is recommended for printing maps)
# Select the '''Create World file''' option
# Click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/73.htm Adjust Background maps]

===Scanning a Background Map===

* '''Use a grid:''' In most cases you cannot scan the entire draft map (the background map). You are either limited by Windows (which limits the maximum size of background maps), by the available memory, or by the size of the scanner (A4). In these cases it is strongly recommended that you should draw a grid on the draft map. In many cases there is already a kilometer grid which can be used. If this does not exist, you should draw a precise grid of vertical and horizontal lines (perhaps at a distance of 10 cm). Then the scanned pieces can be easily adjusted to fit the map in OCAD.

* '''Resolution:''' As a general rule scan the map with 300 dpi.

* '''Scanning:''' If you have a scanner connected to your PC, and a 32-bit TWAIN driver is installed, then you choose the '''Scan''' command from the '''Background map''' menu to scan the background map.
If there is no TWAIN driver or you use a scanner on another PC, then use the scanner program which comes with the scanner and save the scanned background map as a BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF file. Choose '''Open''' from the '''Background map''' menu to open this file in OCAD.
Choose '''Adjust''' from the '''Background map''' menu to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is best to use 4 grid points (arranged in a rectangle) for the adjustment. This will compensate for rotation and any distortions of the draft.

Choose this command to scan a background map on a scanner connected to your PC. To use this command a 32-bit TWAIN driver must be installed for your scanner. If no TWAIN driver can be found, you should contact the vendor of your scanner to obtain a 32-bit TWAIN driver. See '''Scanning a background map''' for tips about scanning.

* '''Acquire submenu:''' Choose this submenu to start scanning. This command will show the main window of the TWAIN driver of your scanner. After scanning a file, a dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the scanned background map. Then the scanned background map is opened.
* '''Select source submenu:''' If more than one TWAIN source (or more than one driver) is installed, you can select in this submenu the desired source.

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Next Chapter: [[Import files]]

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This manual will help familiarize you with the most important functions of OCAD step by step. It is not a reference manual. If you require detailed information about individual functions, dialog boxes or error messages, please refer to the OCAD Help.

==OCAD Help==

There are a number of ways of opening the OCAD Help; via the Help menu, by pressing the Help button in the dialog boxes or by pressing the F1 button.

OCAD Help contains the following menus:
*Content: Select this tab to open the table of contents.
*Menu: Select this tab for information about the menu commands.
*Toolbars: Select this tab for information about the buttons in the toolbar.

==OCAD Learning Videos==
OCAD offers you learning videos for various subject areas. They help you learn about the various functions and solutions offered by OCAD step by step. The learning videos are on the installation CD. If there is an OCAD learning video for a specific subject area in this manual, you can open it by clicking its link in this document. Example exercises are available for most of the learning videos and can be downloaded from the OCAD website at http://www.ocad.com/en/howtos.htm. The learning videos and example exercises are available in English only.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/33.htm OCAD basics]

===Conventions===
The following conventions are used in this manual:
*'''Bold''': Menu commands, buttons, keyboard, dialog boxes
*''Italics'': Files
*"Quotation marks": Input values, selection values
*[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Useful information
*[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] OCAD learning videos

==Terms/Glossary==
The following terms, from the areas of geomatics, informatics and cartography, are used in this manual. An explanation of the most important terms is provided here to keep the explanations as short as possible and avoid any possible misunderstandings.
*'''Vertex:''' Vertices are specified by a pair of coordinates (x/y values). Vertices are used to define the position of points, lines and areas.
*'''Object:''' Each element on a map is referred to as an object (map object). There are point, line, area and text objects.
*'''Point Object:''' The position of a point object on the map is defined by a single vertex. These points can be moved, deleted or rotated. The vertex generally represents the center of the symbol.
*'''Line Object:''' A line object on the map is defined using a sequence of vertices. Individual vertices can be moved or deleted and new ones added. The object can be disconnected, rotated or merged with lines of the same symbol. The vertices represent the center of the line. Line objects are directional.
*'''Area Object:''' An area object on the map is defined by a sequence of vertices. Individual vertices can be moved or deleted and new ones added. The object can be stretched, reduced, rotated or merged with other areas with the same kind of symbol.
*'''Image Object:''' An image object is an imported vector graphic element. These are solely line and area objects. Not all OCAD editing functions can be applied to image objects. An image object must be converted into an object or assigned to a symbol before it can be edited. Image objects can be converted individually or automatically based on a reference table.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/60.htm Image objects]
*'''Graphic Object:''' A graphic object is an element created using the '''Convert To Graphic Object''' function. This function is used to break an object down into its individual basic elements or to convert it into an outline.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]][http://www.ocad.com/howtos/59.htm Graphic objects]
*'''Symbol:''' Symbols are used to define a map object’s graphic appearance (characteristic). For example, a tree is represented by a green point on the map. Every map object drawn using the “tree” symbol will therefore have the same graphic appearance. If the symbol is changed using the symbol editor, all map objects drawn using it are also changed. OCAD provides four basic symbol types that correspond to the properties of the respective objects:
:* Point symbol
:* Line symbol
:* Area symbol
:* Text symbol
*'''Georeferencing:''' Georeferencing refers to the allocation of spatial reference information to specific objects so that they can be mapped to a geodetic reference system, i.e. augmented by geographic coordinates (geocoding). OCAD supports more than 50 geographic coordinate systems. Information about the geographic coordinate system appropriate for your application is available from the national land surveying offices, cartographic institutes or data suppliers.
*'''Vector Maps:''' Vector maps are made up of vectors (points, lines or area objects) defined by vertices. Raster maps can be created using vector maps.
*'''Georeferenced Vector Maps:''' A georeferenced vector map refers to a vector map whose vectors have been referenced using geographic coordinates (geocoding).
*'''Background Map:''' Background map refers to a raster map or OCAD file used as a background. It serves as a drawing template or background map image. Examples include scanned draft maps, satellite pictures, orthophotos, and shading. OCAD cannot be used to edit background maps.
*'''Raster Map:''' A raster map (bitmap) is made up of a series of regularly spaced pixels positioned at right angles. In OCAD, they can only be used as background maps. They can neither be edited nor converted into vector maps using OCAD. OCAD supports the following raster map formats:
:* BMP -Bitmap
:* TIFF -Tagged Image File Format
:* JPG -Joint Photographic Experts Group
:* GIF -Graphics Interchange Format
*'''Georeferenced Raster Map:''' A georeferenced raster map refers to a raster map whose pixels have been referenced using geographic coordinates (geocoding). Georeferencing information is stored in a “world file”, a second file with the same name as the raster map file. The file extension is made up of three letters. The first two letters refer to the raster map file format, the third letter for world file. The world file should be neither renamed nor edited. With TIFF files, georeferencing information can be stored in the raster map file itself. A world file is therefore not required. OCAD supports the following the world files and/or georeferenced raster map file formats:
:* BPW -World file for a BMP file
:* TFW -World file for a TIFF file
:* JGW -World file for a JPG file
:* GFW -World file for a GIF file

==Contact==
OCAD AG 
Mühlegasse 36 
CH-6340 Baar/Switzerland

Tel (+41) 41 763 18 60 
Fax (+41) 41 763 18 64

[mailto:info@ocad.com info@ocad.com] 
http://www.ocad.com

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2011-11-04T15:35:10Z

80.238.131.67: /* OCAD AG */

This manual will help familiarize you with the most important functions of OCAD step by step. It is not a reference manual. If you require detailed information about individual functions, dialog boxes or error messages, please refer to the OCAD Help.

==OCAD Help==

There are a number of ways of opening the OCAD Help; via the Help menu, by pressing the Help button in the dialog boxes or by pressing the F1 button.

OCAD Help contains the following menus:
*Content: Select this tab to open the table of contents.
*Menu: Select this tab for information about the menu commands.
*Toolbars: Select this tab for information about the buttons in the toolbar.

==OCAD Learning Videos==
OCAD offers you learning videos for various subject areas. They help you learn about the various functions and solutions offered by OCAD step by step. The learning videos are on the installation CD. If there is an OCAD learning video for a specific subject area in this manual, you can open it by clicking its link in this document. Example exercises are available for most of the learning videos and can be downloaded from the OCAD website at http://www.ocad.com/en/howtos.htm. The learning videos and example exercises are available in English only.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/33.htm OCAD basics]

===Conventions===
The following conventions are used in this manual:
*'''Bold''': Menu commands, buttons, keyboard, dialog boxes
*''Italics'': Files
*"Quotation marks": Input values, selection values
*[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Useful information
*[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] OCAD learning videos

==Terms/Glossary==
The following terms, from the areas of geomatics, informatics and cartography, are used in this manual. An explanation of the most important terms is provided here to keep the explanations as short as possible and avoid any possible misunderstandings.
*'''Vertex:''' Vertices are specified by a pair of coordinates (x/y values). Vertices are used to define the position of points, lines and areas.
*'''Object:''' Each element on a map is referred to as an object (map object). There are point, line, area and text objects.
*'''Point Object:''' The position of a point object on the map is defined by a single vertex. These points can be moved, deleted or rotated. The vertex generally represents the center of the symbol.
*'''Line Object:''' A line object on the map is defined using a sequence of vertices. Individual vertices can be moved or deleted and new ones added. The object can be disconnected, rotated or merged with lines of the same symbol. The vertices represent the center of the line. Line objects are directional.
*'''Area Object:''' An area object on the map is defined by a sequence of vertices. Individual vertices can be moved or deleted and new ones added. The object can be stretched, reduced, rotated or merged with other areas with the same kind of symbol.
*'''Image Object:''' An image object is an imported vector graphic element. These are solely line and area objects. Not all OCAD editing functions can be applied to image objects. An image object must be converted into an object or assigned to a symbol before it can be edited. Image objects can be converted individually or automatically based on a reference table.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/60.htm Image objects]
*'''Graphic Object:''' A graphic object is an element created using the '''Convert To Graphic Object''' function. This function is used to break an object down into its individual basic elements or to convert it into an outline.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]][http://www.ocad.com/howtos/59.htm Graphic objects]
*'''Symbol:''' Symbols are used to define a map object’s graphic appearance (characteristic). For example, a tree is represented by a green point on the map. Every map object drawn using the “tree” symbol will therefore have the same graphic appearance. If the symbol is changed using the symbol editor, all map objects drawn using it are also changed. OCAD provides four basic symbol types that correspond to the properties of the respective objects:
:* Point symbol
:* Line symbol
:* Area symbol
:* Text symbol
*'''Georeferencing:''' Georeferencing refers to the allocation of spatial reference information to specific objects so that they can be mapped to a geodetic reference system, i.e. augmented by geographic coordinates (geocoding). OCAD supports more than 50 geographic coordinate systems. Information about the geographic coordinate system appropriate for your application is available from the national land surveying offices, cartographic institutes or data suppliers.
*'''Vector Maps:''' Vector maps are made up of vectors (points, lines or area objects) defined by vertices. Raster maps can be created using vector maps.
*'''Georeferenced Vector Maps:''' A georeferenced vector map refers to a vector map whose vectors have been referenced using geographic coordinates (geocoding).
*'''Background Map:''' Background map refers to a raster map or OCAD file used as a background. It serves as a drawing template or background map image. Examples include scanned draft maps, satellite pictures, orthophotos, and shading. OCAD cannot be used to edit background maps.
*'''Raster Map:''' A raster map (bitmap) is made up of a series of regularly spaced pixels positioned at right angles. In OCAD, they can only be used as background maps. They can neither be edited nor converted into vector maps using OCAD. OCAD supports the following raster map formats:
:* BMP -Bitmap
:* TIFF -Tagged Image File Format
:* JPG -Joint Photographic Experts Group
:* GIF -Graphics Interchange Format
*'''Georeferenced Raster Map:''' A georeferenced raster map refers to a raster map whose pixels have been referenced using geographic coordinates (geocoding). Georeferencing information is stored in a “world file”, a second file with the same name as the raster map file. The file extension is made up of three letters. The first two letters refer to the raster map file format, the third letter for world file. The world file should be neither renamed nor edited. With TIFF files, georeferencing information can be stored in the raster map file itself. A world file is therefore not required. OCAD supports the following the world files and/or georeferenced raster map file formats:
:* BPW -World file for a BMP file
:* TFW -World file for a TIFF file
:* JGW -World file for a JPG file
:* GFW -World file for a GIF file

==OCAD AG==
OCAD AG
Mühlegasse 36
CH-6340 Baar/Switzerland

Tel (+41) 41 763 18 60
Fax (+41) 41 763 18 64

info@ocad.com
http://www.ocad.com

Back to [[Main Page]]

Next Chapter: [[Renewals]]

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This manual will help familiarize you with the most important functions of OCAD step by step. It is not a reference manual. If you require detailed information about individual functions, dialog boxes or error messages, please refer to the OCAD Help.

==OCAD Help==

There are a number of ways of opening the OCAD Help; via the Help menu, by pressing the Help button in the dialog boxes or by pressing the F1 button.

OCAD Help contains the following menus:
*Content: Select this tab to open the table of contents.
*Menu: Select this tab for information about the menu commands.
*Toolbars: Select this tab for information about the buttons in the toolbar.

==OCAD Learning Videos==
OCAD offers you learning videos for various subject areas. They help you learn about the various functions and solutions offered by OCAD step by step. The learning videos are on the installation CD. If there is an OCAD learning video for a specific subject area in this manual, you can open it by clicking its link in this document. Example exercises are available for most of the learning videos and can be downloaded from the OCAD website at http://www.ocad.com/en/howtos.htm. The learning videos and example exercises are available in English only.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/33.htm OCAD basics]

===Conventions===
The following conventions are used in this manual:
*'''Bold''': Menu commands, buttons, keyboard, dialog boxes
*''Italics'': Files
*"Quotation marks": Input values, selection values
*[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Useful information
*[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] OCAD learning videos

==Terms/Glossary==
The following terms, from the areas of geomatics, informatics and cartography, are used in this manual. An explanation of the most important terms is provided here to keep the explanations as short as possible and avoid any possible misunderstandings.
*'''Vertex:''' Vertices are specified by a pair of coordinates (x/y values). Vertices are used to define the position of points, lines and areas.
*'''Object:''' Each element on a map is referred to as an object (map object). There are point, line, area and text objects.
*'''Point Object:''' The position of a point object on the map is defined by a single vertex. These points can be moved, deleted or rotated. The vertex generally represents the center of the symbol.
*'''Line Object:''' A line object on the map is defined using a sequence of vertices. Individual vertices can be moved or deleted and new ones added. The object can be disconnected, rotated or merged with lines of the same symbol. The vertices represent the center of the line. Line objects are directional.
*'''Area Object:''' An area object on the map is defined by a sequence of vertices. Individual vertices can be moved or deleted and new ones added. The object can be stretched, reduced, rotated or merged with other areas with the same kind of symbol.
*'''Image Object:''' An image object is an imported vector graphic element. These are solely line and area objects. Not all OCAD editing functions can be applied to image objects. An image object must be converted into an object or assigned to a symbol before it can be edited. Image objects can be converted individually or automatically based on a reference table.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/60.htm Image objects]
*'''Graphic Object:''' A graphic object is an element created using the '''Convert To Graphic Object''' function. This function is used to break an object down into its individual basic elements or to convert it into an outline.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]][http://www.ocad.com/howtos/59.htm Graphic objects]
*'''Symbol:''' Symbols are used to define a map object’s graphic appearance (characteristic). For example, a tree is represented by a green point on the map. Every map object drawn using the “tree” symbol will therefore have the same graphic appearance. If the symbol is changed using the symbol editor, all map objects drawn using it are also changed. OCAD provides four basic symbol types that correspond to the properties of the respective objects:
:* Point symbol
:* Line symbol
:* Area symbol
:* Text symbol
*'''Georeferencing:''' Georeferencing refers to the allocation of spatial reference information to specific objects so that they can be mapped to a geodetic reference system, i.e. augmented by geographic coordinates (geocoding). OCAD supports more than 50 geographic coordinate systems. Information about the geographic coordinate system appropriate for your application is available from the national land surveying offices, cartographic institutes or data suppliers.
*'''Vector Maps:''' Vector maps are made up of vectors (points, lines or area objects) defined by vertices. Raster maps can be created using vector maps.
*'''Georeferenced Vector Maps:''' A georeferenced vector map refers to a vector map whose vectors have been referenced using geographic coordinates (geocoding).
*'''Background Map:''' Background map refers to a raster map or OCAD file used as a background. It serves as a drawing template or background map image. Examples include scanned draft maps, satellite pictures, orthophotos, and shading. OCAD cannot be used to edit background maps.
*'''Raster Map:''' A raster map (bitmap) is made up of a series of regularly spaced pixels positioned at right angles. In OCAD, they can only be used as background maps. They can neither be edited nor converted into vector maps using OCAD. OCAD supports the following raster map formats:
:* BMP -Bitmap
:* TIFF -Tagged Image File Format
:* JPG -Joint Photographic Experts Group
:* GIF -Graphics Interchange Format
*'''Georeferenced Raster Map:''' A georeferenced raster map refers to a raster map whose pixels have been referenced using geographic coordinates (geocoding). Georeferencing information is stored in a “world file”, a second file with the same name as the raster map file. The file extension is made up of three letters. The first two letters refer to the raster map file format, the third letter for world file. The world file should be neither renamed nor edited. With TIFF files, georeferencing information can be stored in the raster map file itself. A world file is therefore not required. OCAD supports the following the world files and/or georeferenced raster map file formats:
:* BPW -World file for a BMP file
:* TFW -World file for a TIFF file
:* JGW -World file for a JPG file
:* GFW -World file for a GIF file

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Import Open Street Map Files

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# Open http://www.openstreetmap.org/
# Search desired area.
# Choose '''Export''' from the menu.
# Select '''OpenStreetmap-XML-data''' as format.
# Choose '''Area for Export'''.
# Click '''Export'''.

[[File:osm_export.PNG]]

# Open '''OpenStreetMap 10000.ocd''' from '''New File''' dialog box.
# '''Import''' map.osm from download folder.

[[File:osm_CoordinateSystem.PNG]]

# Choose correct coordinate system and zone
# Click '''OK'''

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# Load a other crt file and klick '''OK'''

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# Enter desired settings and click '''OK'''
# Save Cross Reference Table

Import Files

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Choose this command to import an external file to the current map. The Import file dialog box is displayed. Initially all importable files are listed. The following file types can be imported:

ADD Picture/tabelle: import
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] It is possible to select and import multiple dxf, gpx, nmea, shape and xyz files in the menu '''File''' - '''Import'''.

==Import OCAD Map==
'''Position'''
* '''Place using the mouse:''' Choose this option to import a logo. The imported map is displayed in the center of the screen and you can drag it with the mouse to the desired position.
: '''Place with offset:''' Choose this option when combining different parts of a map. Enter the offset where the origin (0, 0) of the imported map should be placed.
: '''Use real world coordinates:''' Choose this option to import a geo-referenced map.
* '''Symbols
: '''Import symbols only if symbol numbers do not exist:''' Choose this option to import symbols only if the symbol numbers do not exist. The symbol signature is not compared. With same symbol number and different symbol signature no new symbol is produced. No colors are imported.
: '''Import symbols if symbol numbers exist but symbols are different:''' Choose this option to import symbols if they do not exist. With same symbol number and different symbol signature a new symbol is produced. No colors are imported.
''This option accord with the data import function of OCAD 8.''
: '''Import symbols and colors:''' Choose this option to import symbols and colors completely. For example to print 2 maps with different symbol sets and color tables.
* '''Use CRT file:''' Activate this button to use a CRT converting table. This table consists of two columns, which are separated by a blank. In the first column is the symbol number of the OCAD symbol in the map which can be imported. In the second column is the symbol number of the open OCAD file.

'''Example:''' 526.0 813.1 - That means that all objects with the symbol number 526.0 to the symbol 813.1 are assigned.
* '''Load:''' Click this button to load a CRT file.

==Handle large OCAD File==

ADD

==Import DXF File==

* '''DXF size'''
This box shows the range of the coordinates in the DXF file.
* '''Offset'''
Choose here whether you want to change the OCAD real world coordinates or to keep the existing ones.
: '''New offset:''' Choose this option if no real world coordinates are defined for the map. If you leave the proposed offset unchanged, the imported objects will be placed in the center of the OCAD drawing area. In addition you can set the desired scale of the OCAD map here.
: '''Existing offset and angle:''' Choose this option if the map already has real world coordinates and you want to fit the imported DXF file to the existing coordinates.
* '''Coordinates:''' Define here how the coordinates of the DXF file should be interpreted.
: '''GIS''' (1 meter/unit): Choose this option when importing DXF files from Geographic Information Systems (GIS), where 1 unit in the *.dxf file corresponds to 1 meter in the real world. The map scale is used for the transformation. Choose '''Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu to set the map scale.
: Check '''Import coordinates''' to set the real world coordinates in OCAD to those in the DXF file automatically. Choose '''Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu to switch real world coordinates on and off.
: '''Other:''' Choose this option when importing DXF files from graphic programs. Enter the size in millimeters of one DXF unit on the map. E.g. if the DXF units are inches, enter 25.4.
* '''Convert text Objects from OEM to Unicode: ''' Activate this box, if the text in the DXF file is encoded in the OEM character set. OEM character set is used by old DOS programs and concerns only accented characters (ä, à, å etc.). Windows programs normally produce text in the ANSI character set.
If accented characters are not imported correctly, try this option.
* '''Import INSERT as point object:''' Activate this option to import INSERT objects in the DXF file as point objects in OCAD. Otherwise the definition of INSERT objects is imported.
: '''CRT:''' Click this button if you have converted a similar DXF file before using '''Convert layers'''. A file dialog box appears. Choose the CRT file created with the '''Convert layers''' command.

* '''Load Cross Reference Table File dialog box'''

In this file dialog box you can load a cross reference table. A cross reference table is used when '''Importing''' or '''Exporting a DXF file'''. It defines how DXF layers are translated to OCAD symbols and vice versa.
A cross reference table is a text file with the extension CRT (e.g. topo.crt). Each line in this file contains an OCAD symbol number and the name of the corresponding DXF layer. The two are separated by a space character. You can use the Windows Notepad to create a cross reference table.

This is an example:
: 101.0 CONTOUR
: 102.0 INDEXCONTOUR
: 103.0 FORMLINE
: 502.0 ROAD
: 506.0 PATH
: 527.0 BUILDING

When importing from DXF to OCAD, all objects in the DXF file with the layer name CONTOUR are translated into symbol 101.0. When exporting from OCAD to DXF, all objects with the symbol 101.0 get the layer name CONTOUR.
Choose '''Convert layers''' from the '''Map''' menu to create a CRT file for an imported map.

==Import Shape File==

'''Shape size:''' This box shows the extent of the data in the shape files in the coordinates used in the shape file.

'''Units: ''' Most shape files use real world coordinates in meters. However, there are shape files using km or even 1000 km as the basic unit. Select here the appropriate unit.

'''Offset:'''
* '''New offset:''' Choose this option when importing the first shape file to the actual map. OCAD already proposes reasonable values. You can leave those unchanged. OCAD also proposes a map scale that the entire map in the shape file fits into the drawing area of OCAD.
* '''Existing offset and angle:''' Select this option when importing the second and the following shape file to the actual map. The new shape file will then fit to the already imported shape files.
'''Key field in dBase table: ''' When importing, OCAD creates a copy of the dBase file. OCAD can add an additional key field to the dBase file.
* '''Create new key field:''' Select this option, if the dBase file does not contain a key field with a unique key for each object or if you are not sure if such a key field exists.
* '''Use existing key field:''' Select this option, if the dBase file already contains a key field and you are sure that it contains a unique key for each object. Select the key field.

'''Files:''' Option to create Access or Excel files instead of default dBase file.

'''Layer:''' Do not import any layer information: This option was always used in OCAD 9. No layer information will be imported. Symbols must be assigned with '''Assign Symbols''' command in '''Database''' menu. This may takes a lot of time.
* '''Use layer information from field:''' This option is new in OCAD 10. Select this option if you want to import layer information (ex. lake, forest etc.) from a specified field. This allows you to choose '''Convert Layers to Symbol''' command from '''Map''' menu to assign symbols to the imported data.

==Import XYZ File==

These files contain 3d coordinate values.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Real world coordinates must be chose in Scale and Coordinate System dialog from the Map menu and map offset must be set that the imported points are within the drawing area.

Choose a point symbol that should be assigned to the imported objects.
OCAD will create point objects with x/y coordinates. z values are assigned to the objects' height property. Select an object and show '''Object Information''' to see height value of the selected object.

'''XYZ-File example'''
: 579609.39 335648.46 701.00
: 579609.40 335627.71 698.79
: 579609.40 335659.36 702.60
: 579609.40 335729.36 711.52
: 579609.40 335766.15 715.91
: 579609.41 335674.01 704.39

==Import OSM Files==
The Import OpenStreetMap XML dialog box appears when you choose an OpenStreetMap XML file in the File Import dialog box.
In this dialog box you load a cross reference table (*.crt) file. There the relations between OSM layers (tags) and the OCAD symbols are defined. It is possible to load a default *.crt file that is installed to a subdirectory *.crt of the OCAD installation directory with OCAD 10.2.1 or to load a user defined *.crt file.
The default *.crt file looks like this:
: ...
: 2001.0 way_barrier_hedge
: 2002.0 way_barrier_fence
: 2003.0 way_barrier_wall
: 2004.0 way_barrier_ditch
: ...
All layer names which are not listed in the *.crt file will be added together with a dummy symbol number 0.0 at the bottom of the *.crt file
At the end of the import procedure the modified *.crt file can be saved.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -OCAD will convert directly the layers to symbols during the import when the check box Convert Layer to Symbol is checked.
:: -Choose '''Convert Layers to Symbol''' in the '''Map''' menu to load the *.crt file and convert the layers to symbols later.

[[File:Example.jpg]] Read more about this topic here: [[Import Open Street Map Files]]

==Unsymbolized Objects==

Read more about this topic: [[Unsymbolized Objects]].

==Converting a Layer Manually==

When importing a file which is not an OCAD file, unsymbolized objects are created. They appear in the color specified in '''Preferences'''. When you select such an object, a layer name will appear in the lower left corner. To get a real map, the layers have to be converted to OCAD symbols.

Normally you convert layers using the '''Convert Layers to Symbol''' command from the '''Map''' menu.
You can also convert a layer manually:
# Select a (gray) imported object. In the left field of the status bar you see the layer name.
# Select the corresponding OCAD symbol in the symbol box.
# Click the '''Change all symbols''' with this symbol button in the toolbar.
# Leave the preset values unchanged and click OK.

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Backup and Restore Options

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===Backup===

Save the OCAD Preferences and Shortcuts stored in Windows Registry in a reg file (Windows Registry File).

===Restore===

Restore the backuped OCAD Preferences and Shortcuts from the reg file.

Windows shows the following 3 messages. Close the dialog not before clicking the 3 Windows messages.

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Please click '''Yes'''.

[[File:RegistryEditor1.PNG]]

Please click '''Yes'''.

[[File:RegistryEditor2.PNG]]

[[File:Hint.jpg]] The reg file must be saved on the local disk (not network). Otherwise the Registry Editor shows the following error message:

[[File:RegistryEditor3.PNG]]

Map Transform

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===Adjust the Map to the Background map===

This command is active when a background map is displayed.
If more than one background map is open a dialog box is displayed where you can choose the desired background map.

Choose this command to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is highly recommended to draw a precise grid on the draft map and then to use the crossing points of the grid for the adjustment (however, any points can be used for the adjustment). The '''grid button''' must be pressed to see the grid. You can use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment.

For each point you do the following:
# Mark the grid point on the background map.
# Mark the same grid point on the grid displayed on the screen.
When you have adjusted enough points, press the '''Enter''' key on the keyboard. The background map is rotated and stretched to get the best fit for the adjustment points.
You can achieve a precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points arranged in a rectangle. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

'''Select Transform from Map menu:'''
* '''Move''' ADD
* '''Stretch / Shrink''' ADD
* '''Mirror''' ADD
* '''Rotate Map''' ADD
* '''Change coordinate System''' ADD

===Affine===
:''This function was called '''Transform Map''' before OCAD 10.2.3''

Choose this command to adjust the whole map on background map or on grid. With this function you can geo-reference the map.
The '''grid button''' must be pressed to see the grid.
You can use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment. For each point you do the following:
# Mark a point on map.
# Mark the same grid point on reference (background map or grid.

When you have adjusted enough points, press the '''Enter''' key on the keyboard. The map is rotated and stretched (Affine transformation) to get the best fit for the adjustment points.
You can achieve a precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points arranged in a rectangle. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

===Rubbersheeting===

ADD picture

: ''This function is only available in OCAD 10.2.4 and later''

Choose this command to adjust a part of the map on a geo-referenced background map. The Rubbersheeting Transformation dialog box appears.
# Define rubbersheeting perimeter: Click the Define button and define the perimeter by drawing a polyline on the map. To define a new rubbersheeting perimeter click the Remove button to remove the actual one.
# Add rubbersheeting points: Click the Add button first and then click 2x on the map for each point:
:: (1) Mark a point on the map.
:: (2) Mark the same point on the reference map. The rubbersheeting points are shown on the map by a red and a green cross and a connection line.
:3. Calculate transformation: Calculate the rubbersheeting transformation: Click the Transform button.

: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the '''Undo''' button if you are not satisfied with the rubbersheeting transformation.
:: -Uncheck rubbersheeting points in the '''Used''' column if they should not be included in the transformation. Unchecked rubbersheeting points appear in gray color on the map.

===Center Map to Drawing Area===

Choose '''Transform''' in '''Map menu''' - '''Center Map to Drawing Area'''.

This function is often used to center a map drawn in OCAD Professional edition into the smaller drawing area from OCAD Standard or CS edition. OCAD moves the map offset, all objects, all background maps and all bookmarks. After this function the map is still geo-referenced.
In the dialog the extent with the existing map offset is shown in grey, the extent with the new offset in blue. The green rectangle shows the drawing area of OCAD Professional edition (80x80m), the orange the drawing area from Standard edition (4x4m).
If a map should be visible in all OCAD editions then the entire map must fit in the 4x4m drawing area.

Background Map

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==Chapter 7: Load a Background Map==

'''Open:''' Choose this command to open a background map which is displayed as a background picture on the screen. OCAD can open BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF, JPEG and TIFF files. In addition OCAD maps (*.ocd) or encrypted OCAD maps (*.eocd) can be opened.
:[[File:BackgroundMap.JPG|900x900px|background map]]

'''Manage:''' Choose this command to set options for displaying and printing the background maps. The '''Background Maps Manage''' dialog box is displayed.
This is a non-modal dialog box. It is possible to switch between the dialog box and the map window without closing the dialog. Changes are directly updated in the map.
* '''V (Visible):''' Activate this option to display the open background map(s).
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] To hide all background maps temporary use '''Hide''' in '''Background map''' menu.

* '''F (Visible in Background Favorites view mode):''' Activate this option to display the background map if '''Background Favorites''' view mode is set.

* '''Dim:''' Select here a percentage to make the background map appear brighter. 0% means the background map is displayed in its original colors. 100% means the background map appears completely white. Dimming is used to get a better distinction between the background map and the map.

* '''T (Transparent):''' Activate this option if more than one background map is open and if you want them to be transparent.

* '''Hide:''' This command is activated if one or more background maps are open.
Choose this command to temporarily hide the background map(s). Choose this command again to make the background map(s) visible.
If you want to hide only one background map open the dialog box '''Background Maps Manage'''. Within this dialog deactivate the visibility in the column V for the desired background map.

'''Assign to spot color'''

:''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This feature is used in a special production process. It is a process to update old hand drawn or scribed maps. The printing plates for each spot color are scanned (black and white or gray-scale) and then used as background maps. When such a background map is assigned to a spot color, it is displayed in the color of that spot color. In addition, when spot color view is activated the background map is displayed together with the corresponding spot color.
Note: This feature is intended for black and white or gray-scale background maps. If a color background map is assigned the resulting colors are undefined.

* '''B (Blockout):'''
:''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
This field is only available for raster background maps. Activate this field if the background map is a black/white blockout mask. The blockout mask blocks out lower background maps.

'''File'''
In this field the file name appears.
* '''Move Up:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map upwards one line.
* '''Move Down:''' Click this icon to move the selected background map downwards one line.
* '''Open:''' Open a new background map.
* '''Relink:''' Relink background maps to another directory.
* '''Remove all:''' Click this button to remove all background maps. It doesn't delete the background map files.
* '''Remove:''' Click this button to remove the selected background map. It doesn't delete the background map file.
ADD

===Use a Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to use a georeferenced map as background map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
The grid map will then be positioned correctly in the selected coordinate system. You can skip the remaining steps in this chapter and start drawing immediately.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the Entire Map button to display the entire background map.
:: -The Draft Mode option in the View menu can be used to dim map objects and the background map itself.
:: -OCAD files can also be loaded as background maps.
: [[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/71.htm Background Map Basics]

===Use a Non-Georeferenced Raster Map as Background Map===

If your map is georeferenced and you want to load a non-georeferenced map:
# Select '''Open''' in the '''Background Map''' menu. The Background Map dialog box opens.
# Select a file and click '''OK'''.
# Enter a resolution for the background map and click '''OK'''.

The background map is displayed at the center of the current drawing area. The raster map (background map) now needs to be aligned with the map. In other words, it needs to be referenced with the map coordinate system.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] You can scan a raster map for use as a background map directly from OCAD: Select '''Scan''' in the '''Background Map''' menu then choose the '''Scan''' submenu. Your scanner's dialog box will open.

'''Interactive Alignment of the Background Map (Georeferencing)'''

The easiest way to do this is to align the intersection points of the raster map's coordinate grid with those of the map. A maximum of 12 point pairs can be used.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -If the size of the raster map corresponds exactly with that of the map scale and has not been rotated, it is possible to align it with the map using a single point pair. OCAD will correctly reposition the raster map without changing the scale or angle.
:: -If the raster map is contorted, rescaled or rotated, you will need to use between 3 and 12 point pairs to align the image with the map. OCAD repositions the raster map by transforming it (affine transformation) and adjusts the scale and angle accordingly. The point pairs should be distributed equally across the map.

To align the raster map:
# Display the coordinate grid in the drawing window.
# Select '''Adjust''' in the '''Background Map menu'''.
# Click the first point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the raster map.
# Click the second point of the point pair, i.e. the intersection point of the coordinate grid on the map.
# Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all point pairs and finish the alignment process by pressing Enter. The background will be repositioned.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If the alignment point pairs lie outside of the drawing window, you can move the map section between the alignment point pairs.

Once you have completed the map alignment, the raster map can be saved as a georeferenced raster map. The advantage of this is that the raster map will be loaded in the correct position the next time it is opened.

To save the raster map as a georeferenced raster map:
# Select '''Export''' in the '''File''' menu.
# Select the raster format you want (TIF, JPG, GIF or BMP)
# Select a '''Resolution''' (300 dpi is recommended for printing maps)
# Select the '''Create World file''' option
# Click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Camera.jpg|video available]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/73.htm Adjust Background maps]

===Scanning a Background Map===

* '''Use a grid:''' In most cases you cannot scan the entire draft map (the background map). You are either limited by Windows (which limits the maximum size of background maps), by the available memory, or by the size of the scanner (A4). In these cases it is strongly recommended that you should draw a grid on the draft map. In many cases there is already a kilometer grid which can be used. If this does not exist, you should draw a precise grid of vertical and horizontal lines (perhaps at a distance of 10 cm). Then the scanned pieces can be easily adjusted to fit the map in OCAD.

* '''Resolution:''' As a general rule scan the map with 300 dpi.

* '''Scanning:''' If you have a scanner connected to your PC, and a 32-bit TWAIN driver is installed, then you choose the '''Scan''' command from the '''Background map''' menu to scan the background map.
If there is no TWAIN driver or you use a scanner on another PC, then use the scanner program which comes with the scanner and save the scanned background map as a BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF file. Choose '''Open''' from the '''Background map''' menu to open this file in OCAD.
Choose '''Adjust''' from the '''Background map''' menu to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is best to use 4 grid points (arranged in a rectangle) for the adjustment. This will compensate for rotation and any distortions of the draft.

Choose this command to scan a background map on a scanner connected to your PC. To use this command a 32-bit TWAIN driver must be installed for your scanner. If no TWAIN driver can be found, you should contact the vendor of your scanner to obtain a 32-bit TWAIN driver. See '''Scanning a background map''' for tips about scanning.

* '''Acquire submenu:''' Choose this submenu to start scanning. This command will show the main window of the TWAIN driver of your scanner. After scanning a file, a dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the scanned background map. Then the scanned background map is opened.
* '''Select source submenu:''' If more than one TWAIN source (or more than one driver) is installed, you can select in this submenu the desired source.

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Background Map

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Map Transform

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===Adjust the Map to the Background map===

This command is active when a background map is displayed.
If more than one background map is open a dialog box is displayed where you can choose the desired background map.

Choose this command to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is highly recommended to draw a precise grid on the draft map and then to use the crossing points of the grid for the adjustment (however, any points can be used for the adjustment). The '''grid button''' must be pressed to see the grid. You can use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment.

For each point you do the following:
# Mark the grid point on the background map.
# Mark the same grid point on the grid displayed on the screen.
When you have adjusted enough points, press the '''Enter''' key on the keyboard. The background map is rotated and stretched to get the best fit for the adjustment points.
You can achieve a precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points arranged in a rectangle. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

'''Select Transform from Map menu:'''
* '''Move''' ADD
* '''Stretch / Shrink''' ADD
* '''Mirror''' ADD
* '''Rotate Map''' ADD
* '''Change coordinate System''' ADD

'''Affine'''
:''This function was called '''Transform Map''' before OCAD 10.2.3''

Choose this command to adjust the whole map on background map or on grid. With this function you can geo-reference the map.
The '''grid button''' must be pressed to see the grid.
You can use 1 to 12 points for the adjustment. For each point you do the following:
# Mark a point on map.
# Mark the same grid point on reference (background map or grid.

When you have adjusted enough points, press the '''Enter''' key on the keyboard. The map is rotated and stretched (Affine transformation) to get the best fit for the adjustment points.
You can achieve a precise adjustment with 4 adjustment points arranged in a rectangle. This way you can compensate rotation and distortion. The horizontal and vertical scales will be adjusted individually.

'''Rubbersheeting'''

ADD picture

: ''This function is only available in OCAD 10.2.4 and later''

Choose this command to adjust a part of the map on a geo-referenced background map. The Rubbersheeting Transformation dialog box appears.
# Define rubbersheeting perimeter: Click the Define button and define the perimeter by drawing a polyline on the map. To define a new rubbersheeting perimeter click the Remove button to remove the actual one.
# Add rubbersheeting points: Click the Add button first and then click 2x on the map for each point:
:: (1) Mark a point on the map.
:: (2) Mark the same point on the reference map. The rubbersheeting points are shown on the map by a red and a green cross and a connection line.
:3. Calculate transformation: Calculate the rubbersheeting transformation: Click the Transform button.

: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Click the '''Undo''' button if you are not satisfied with the rubbersheeting transformation.
:: -Uncheck rubbersheeting points in the '''Used''' column if they should not be included in the transformation. Unchecked rubbersheeting points appear in gray color on the map.

'''Center Map to Drawing Area'''

Choose '''Transform''' in '''Map menu''' - '''Center Map to Drawing Area'''.

This function is often used to center a map drawn in OCAD Professional edition into the smaller drawing area from OCAD Standard or CS edition. OCAD moves the map offset, all objects, all background maps and all bookmarks. After this function the map is still geo-referenced.
In the dialog the extent with the existing map offset is shown in grey, the extent with the new offset in blue. The green rectangle shows the drawing area of OCAD Professional edition (80x80m), the orange the drawing area from Standard edition (4x4m).
If a map should be visible in all OCAD editions then the entire map must fit in the 4x4m drawing area.

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===Scanning a Background Map===

* '''Use a grid:''' In most cases you cannot scan the entire draft map (the background map). You are either limited by Windows (which limits the maximum size of background maps), by the available memory, or by the size of the scanner (A4). In these cases it is strongly recommended that you should draw a grid on the draft map. In many cases there is already a kilometer grid which can be used. If this does not exist, you should draw a precise grid of vertical and horizontal lines (perhaps at a distance of 10 cm). Then the scanned pieces can be easily adjusted to fit the map in OCAD.

* '''Resolution:''' As a general rule scan the map with 300 dpi.

* '''Scanning:''' If you have a scanner connected to your PC, and a 32-bit TWAIN driver is installed, then you choose the '''Scan''' command from the '''Background map''' menu to scan the background map.
If there is no TWAIN driver or you use a scanner on another PC, then use the scanner program which comes with the scanner and save the scanned background map as a BMP, GIF, JPEG or TIFF file. Choose '''Open''' from the '''Background map''' menu to open this file in OCAD.
Choose '''Adjust''' from the '''Background map''' menu to adjust the background map to the grid or to the part of the map you have already drawn. It is best to use 4 grid points (arranged in a rectangle) for the adjustment. This will compensate for rotation and any distortions of the draft.

Choose this command to scan a background map on a scanner connected to your PC. To use this command a 32-bit TWAIN driver must be installed for your scanner. If no TWAIN driver can be found, you should contact the vendor of your scanner to obtain a 32-bit TWAIN driver. See '''Scanning a background map''' for tips about scanning.

* '''Acquire submenu:''' Choose this submenu to start scanning. This command will show the main window of the TWAIN driver of your scanner. After scanning a file, a dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the scanned background map. Then the scanned background map is opened.
* '''Select source submenu:''' If more than one TWAIN source (or more than one driver) is installed, you can select in this submenu the desired source.

Create a New Map

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OCAD provides predefined symbol sets to help you begin drawing your map immediately.

To create a new map:
#Select '''New''' in the '''File''' menu. The '''New Map''' dialog box appears.
#Select one of the predefined symbol sets from the '''Load colors and symbols from field''' and press '''OK'''.

:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -You can add, change or delete symbols in the symbol box at any time.
:: -To add your own set of symbols to the list of predefined symbol sets, simply copy the OCD file to the OCAD subdirectory "Symbol" (usually "C:\program files\OCAD\OCAD10\Symbol").
:[[File:Camera.jpg|camera]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/29.htm Creating a new map]

==Setting the Map Scale==
Select '''Set Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu. The '''Set Scale and Coordinate System''' dialog box appears.
#Enter a scale and click '''OK'''.

: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Do not use this menu to change the scale after entering the initial values. To increase or decrease the size of the map subsequently, use the '''Change Scale function''' in the '''Map''' menu.

*'''Coordinate system''': Choose here the desired coordinate system. [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Transverse_Mercator_coordinate_system UTM]] (Universal Transverse Mercator) is divided into 60 zones limited by meridians and defined worldwide.

*'''Zone''': Depending on selected coordinate system you must select a zone.
: If the coordinate system UTM is selected you can click the '''Find''' button to find the correct UTM zone. The dialog box Find UTM zone appears.

*'''Map datum''': This field displays the map datum for the desired coordinate system.

*'''Ellipsoid''': The field displays the ellipsoid from the map datum.

*'''Location''': The field displays the location, where the coordinate system can be used.

*'''Remove''': Press the button Remove to reset the coordinate system to 'undefined'.

*'''Find UTM Zone''': In this dialog box you can find the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Transverse_Mercator_coordinate_system UTM]] zone based on geographical coordinate (degree of longitude and degree of latitude)

: ''Example'': Coordinate from Baar (Switzerland): 47° 12 North (Latitude), 8° 31' East (Longitude). This is in the UTM zone 32 North.

*'''Latitude''': Enter in this field the degrees of latitude.
: '''N (North):''' Click this button if the position is northern of the equator.
: '''S (South):''' Click this button if the position is southern of the equator.

*'''Longitude''': Enter in this field the degrees of longitude.
: '''W (West):''' Click this button if the position is western of Prime Meridian (London Greenwich).
: '''E (East):''' Click this button if the position is eastern of Prime Meridian (London Greenwich).

: Press the button '''OK''' to calculate the UTM zone. The UTM zone appears in the Coordinate system dialog box.

'''Georeference the Map'''

Before loading a georeferenced raster map, work with GPS data or import spatial base data, we recommend that you first georeference the map. You should contact your data supplier, national surveying office or cartographic institute to find out which coordinate system will best suit your needs.

Select '''SetScale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu. The '''Set Scale and Coordinate System''' dialog box appears.
#Click '''Choose''' and then select a coordinate system. Depending on the selected coordinate system, it may be necessary to define a zone.
#In the '''Horizontal offset''' and '''Vertical offset''' fields, enter the coordinate values for the center of your map.
#The coordinate system can be rotated by entering a value in the '''Angle field''' (optional).
#In the '''Grid distance''' field, enter the desired value for the coordinate grid and click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Enter the coordinate values for the center of your map in the horizontal and vertical offset fields. This is important since the drawing area of OCAD is limited to 4 x 4 m in the Standard Edition and 80 x 80 m in the Professional Edition. This option is used to ensure that imported spatial base data, georeferenced raster maps and GPS measurements do not lie outside the drawing area.

==File Type==

'''Normal map:''' Choose this option if you want to start a new map.

'''Orienteering map'''

* '''Course setting project for orienteering:''' Choose this option if you want to start a course setting project.
* '''Load colors and symbols from''': Choose a map from which the symbols should be copied to the new map. Click on a map to see the file information. Double click on the desired map to create a new map. The box lists all OCAD maps in the SYMBOL subdirectory. You may add your own symbol files to this directory. Symbol files are just normal OCAD maps, usually without any objects.
* '''File information''': Here you see the file information of the selected symbol file. If you create your own symbol files you can enter the file information by choosing '''Map Info''' from the '''Map''' menu.
* '''Browse''': Click this button to copy the symbols for the new map from a map other than those listed.

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Create a New Map

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OCAD provides predefined symbol sets to help you begin drawing your map immediately.

To create a new map:
#Select '''New''' in the '''File''' menu. The '''New Map''' dialog box appears.
#Select one of the predefined symbol sets from the '''Load colors and symbols from field''' and press '''OK'''.

:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -You can add, change or delete symbols in the symbol box at any time.
:: -To add your own set of symbols to the list of predefined symbol sets, simply copy the OCD file to the OCAD subdirectory "Symbol" (usually "C:\program files\OCAD\OCAD10\Symbol").
:[[File:Camera.jpg|camera]] [http://www.ocad.com/howtos/29.htm Creating a new map]

==Setting the Map Scale==
Select '''Set Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu. The '''Set Scale and Coordinate System''' dialog box appears.
#Enter a scale and click '''OK'''.

: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Do not use this menu to change the scale after entering the initial values. To increase or decrease the size of the map subsequently, use the '''Change Scale function''' in the '''Map''' menu.

*'''Coordinate system''': Choose here the desired coordinate system. [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Transverse_Mercator_coordinate_system UTM]] (Universal Transverse Mercator) is divided into 60 zones limited by meridians and defined worldwide.

*'''Zone''': Depending on selected coordinate system you must select a zone.
: If the coordinate system UTM is selected you can click the '''Find''' button to find the correct UTM zone. The dialog box Find UTM zone appears.

*'''Map datum''': This field displays the map datum for the desired coordinate system.

*'''Ellipsoid''': The field displays the ellipsoid from the map datum.

*'''Location''': The field displays the location, where the coordinate system can be used.

*'''Remove''': Press the button Remove to reset the coordinate system to 'undefined'.

*'''Find UTM Zone''': In this dialog box you can find the UTM zone based on geographical coordinate (degree of longitude and degree of latitude)

: ''Example'': Coordinate from Baar (Switzerland): 47° 12 North (Latitude), 8° 31' East (Longitude). This is in the UTM zone 32 North.

*'''Latitude''': Enter in this field the degrees of latitude.
: '''N (North):''' Click this button if the position is northern of the equator.
: '''S (South):''' Click this button if the position is southern of the equator.

*'''Longitude''': Enter in this field the degrees of longitude.
: '''W (West):''' Click this button if the position is western of Prime Meridian (London Greenwich).
: '''E (East):''' Click this button if the position is eastern of Prime Meridian (London Greenwich).

: Press the button '''OK''' to calculate the UTM zone. The UTM zone appears in the Coordinate system dialog box.

'''Georeference the Map'''

Before loading a georeferenced raster map, work with GPS data or import spatial base data, we recommend that you first georeference the map. You should contact your data supplier, national surveying office or cartographic institute to find out which coordinate system will best suit your needs.

Select '''SetScale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu. The '''Set Scale and Coordinate System''' dialog box appears.
#Click '''Choose''' and then select a coordinate system. Depending on the selected coordinate system, it may be necessary to define a zone.
#In the '''Horizontal offset''' and '''Vertical offset''' fields, enter the coordinate values for the center of your map.
#The coordinate system can be rotated by entering a value in the '''Angle field''' (optional).
#In the '''Grid distance''' field, enter the desired value for the coordinate grid and click '''OK'''.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Enter the coordinate values for the center of your map in the horizontal and vertical offset fields. This is important since the drawing area of OCAD is limited to 4 x 4 m in the Standard Edition and 80 x 80 m in the Professional Edition. This option is used to ensure that imported spatial base data, georeferenced raster maps and GPS measurements do not lie outside the drawing area.

==File Type==

'''Normal map:''' Choose this option if you want to start a new map.

'''Orienteering map'''

* '''Course setting project for orienteering:''' Choose this option if you want to start a course setting project.
* '''Load colors and symbols from''': Choose a map from which the symbols should be copied to the new map. Click on a map to see the file information. Double click on the desired map to create a new map. The box lists all OCAD maps in the SYMBOL subdirectory. You may add your own symbol files to this directory. Symbol files are just normal OCAD maps, usually without any objects.
* '''File information''': Here you see the file information of the selected symbol file. If you create your own symbol files you can enter the file information by choosing '''Map Info''' from the '''Map''' menu.
* '''Browse''': Click this button to copy the symbols for the new map from a map other than those listed.

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What is New

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==Revised features in the menu==

===File===
* Map Sharing
* Upload to FTP Server
* Download from FTP Server
* Synchronizie
* [[Send File by Email]]

===Server/Client===
* Connect/Disconnet
* Import Map
* Check Out Selected Objects
* Check in Selected Objects
* Show Checked Out Objects
* Generate Map Preview

===View===
* Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites)
* Define View Mode Loop
* Next View Mode in Loop
* [[Keyline]]
* [[Zoom Navigation|Zoom to Selected Objects]]
* Show WGS84 Grid
* [[Show Rulers]]
* [[Ruler Guides]]

===[[Select]]===
* Select All
* Clear Selection
* Save Selection
* Reload Selection
* Edit Selection

===Object===
* [[Crop Objects]]
* [[Move Parallel with Distance]]
* [[Reshape]]
* [[Interpolate Objects]]
* [[Move and Duplicate]]
* [[Convert to Layout Object]]
* [[Topology]]:
: -Select Duplicate Objects
: -Select Self-Intersected Objects
: -Create Point Objects at Line Ends
: -Close Area Objects
: -Remove Overshoots and Undershoots
: -Insert Intersections
* [[Create Color Gradient]]
* [[Generalize Buildings]]
* [[Group and Ungroup]]
* [[Insert Glyphs]]

===Symbol===
* [[Symbol Information]]
* [[Protect Image Objects]]

===Map===
* [[Create WGS84 Grid]]
* Center Map to Drawing Area

===[[Layout|Layout]]===
* Edit Layout Objects
* Import Layout
* Save Layout
* Add Layout Image
* Move Layout Image
* Protect
* Hide
* Add Map Legend

===Database===
* Linked Objects without Corresponding Record

===Background Map===
* WMS - Web Map Service

===[[DEM]]===
* [[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Import Import]]
* [[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Merge_DEM Merge DEM]]
* [[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Calculate_DEM_Difference Calculate DEM Difference]]
* [[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Calculate_Slope_Gradient Calculate Slope Gradient]]
* [[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Classify_Vegetation_Height Classify Vegetation Height]]

===GPS===
* [[Connect to Laser Distance Meter|Connect to "TruPulse 360°B" Laser Distance Meter]]

===Options===
* [[Backup and Restore Options]]

==Other new features==
* [[Life preview]]
* [[Snapping]]
* Easier creating of symbol icons
* Colored color combo box in symbol editor
* Drag and drop colors in the table
* Import GML
* [[OCAD Internet Map|OIM]] with HTML and JavaScript

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What is New

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==Revised features in the menu==

===File===
* Map Sharing
* Upload to FTP Server
* Download from FTP Server
* Synchronizie
* [[Send File by Email]]

===Server/Client===
* Connect/Disconnet
* Import Map
* Check Out Selected Objects
* Check in Selected Objects
* Show Checked Out Objects
* Generate Map Preview

===View===
* Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites)
* Define View Mode Loop
* Next View Mode in Loop
* [[Keyline]]
* [[Zoom Navigation|Zoom to Selected Objects]]
* Show WGS84 Grid
* [[Show Rulers]]
* [[Ruler Guides]]

===[[Select]]===
* Select All
* Clear Selection
* Save Selection
* Reload Selection
* Edit Selection

===Object===
* [[Crop Objects]]
* [[Move Parallel with Distance]]
* [[Reshape]]
* [[Interpolate Objects]]
* [[Move and Duplicate]]
* [[Convert to Layout Object]]
* [[Topology]]:
: -Select Duplicate Objects
: -Select Self-Intersected Objects
: -Create Point Objects at Line Ends
: -Close Area Objects
: -Remove Overshoots and Undershoots
: -Insert Intersections
* [[Create Color Gradient]]
* [[Generalize Buildings]]
* [[Group and Ungroup]]
* [[Insert Glyphs]]

===Symbol===
* [[Symbol Information]]
* [[Protect Image Objects]]

===Map===
* [[Create WGS84 Grid]]
* Center Map to Drawing Area

===[[Layout|Layout]]===
* Edit Layout Objects
* Import Layout
* Save Layout
* Add Layout Image
* Move Layout Image
* Protect
* Hide
* Add Map Legend

===Database===
* Linked Objects without Corresponding Record

===Background Map===
* WMS - Web Map Service

===[[DEM]]===
* Import
* Merge DEM
* Calculate DEM Difference
* Calculate Slope Gradient
* Classify Vegetation Height

===GPS===
* [[Connect to Laser Distance Meter|Connect to "TruPulse 360°B" Laser Distance Meter]]

===Options===
* [[Backup and Restore Options]]

==Other new features==
* [[Life preview]]
* [[Snapping]]
* Easier creating of symbol icons
* Colored color combo box in symbol editor
* Drag and drop colors in the table
* Import GML
* [[OCAD Internet Map|OIM]] with HTML and JavaScript

Previous Chapter: [[ About this Manual]]

Next Chapter: [[Graphical User Interface]]

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Export Files

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To print out a map or use it in another desktop publishing program, export it in for example PDF format.
# Select '''Export''' in the '''File''' menu.
# Select the area to print ('''Entire Map, Part of Map''' or '''One page''') in the '''Setup field'''. Now place the gray frame in the drawing window over the area you want to print out. If you cannot see the frame, click '''Zoom out''' in the '''View''' menu until the frame becomes visible.
# Click '''OK''' to export the map.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If you want to export the raster background map as well, enter a resolution for it.

: [[File:Example.jpg|example]] [[File Export Information]]

==Save Files==

* '''Save:''' Select Save in '''File''' menu.
* '''Save in:''' This box displays the present location. Press the down arrow to go back in the hierarchy or change to a different drive.
: The box below displays the folders and files in the present location. To open a folder (and change to this folder) double clicks on it.
* '''File Name:''' Enter the file name here. You do not have to enter an extension. The default extension is appended automatically. The default extension depends on the file you want to save. It is *.ocd for an OCAD map file.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If you do not enter an extension, you must '''not''' enter the period. If you enter a period, no extension will be appended.
* '''Save as type:''' When the dialog box is opened, you need to choose the file type to be saved as. For map files for example, this is '''Map files (*.ocd)'''. This means that all files with the extension OCD are listed in the Files list box.
:You can choose '''All files (*.*)''' to list all files in the selected directory.
* '''Save as:''' Select '''Save''' as in '''File''' menu.
: Choose this command to save the current map under a new name. The '''Save As''' file dialog box is displayed.
: You can use this command to save the map in a previous OCAD version (6, 7, 8 or 9). In the box '''Save as type''' you can choose the format.

:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -All changes made since the old map was saved the last time are not written to the old map. They are written to the new map only. However, if Auto Save is switched on, the changes are saved to both files. Choose OCAD Preferences from the Options menu to switch Auto Save on and off.
:: -Do not use this command to make a backup copy of your map. Choose Backup from the File menu for this purpose.

==Setup Part of Map==

This dialog box appears if you click '''Setup''' in some of the Export dialog boxes.
:In this dialog box you can define the part of the map to be exported.
* '''Coordinates:''' Select here if you want to enter the coordinates in paper coordinates or in real world coordinates. Choose Scale and Coordinate System from the Map menu to setup the real world coordinate system. If the real world coordinates are rotated, you can only use paper coordinates.
* '''Left, Right, Bottom, Top:''' Enter here the boundaries of the desired export window.
* '''Entire map:''' Click this button to set the boundaries to the entire map.

==Export AI==
''(This function is not available in Draft mode. Change to Normal mode to export AI file.)''

Choose this command to export the map to an AI (Adobe Illustrator) file.

After clicking '''OK''', a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map.

The AI format is the preferred format if you want to process the map further in a graphics program. It preserves the full graphics quality of the map. The exported file contains layers corresponding to the OCAD symbols appearing on the map. The format is Adobe Illustrator version 7.

'''Part of Map'''
Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
: Click the button Setup [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates. The dialog box Setup Part of Map (Export) appears.
: Click the button Entire map [[File:EntireMap.JPG|entire map]] to export the entire map.
: Click the button To current view [[File:ToCurrentView.JPG|to current view]] to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Export scale'''
Enter the scale for the exported map. You can enter the scale on the keyboard, or choose one of the predefined scales.

'''Colors'''
'''CMYK (process) colors:''' Select this radio button if you want to print the map using '''process colors'''.
Spot colors: Select this radio button if you want to print the map using spot colors Mode. If you choose this option, the appearance must be specified for each spot color. Choose '''Spot color Mode''' from the '''Map''' menu to define the appearance for the different spot colors. Activate Combine to export all selected spot colors in the same file. This is for very special cases. Normally you should not use this option.

==Export BMP==
Choose this command to export the map to a BMP file. The '''Export BMP File''' dialog box is displayed. After clicking OK, a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported bitmap.

* '''Resolution:''' Enter here the desired resolution for the exported BMP file.
* '''Pixel size:''' Enter here the size of a pixel in the real world.
* '''Create World file (*.bpw):''' Choose this option if you want to use the exported file in a GIS (Geographical Information System). A World file with the geo-reference information is created.
* '''Anti-Aliasing:''' Anti-Aliasing is method to make the edges of lines and texts appear soft. Normally you should activate this option.
* '''Color correction:''' Activate this option to apply the same color correction as for the screen. Choose Color correction from the Options menu to setup the color correction.

* '''Part of map'''
: Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
: Click the button Setup [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates. The dialog box Setup Part of Map (Export) appears.
: Click the button Entire map [[File:EntireMap.JPG|entire map]] to export the entire map.
: Click the button To current view [[File:ToCurrentView.JPG|to current view]] to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
: If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Tiles'''
: Activate this check box to export the map in tiles instead of one single file. Click the button Setup [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the tiles. The dialog box Setup tiles appears.

: '''Pixel size''' and Create '''World file''' option are only available if '''Real world coordinate''' mode in '''Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu is activated

==Export DXF==
:''(This function is not available in Draft mode. Change to Normal mode to export DXF file.)''

:''(This function is not available if the map is hidden.)''

Choose this command to export the entire map to a *.dxf file.
After clicking OK, a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map.
The exported DXF contains only layers (corresponding to the symbols) and coordinates, but no graphics. (That is, the appearance of the symbols is lost.) If you want to process a map further in a graphics program, the AI (Adobe Illustrator) format is the preferred format. There all graphics are exported.

'''Export Scale'''
:Enter the scale for the exported map. You can enter the scale on the keyboard, or choose one of the predefined scales.

'''Convert text from ANSI to OEM'''
:Activate this option if text should be converted to the OEM character set. OEM character set is used by old DOS programs and concerns only accented characters (ä, à, å etc.). :Normally you should not activate this option.
:If accented characters are not imported correctly in the DOS program, try this option.
:'''Convert text from ANSI to Unicode:''' Activate this option if text should be converted to the Unicode character set.
:'''Only objects with a selected symbol:''' Activate this option to export only objects with a '''selected symbol'''.

'''CRT'''
:Choose this button to load a cross reference table. In a '''cross reference table''' you can define how the OCAD symbols are translated to DXF layers. If you do not use a cross :reference table, then the symbol numbers without decimal point are used as DXF layers (e.g. symbol 101.0 is translated to 1010). The '''Load Cross Reference Table''' file dialog box is displayed.

'''Export OCAD curves as DXF splines'''
:Activate this option if OCAD Bézier curves should be converted to DXF splines. Otherwise they are converted to polylines.
* '''GIS (m):''' Select this radio button if you want to use the *.dxf file in a Geographic Information System (GIS). 1 unit corresponds to 1 meter in the real world. The map scale is used for the transformation.
* '''Paper (mm): ''' Select this radio button if you want to use the *.dxf file in a graphics program. 1 unit corresponds to 1 mm on the map.

==Export EPS==
:''(This function is not available in Draft mode. Change to Normal mode to export EPS file.)''

Choose this command to export the map (or part of it) in the EPS format.
After clicking '''OK''', a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map. *.eps files are mainly used to print maps on a color copier or to make the printing films for offset printing.
EPS files can be opened in Adobe Illustrator.

'''Part of map'''
:Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
* Click the button '''Setup''' [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates. The dialog box Setup Part of Map (Export) appears.
* Click the button '''Entire map''' [[File:EntireMap.JPG|entire map]] to export the entire map.
* Click the button '''To current view''' [[File:ToCurrentView.JPG|to current view]] to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
:If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Export scale'''
:Enter the scale for the exported map. You can enter the scale on the keyboard, or choose one of the predefined scales.

'''Colors'''
* '''Color EPS (CMYK):''' Select this radio button to export a colored map. The color EPS contains CMYK colors. At the service bureau color copies or films for CMYK printing can be made.
* '''Spot color separations:''' Select this option to export spot color separations. Choose Spot color Mode from the View menu to define spot colors. When this radio button is activated and spot colors are defined, you can select one or more of the defined spot colors in the Spot colors list box. Normally you export an EPS file for each of these spot colors.

==Export GIF==

Choose this command to export the map as a GIF file.
After clicking '''OK''', a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map.
GIF files are used to publish small maps in the Internet. For large maps the OIM (OCAD Internet) file format is recommended.
For maps GIF offers the better compression than JPEG and therefore gives smaller files.
* '''Resolution:''' Enter here the desired resolution for the exported GIF file.
* '''Pixel size:''' Enter here the size of a pixel in the real world.
* '''Create World file (*.gfw):''' Choose this option if you want to use the exported file in a GIS (Geographical Information System). A World file with the geo-reference information is created.

'''Anti-Aliasing'''
Anti-Aliasing is method to make the edges of lines and texts appear soft. Normally you should activate this option.

'''Color correction'''
Activate this option to apply the same color correction as for the screen.

'''Part of map'''
Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
* Click the button Setup [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates.
* Click the button Entire map [[File:EntireMap.JPG|entire map]] to export the entire map.
* Click the button To current view [[File:ToCurrentView.JPG|to current view]] to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Tiles'''
Activate this check box to export the map in tiles instead of one single file. Click the button Setup [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the tiles.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Pixel size and '''Create World file''' option are only available if '''Real world coordinate''' mode in '''Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu is activated

==Export GPX==
''(This function is not available if the map is hidden.)''

Choose GPX file format to export OCAD objects as waypoints, tracks or routes that can be loaded to GPS devices.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Only the selected map objects are exported.
:: -Only point, line, text and line text objects are exported. Area objects cannot be exported to GPX.

'''Metadata'''
* '''Description:''' A description of the contents of the GPX file.
* '''Author:''' The person or organization who created the GPX file.
* '''Keywords:''' Keywords associated with the file. Search engines or databases can use this information.

'''Export line objects as'''
* '''Routes:''' Line objects are exported as routes: <rte>. A route is an ordered list of waypoints leading to a destination.
* '''Tracks:''' Line objects are exported as tracks: <trk>. A track is an ordered list of points describing a path.
: After clicking OK, the file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename.

==Export JPEG (Export box)==

Choose this command to export the map as a JPEG file.
After clicking '''OK''', a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map.
JPEG files are used to publish small maps in the Internet. For large maps the OIM (OCAD Internet) file format is recommended.
For maps GIF offers the better compression than JPEG and therefore gives smaller files.
* '''Resolution:''' Enter here the desired resolution for the exported JPEG file.
* '''Pixel size:''' Enter here the size of a pixel in the real world.
* '''Create World file (*.jgw):''' Choose this option if you want to use the exported file in a GIS (Geographical Information System). A World file with the geo-reference information is created.

'''Anti-Aliasing:''' Anti-Aliasing is method to make the edges of lines and texts appear soft. Normally you should activate this option.
'''Color correction: '''Activate this option to apply the same color correction as for the screen. Choose Color correction from the Options menu to setup the color correction.
'''Part of map:''' Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
: Click the button Setup to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates. The dialog box Setup '''Part of Map''' (Export) appears.
: Click the button Entire map to export the entire map.
: Click the button To current view to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Tiles:'''
Activate this check box to export the map in tiles instead of one single file. Click the button '''Setup''' to define the tiles. The dialog box Setup tiles appears.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] '''Pixel''' size and '''Create World file''' option are only available if '''Real world coordinate''' mode in '''Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu is activated

==Export KML==
''(This function is not available if the map is hidden.)''

Choose KML (Google Earth) file format if you want to view the export map objects in a Earth Viewer.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Only the selected map objects are exported.
:: -Only point, line and area objects are exported. Text object cannot be exported to KML.

* '''Name:''' This is the name of the place folder in the places panel of Google Earth.
* '''Screen overlay:''' Define what an icon should be shown in top left corner of the Earth Viewer window when the KML file is opened. This icon is not included in the KML file. An URL must be entered. The screen overlay name is the name shown in the places panel of Google Earth
* '''Look at (longitude, latitude and range):''' Geographical coordinates and height above sea level where the viewer should start navigating by opening Google Earth.
* '''Height for area objects:''' Set a height value for area objects to make them looking three-dimensional.
* '''Placemark default name:''' Set a default name that is shown in the places panel of Google Earth.
* '''Default icon for point objects:''' Point objects are converted to placemarks. A placemark needs an icon (small picture). This icon is not included in the KML file. An URL must be entered. Google Earth loads the icon dynamically when the KML file is opened.

After clicking OK, a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename.

==Export KMZ==
''(This function is only available in OCAD 10.2.0 and later.)''

Choose this command to export the map as a raster KMZ file. It is possible to open the exported KMZ file in Google Earth or upload this file on a Garmin GPS which supports 'Garmin Custom Maps'.

'''Tiles:'''
Choose here between no tiles, 'Garmin Custom Maps' optimized tiles (max 1024x1024 pixels) or user-defined tiles.
After clicking OK, a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename.

==Export PDF==
''(This function is not available in Draft mode. Change to Normal mode to export PDF file.)''

Choose this command to export the map to a PDF-file.
After clicking '''OK''', a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map. You can open and print PDF files with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

'''Part of map'''
Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
* Click the button '''Setup''' [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates. The dialog box Setup Part of Map (Export) appears.
* Click the button '''Entire map''' [[File:EntireMap.JPG|entire map]] to export the entire map.
* Click the button '''To current view''' [[File:ToCurrentView.JPG|to current view]] to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Export scale'''
Enter the scale for the exported map. You can enter the scale on the keyboard, or choose one of the predefined scales.

'''Colors'''
: '''Color EPS (CMYK):''' Select this radio button to export a color map. The color PDF contains CMYK colors. At the service bureau color copies or films for CMYK printing can be made.
: '''Spot color separations:''' Select this option to export spot color separations. Choose Spot color mode from the View menu to define spot colors. When this radio button is activated and spot colors are defined, you can select one or more of the defined spot colors in the Spot colors list box. Normally you export a PDF file for each of these spot colors. Activate Combine to export all selected spot colors in the same file. This is for very special cases. Normally you should not use this option.
: '''Compress file:''' Activate this box to compress the export file. The compression does not influence the print quality.

==Export Shape==
: ''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: ''(This function is not available in Draft mode. Change to Normal mode to export Shape file.)''
: ''(This function is not available if the map is hidden.)''

Choose this command to export the map in the shape format.

The shape format consists of 3 files
* *.shp: the shape file
* *.shx: the shape index
* *.dbf: a dBase file
Point, line, area and texts objects must be exported separately. If you export all types totally 12 files will be produced.

'''Objects'''
In this box you select which object types should be exported. You can select one or more types by using the [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]] and '''Ctrl''' keys. Initially all types are selected.

'''Dataset'''
Select here if all objects should be exported or only objects linked to a specified dataset.
If you select '''All objects''' the dBase file will contain an ID, the symbol number, the angle and for texts the text.
If you select '''Objects in dataset''' the dBase file will contain the information of the corresponding table.

==Export SVG (Export box)==
: ''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: ''(This function is not available in Draft mode. Change to Normal mode to export SVG file.)''

Choose this command to export the map to a SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file.
After clicking '''OK''', a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map.
Part of map
Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
* Click the button '''Setup''' [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates. The dialog box Setup Part of Map (Export) appears.
* Click the button '''Entire map''' [[File:EntireMap.JPG|entire map]] to export the entire map.
* Click the button '''To current view''' [[File:ToCurrentView.JPG|to current view]] to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Export scale'''
Enter the scale for the exported map. You can enter the scale on the keyboard, or choose one of the predefined scales.

'''Compress file'''
Activate this box to compress the export file.

==Export TIFF (Export box)==
Choose this command to export the map as a TIFF file
After clicking '''OK''', a file dialog box is displayed where you can enter a filename for the exported map.

* '''Resolution:''' Enter here the desired resolution for the exported TIFF file.
* '''Pixel size:''' Enter here the size of a pixel in the real world.
* '''Create World file (*.tfw):''' Choose this option if you want to use the exported file in a GIS (Geographical Information System). A World file with the geo-reference information is created.

'''Anti-Aliasing'''
Anti-Aliasing is method to make the edges of lines and text appear soft. Normally you should activate this option.

'''Color correction'''
Activate this option to apply the same color correction as for the screen.

'''Part of map'''
Activate this check box to export a part of the map. The map section will be shown with a rectangle on the drawing window. You can alter the rectangle with the mouse.
* Click the button '''Setup''' [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the part of map to be exported by coordinates. The dialog box Setup Part of Map (Export) appears.
* Click the button '''Entire map''' [[File:EntireMap.JPG|entire map]] to export the entire map.
* Click the button '''To current view''' [[File:ToCurrentView.JPG|to current view]] to export the currently on the screen displayed map.
If this check box is not active the entire map will be exported.

'''Tiles'''
Activate this check box to export the map in tiles instead of one single file. Click the button Setup [[File:Setup.JPG|setup]] to define the tiles. The dialog box Setup tiles appears.

'''Setup Tiles'''
This dialog box appears if you click the '''Setup''' button for '''Tiles''' in the '''Export''' panel.
If you choose the Tiles option, the map is divided into small rectangular fields (tiles) and one file is exported for each tile. The tiles start from the lower left corner. To number the files, the number of the column and the number of the row are appended to the file name.
: "filename_0_0.tif" is the tile in the lower left corner.
: "filename_1_0.tif" is the tile to the right of the first tile.
All tiles have the same size, even if they extend beyond the map size or the part of map defined.
:'''Tile size:''' Enter here the size of a tile.

'''Color'''
: '''Color TIFF (RGB):''' Select this option to export a color map.
: '''Compression:''' Choose LZW to compress the export file.
: '''Spot color separations:''' Select this option to export spot color separations. Choose Spot colors Mode from the View menu to define spot colors. When this radio button is activated and spot colors are defined, you can select one or more of the defined spot colors in the Spot colors list box. Normally you export a TIFF file for each of these spot colors. Activate Combine to export all selected spot colors in the same file. This is for very special cases. Normally you should not use this option.

{|
|-
|'''Color depth:'''
|'''Select the color depth (number of different colors to export):'''
|-
|CMYK (32 Bits):
|4295 million colors.
|-
|RGB (24 Bits):
|16 million colors.
|-
|256 colors:
|8 bits with 256 colors.
|-
|Grayscale:
|8 bits with 256 gray scales
|-
|Black/White:
|1 bit with black or white.
|-
|Halftone screen:
|1 bit with black or white.
|-
|}

[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Pixel size and Create World file option are only available if Real world coordinate mode in Scale and Coordinate System from the Map menu is activated

==Export Encrypted File==

Choose this command to export encrypted OCAD files (EOCD). EOCD files are read only files. OCAD can open them as background maps only.

Export encrypted command provides the following settings:
* '''Document open password:''' Protect the EOCD file with a password.
* '''Allow to print and export:''' Set this option if print/export should be allowed.
* '''Only valid for license number:''' Set this option to restrict file opening for a limited number (1-16) of OCAD users.
* '''Map owner name:''' Set a map owner name.

==OIM Export Assistent==

Read more about this topic here: [[OCAD Internet Map]]

Previous Chapter: [[Layout]]

Next Chapter: [[Printing Maps]]

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What is New

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==Revised features in the menu==

===File===
* Map Sharing
* Upload to FTP Server
* Download from FTP Server
* Synchronizie
* [[Send File by Email]]

===Server/Client===
* Connect/Disconnet
* Import Map
* Check Out Selected Objects
* Check in Selected Objects
* Show Checked Out Objects
* Generate Map Preview

===View===
* Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites)
* Define View Mode Loop
* Next View Mode in Loop
* [[Keyline]]
* [[Zoom Navigation|Zoom to Selected Objects]]
* Show WGS84 Grid
* [[Show Rulers]]
* [[Ruler Guides]]

===[[Select]]===
* Select All
* Clear Selection
* Save Selection
* Reload Selection
* Edit Selection

===Object===
* [[Crop Objects]]
* [[Move Parallel with Distance]]
* [[Reshape]]
* [[Interpolate Objects]]
* [[Move and Duplicate]]
* [[Convert to Layout Object]]
* [[Topology]]:
: -Select Duplicate Objects
: -Select Self-Intersected Objects
: -Create Point Objects at Line Ends
: -Close Area Objects
: -Remove Overshoots and Undershoots
: -Insert Intersections
* [[Create Color Gradient]]
* [[Generalize Buildings]]
* [[Group and Ungroup]]
* [[Insert Glyphs]]

===Symbol===
* [[Symbol Information]]
* [[Protect Image Objects]]

===Map===
* [[Create WGS84 Grid]]
* Center Map to Drawing Area

===[[Layout|Layout]]===
* Edit Layout Objects
* Import Layout
* Save Layout
* Add Layout Image
* Move Layout Image
* Protect
* Hide
* Add Map Legend

===Database===
* Linked Objects without Corresponding Record

===Background Map===
* WMS - Web Map Service

===[[DEM]]===
* Import
* Merge DEM
* Calculate DEM Difference
* Calculate Slope Gradient
* Classify Vegetation Height

===GPS===
* [[Connect to Laser Distance Meter|Connect to "TruPulse 360°B" Laser Distance Meter]]

===Options===
* [[Backup and Restore Options]]

==Other new features==
* [[Life preview]]
* [[Snapping]]
* Easier creating of symbol icons
* Colored color combo box in symbol editor
* Drag and drop colors in the table
* Import GML
* OIM with HTML and JavaScript

Previous Chapter: [[ About this Manual]]

Next Chapter: [[Graphical User Interface]]

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Backup and Restore Options

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==Backup and Restore Options==

[[File:BackupAndRestoreOptions.png]]

===Backup===

Save the OCAD Preferences and Shortcuts stored in Windows Registry in a reg file (Windows Registry File).

===Restore===

Restore the backuped OCAD Preferences and Shortcuts from the reg file.

Windows shows the following 3 messages. Close the dialog not before clicking the 3 Windows messages.

[[File:UserAccountControl.PNG]]

Please click '''Yes'''.

[[File:RegistryEditor1.PNG]]

Please click '''Yes'''.

[[File:RegistryEditor2.PNG]]

[[File:Hint.jpg]] The reg file must be saved on the local disk (not network). Otherwise the Registry Editor shows the following error message:

[[File:RegistryEditor3.PNG]]

What is New

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==Revised features in the menu==

===File===
* Map Sharing
* Upload to FTP Server
* Download from FTP Server
* Synchronizie
* [[Send File by Email]]

===Server/Client===
* Connect/Disconnet
* Import Map
* Check Out Selected Objects
* Check in Selected Objects
* Show Checked Out Objects
* Generate Map Preview

===View===
* Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites)
* Define View Mode Loop
* Next View Mode in Loop
* [[Keyline]]
* [[Zoom Navigation|Zoom to Selected Objects]]
* Show WGS84 Grid
* [[Show Rulers]]
* [[Ruler Guides]]

===[[Select]]===
* Select All
* Clear Selection
* Save Selection
* Reload Selection
* Edit Selection

===Object===
* [[Crop Objects]]
* [[Move Parallel with Distance]]
* [[Reshape]]
* [[Interpolate Objects]]
* [[Move and Duplicate]]
* [[Convert to Layout Object]]
* [[Topology]]:
: -Select Duplicate Objects
: -Select Self-Intersected Objects
: -Create Point Objects at Line Ends
: -Close Area Objects
: -Remove Overshoots and Undershoots
: -Insert Intersections
* [[Create Color Gradient]]
* [[Generalize Buildings]]
* [[Group and Ungroup]]
* [[Insert Glyphs]]

===Symbol===
* [[Symbol Information]]
* [[Protect Image Objects]]

===Map===
* [[Create WGS84 Grid]]
* Center Map to Drawing Area

===[[Layout|Layout]]===
* Edit Layout Objects
* Import Layout
* Save Layout
* Add Layout Image
* Move Layout Image
* Protect
* Hide
* Add Map Legend

===Database===
* Linked Objects without Corresponding Record

===Background Map===
* WMS - Web Map Service

===[[DEM]]===
* Import
* Merge DEM
* Calculate DEM Difference
* Calculate Slope Gradient
* Classify Vegetation Height

===GPS===
* [[Connect to Laser Distance Meter|Connect to "TruPulse 360°B" Laser Distance Meter]]

===Options===
* [[Backup and Restore Options]]

==Other new features==
* [[Life preview]]
* [[Snapping]]
* Easier creating of symbol icons
* Colored color combo box in symbol editor
* Drag and drop colors in the table
* Import GML
* OIM with HTML and JavaScript

Previous Chapter: [[ About this Manual]]

Next Chapter: [[Graphical User Interface]]

Back to [[Main Page]]

Graphical User Interface

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[[File:GUI.JPG|1000x1000px]]

==Toolbars==

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]]

===Standard Toolbar===
[[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: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===

[[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:EditAndDrawingToolbar.JPG|edit and drawing toolbar]]

====Edit modes====
: [[File:EditToolbar.JPG|EditToolbar.JPG]]
: [[File:SelectAndEditObject.JPG|select and edit object]] '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select and move objects.
: [[File:SelectObjectAndEditVertex.JPG|select object and edit vertex]] '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select objects or move points of objects.
: [[File:NormalVertex.JPG|normal vertex]] '''Normal Vertex:''' Add a Normal vertex
: [[File:CornerVertex.JPG|corner vertex]] '''Corner Vertex:''' Add a Corner vertex
: [[File:DashVertex.JPG|dash vertex]] '''Dash Vertex:''' Add a Dash vertex.
: [[File:RemoveVertex.JPG|remove vertex]] '''Remove Vertex'''
: [[File:IndicateDirectionOfAreaPatternPointOrTextObject.JPG|indicate direction of area pattern point or text object]] ''' Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object'''
: [[File:RotateObject.JPG|rotate object]] '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: [[File:CutHole.JPG|cut hole]] '''Cut hole:''' Cut hole in area.
: [[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

====Drawing modes====
: [[File:CurveMode.JPG|curve mode]] '''Curve mode:''' Draw in curve mode.
: [[File:EllipseMode.JPG|ellipse mode]] '''Ellipse mode:''' Draw elliptical (oval) objects.
: [[File:CircleMode.JPG|circle mode]] '''Circle mode:''' Draw circular objects.
: [[File:RectangularLineMode.JPG|rectangular line mode]] '''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:StraightLineMode.JPG|straight line mode]] '''Straight line mode:''' Draw objects with straight lines.
: [[File:FreehandMode.JPG|freehand mode]] '''Freehand mode:''' Draw objects in freehand mode.
: [[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:NumericMode.JPG|numeric mode]] '''Numeric Mode:''' Draw objects in numeric mode.
: [[File:LaserDistance.PNG]] '''Laser distance drawing mode'''

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

===Server Toolbar===

ADD

===Customize Toolbar dialog box===
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.

==Menu==
The OCAD Professional Edition features the following 15 menus:

[[File:Menu.JPG|menu]]

*'''File''': File management, file import and export functions, printing
*'''Server/Client''': Functions for Server/Client
*'''View''': Functions for viewing the map
*'''Select''': Functions for selecting an object or a vertex
*'''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 Exported Documents:''' Open one of the documents you have exported recently.
: '''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 Navigation|Zoom In]]:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''[[Zoom Navigation|Zoom Out]]:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''[[Zoom Navigation|Zoom to Selected Objects]]:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects.
: '''[[Zoom Navigation|Show Entire Map]]:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''[[Zoom Navigation|Zoom]]:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''[[Zoom Navigation|User Defined]]:''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''[[Zoom Navigation|Bookmarks]]:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show Map Grids:''' 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 Guides]]:''' 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.
: '''-Horizontal Coordinate'''
: '''-Vertical Coordinate'''
: '''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 Color 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 and Ungroup|Group]]'''
: '''[[Group and Ungroup|Ungroup]]'''
: '''Find and Replace Text'''
: '''[[Insert Glyphs]]''': Insert special letters.
: '''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 Symbols:''' 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 and Update Records:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Update Special Fields'''
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Assign Symbols by Records'''
: '''Add Texts by Records'''
: '''Define Object Direction by Records:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Records'''
: '''Select Linked Objects with Corresponding Record'''
: '''Select Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Select Objects Linket to the same 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.
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Merge_DEM Merge DEM]]'''
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Calculate_DEM_Difference Calculate DEM Difference]]'''
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Create_Contour_Lines Create Contour Lines]]:''' Calculates contour lines based on the loaded DEM.
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Create_Hypsometric_Map Create Hypsometric Map]]:''' Calculates a grayscale or colored hypsometric map
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Create_Hill_Shading Create Hill Shading]]:''' Calculates a shaded relief picture.
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Calculate_Slope_Gradient Calculate Slope Gradient]]'''
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Classify_Vegetation_Height Classify Vegetation Height]]'''
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Create_Profile Create Profile]]:''' Creates a profile for the selected line object.
: '''[[http://ocad.com/en.wiki/index.php?title=DEM#Export Export]]:''' Save loaded OCAD DEM file as ESRI ASCII Grid or as ASCII Grid XYZ.

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Real Time GPS'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''
: '''Import Data from GPS Device'''
: '''Import from File'''
: '''[[Connect to Laser Distance Meter|Connect to Laser Distance Meter]]'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''[[Backup and Restore Options]]'''
: '''Language:''' Choose a language.

===Windows Menu===
: '''Tile:''' Arrange all open maps horizontally or vertically on the screen.
: '''Cascade:''' Arrange all open maps in a way that the title of each map is visible.

===Help Menu===
: '''Contents:''' The contents of this help file.
: '''Help:''' Help for menu commands.
: '''Toolbar:''' Help for toolbar buttons.
: '''OCAD Home page:''' Connect to the OCAD homepage on the Internet.
: '''OCAD Update:''' Connect to the OCAD download site on the Internet.
: '''Getting Started with OCAD10'''
: '''OCAD How Tos:''' Connect to Learning Videos on OCAD homepage.
: '''About OCAD:''' General Information about OCAD.

==Using the Keyboard with the Mouse==
This section provides an overview of options for using the keyboard and the mouse together.

===Drawing===
*'''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===
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]]: Drag the radius from the center point.

===Edit===
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]]: Add or remove an object to/from the selected objects.
*'''Ctrl:''' Remove a vertex.
*'''Shift''' [[File:Shift.JPG|shift]] '''+ Ctrl:''' Insert a normal vertex.
*'''Alt:''' Select an object behind an object that has already been selected.
*'''Alt +''' [[File:Cut.JPG|cut]]: hange to Edit mode to select next line object in between cutting lines.
*'''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===
*'''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).

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Import Files

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Choose this command to import an external file to the current map. The Import file dialog box is displayed. Initially all importable files are listed. The following file types can be imported:

ADD Picture/tabelle: import
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] It is possible to select and import multiple dxf, gpx, nmea, shape and xyz files in the menu '''File''' - '''Import'''.

==Import OCAD Map==
'''Position'''
* '''Place using the mouse:''' Choose this option to import a logo. The imported map is displayed in the center of the screen and you can drag it with the mouse to the desired position.
: '''Place with offset:''' Choose this option when combining different parts of a map. Enter the offset where the origin (0, 0) of the imported map should be placed.
: '''Use real world coordinates:''' Choose this option to import a geo-referenced map.
* '''Symbols
: '''Import symbols only if symbol numbers do not exist:''' Choose this option to import symbols only if the symbol numbers do not exist. The symbol signature is not compared. With same symbol number and different symbol signature no new symbol is produced. No colors are imported.
: '''Import symbols if symbol numbers exist but symbols are different:''' Choose this option to import symbols if they do not exist. With same symbol number and different symbol signature a new symbol is produced. No colors are imported.
''This option accord with the data import function of OCAD 8.''
: '''Import symbols and colors:''' Choose this option to import symbols and colors completely. For example to print 2 maps with different symbol sets and color tables.
* '''Use CRT file:''' Activate this button to use a CRT converting table. This table consists of two columns, which are separated by a blank. In the first column is the symbol number of the OCAD symbol in the map which can be imported. In the second column is the symbol number of the open OCAD file.

'''Example:''' 526.0 813.1 - That means that all objects with the symbol number 526.0 to the symbol 813.1 are assigned.
* '''Load:''' Click this button to load a CRT file.

==Handle large OCAD File==

ADD

==Import DXF File==

* '''DXF size'''
This box shows the range of the coordinates in the DXF file.
* '''Offset'''
Choose here whether you want to change the OCAD real world coordinates or to keep the existing ones.
: '''New offset:''' Choose this option if no real world coordinates are defined for the map. If you leave the proposed offset unchanged, the imported objects will be placed in the center of the OCAD drawing area. In addition you can set the desired scale of the OCAD map here.
: '''Existing offset and angle:''' Choose this option if the map already has real world coordinates and you want to fit the imported DXF file to the existing coordinates.
* '''Coordinates:''' Define here how the coordinates of the DXF file should be interpreted.
: '''GIS''' (1 meter/unit): Choose this option when importing DXF files from Geographic Information Systems (GIS), where 1 unit in the *.dxf file corresponds to 1 meter in the real world. The map scale is used for the transformation. Choose '''Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu to set the map scale.
: Check '''Import coordinates''' to set the real world coordinates in OCAD to those in the DXF file automatically. Choose '''Scale and Coordinate System''' from the '''Map''' menu to switch real world coordinates on and off.
: '''Other:''' Choose this option when importing DXF files from graphic programs. Enter the size in millimeters of one DXF unit on the map. E.g. if the DXF units are inches, enter 25.4.
* '''Convert text Objects from OEM to Unicode: ''' Activate this box, if the text in the DXF file is encoded in the OEM character set. OEM character set is used by old DOS programs and concerns only accented characters (ä, à, å etc.). Windows programs normally produce text in the ANSI character set.
If accented characters are not imported correctly, try this option.
* '''Import INSERT as point object:''' Activate this option to import INSERT objects in the DXF file as point objects in OCAD. Otherwise the definition of INSERT objects is imported.
: '''CRT:''' Click this button if you have converted a similar DXF file before using '''Convert layers'''. A file dialog box appears. Choose the CRT file created with the '''Convert layers''' command.

* '''Load Cross Reference Table File dialog box'''

In this file dialog box you can load a cross reference table. A cross reference table is used when '''Importing''' or '''Exporting a DXF file'''. It defines how DXF layers are translated to OCAD symbols and vice versa.
A cross reference table is a text file with the extension CRT (e.g. topo.crt). Each line in this file contains an OCAD symbol number and the name of the corresponding DXF layer. The two are separated by a space character. You can use the Windows Notepad to create a cross reference table.

This is an example:
: 101.0 CONTOUR
: 102.0 INDEXCONTOUR
: 103.0 FORMLINE
: 502.0 ROAD
: 506.0 PATH
: 527.0 BUILDING

When importing from DXF to OCAD, all objects in the DXF file with the layer name CONTOUR are translated into symbol 101.0. When exporting from OCAD to DXF, all objects with the symbol 101.0 get the layer name CONTOUR.
Choose '''Convert layers''' from the '''Map''' menu to create a CRT file for an imported map.

==Import Shape File==

'''Shape size:''' This box shows the extent of the data in the shape files in the coordinates used in the shape file.

'''Units: ''' Most shape files use real world coordinates in meters. However, there are shape files using km or even 1000 km as the basic unit. Select here the appropriate unit.

'''Offset:'''
* '''New offset:''' Choose this option when importing the first shape file to the actual map. OCAD already proposes reasonable values. You can leave those unchanged. OCAD also proposes a map scale that the entire map in the shape file fits into the drawing area of OCAD.
* '''Existing offset and angle:''' Select this option when importing the second and the following shape file to the actual map. The new shape file will then fit to the already imported shape files.
'''Key field in dBase table: ''' When importing, OCAD creates a copy of the dBase file. OCAD can add an additional key field to the dBase file.
* '''Create new key field:''' Select this option, if the dBase file does not contain a key field with a unique key for each object or if you are not sure if such a key field exists.
* '''Use existing key field:''' Select this option, if the dBase file already contains a key field and you are sure that it contains a unique key for each object. Select the key field.

'''Files:''' Option to create Access or Excel files instead of default dBase file.

'''Layer:''' Do not import any layer information: This option was always used in OCAD 9. No layer information will be imported. Symbols must be assigned with '''Assign Symbols''' command in '''Database''' menu. This may takes a lot of time.
* '''Use layer information from field:''' This option is new in OCAD 10. Select this option if you want to import layer information (ex. lake, forest etc.) from a specified field. This allows you to choose '''Convert Layers to Symbol''' command from '''Map''' menu to assign symbols to the imported data.

==Import XYZ File==

These files contain 3d coordinate values.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Real world coordinates must be chose in Scale and Coordinate System dialog from the Map menu and map offset must be set that the imported points are within the drawing area.

Choose a point symbol that should be assigned to the imported objects.
OCAD will create point objects with x/y coordinates. z values are assigned to the objects' height property. Select an object and show '''Object Information''' to see height value of the selected object.

'''XYZ-File example'''
: 579609.39 335648.46 701.00
: 579609.40 335627.71 698.79
: 579609.40 335659.36 702.60
: 579609.40 335729.36 711.52
: 579609.40 335766.15 715.91
: 579609.41 335674.01 704.39

==Import OSM Files==
The Import OpenStreetMap XML dialog box appears when you choose an OpenStreetMap XML file in the File Import dialog box.
In this dialog box you load a cross reference table (*.crt) file. There the relations between OSM layers (tags) and the OCAD symbols are defined. It is possible to load a default *.crt file that is installed to a subdirectory *.crt of the OCAD installation directory with OCAD 10.2.1 or to load a user defined *.crt file.
The default *.crt file looks like this:
: ...
: 2001.0 way_barrier_hedge
: 2002.0 way_barrier_fence
: 2003.0 way_barrier_wall
: 2004.0 way_barrier_ditch
: ...
All layer names which are not listed in the *.crt file will be added together with a dummy symbol number 0.0 at the bottom of the *.crt file
At the end of the import procedure the modified *.crt file can be saved.
:[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -OCAD will convert directly the layers to symbols during the import when the check box Convert Layer to Symbol is checked.
:: -Choose '''Convert Layers to Symbol''' in the '''Map''' menu to load the *.crt file and convert the layers to symbols later.

==Unsymbolized Objects==

Read more about this topic: [[Unsymbolized Objects]].

==Converting a Layer Manually==

When importing a file which is not an OCAD file, unsymbolized objects are created. They appear in the color specified in '''Preferences'''. When you select such an object, a layer name will appear in the lower left corner. To get a real map, the layers have to be converted to OCAD symbols.

Normally you convert layers using the '''Convert Layers to Symbol''' command from the '''Map''' menu.
You can also convert a layer manually:
# Select a (gray) imported object. In the left field of the status bar you see the layer name.
# Select the corresponding OCAD symbol in the symbol box.
# Click the '''Change all symbols''' with this symbol button in the toolbar.
# Leave the preset values unchanged and click OK.

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