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Create Color Gradient

2011-10-20T07:11:38Z

80.238.171.79: Created page with "==There are two types of gradients:== * Linear gradient : To create a linear gradient select an area object from your drawing area. * Circular gradient : To create a circular gr..."

==There are two types of gradients:==

* Linear gradient
: To create a linear gradient select an area object from your drawing area.
* Circular gradient
: To create a circular gradient select a circle object from your drawing area.

[[File:Gradient.png|Gradient.png]]

# Select an area symbol.
# Choose the straight line or circle drawing mode.
# Draw an object. OCAD uses only the first four vertex to create a linear gradient.
# Select '''Create Gradient''' from '''Object''' menu.
# Choose the first color:
:: - Linear gradient means the left color is the first color.
:: - Circular gradient means the color in the middle of the circle is the first color.
: 6. Choose the second color.
: 7. Import layer:
:: - Do not assign the new image objects to a layer
:: - Assign the new image object to an existing import layer
:: - Assign the new image objects to a new layer
: 8. When clicking '''Create''' OCAD generates 100 image objects in different colors.

: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -Choose an extra layer for the gradient to select and move it easily with '''Select by Symbol''' in '''Select''' menu - '''All Objects in layer'''.
:: -The recently created gradient is always on top of the image objects.
:: -Use the '''Crop''' function in '''Object''' menu to cut the image objects to a new shape.

: [[File:GradientCrop.png|crop]]

Graphical User Interface

2011-10-20T07:11:05Z

80.238.171.79: /* Object menu */

[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''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 In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined (10x):''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show 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 Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
: '''-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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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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Graphical User Interface

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[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''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 In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined (10x):''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show 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 Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
: '''-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 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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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).

Previous Chapter: [[Chapter 2: Renewals]]

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Graphical User Interface

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[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''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 In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined (10x):''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show 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 Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
- ADD
: '''Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object:''' Change direction of selected point object, area pattern or text.
: '''Cut object:''' Cut hole, area or line.
: '''-Cut hole:''' Cut a hole in an object.
: '''-Cut area:''' Divides an area.
: '''-Cut line:''' Divides a line.
: '''[[Crop Objects]]:''' Crop selected Object(s).
: '''Move Parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: '''Move Parallel with Distance:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel with a distance to the original object.
: '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently :
: '''[[Interpolate Objects]]:''' Interpolate selected Objects to each other.
: '''Duplicate Object:''' Duplicate (create a copy of) the selected object(s).
: '''Move and Duplicate:''' Duplicate selected object and move it.
: '''Fill, Make Border, Duplicate Identically:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: '''Reverse Object Direction:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: '''Change to Polyline:''' Change selected object to polyline.
: '''Change to Bézier Curve:''' Change selected object to a Bézier curve.
: '''Convert to Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: '''Convert to Layout Object:''' Convert selected object to layout object.
: '''[[Create Gradient]]'''
: '''Generalization'''
: '''-Generalize Buildings'''
: '''-Smooth:''' Smooth selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode.
: '''Topology'''
: '''-Join:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: '''-Select Duplicate Objects:''' Duplicate the selected object(s).
: '''-Select Self-Intersected Objects'''
: '''-Merge with Condition:''' Merge with conditions the selected objects into one object.
: '''-Create Point Objects at Line Ends'''
: '''-Close Area Objects'''
: '''-Remove Overshoots and Undershoots'''
: '''-Insert Intersections'''
: '''Change Symbol (Selected objects)'''
: '''Change Symbol (All Objects with Corresponding Symbol)'''
: '''Add Vertex:''' Insert a normal, corner or dash vertex.
: '''Remove Vertex:''' Delete a vertex from a selected object.
: '''Change Vertex Types to:''' Change vertex types for the selected object(s).
: '''[[Group 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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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).

Previous Chapter: [[Chapter 2: Renewals]]

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Graphical User Interface

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[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''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 In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined Zoom:''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show Grid Lines:''' A grid is shown in the drawing window.
: '''Show WGS84 Grid:''' A WGS84 grid is shown in the drawing window .
: '''Show Rulers:''' Shows up and down a ruler .
: '''Ruler Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
- ADD
: '''Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object:''' Change direction of selected point object, area pattern or text.
: '''Cut object:''' Cut hole, area or line.
: '''-Cut hole:''' Cut a hole in an object.
: '''-Cut area:''' Divides an area.
: '''-Cut line:''' Divides a line.
: '''[[Crop Objects]]:''' Crop selected Object(s).
: '''Move Parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: '''Move Parallel with Distance:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel with a distance to the original object.
: '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently :
: '''[[Interpolate Objects]]:''' Interpolate selected Objects to each other.
: '''Duplicate Object:''' Duplicate (create a copy of) the selected object(s).
: '''Move and Duplicate:''' Duplicate selected object and move it.
: '''Fill, Make Border, Duplicate Identically:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: '''Reverse Object Direction:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: '''Change to Polyline:''' Change selected object to polyline.
: '''Change to Bézier Curve:''' Change selected object to a Bézier curve.
: '''Convert to Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: '''Convert to Layout Object:''' Convert selected object to layout object.
: '''[[Create Gradient]]'''
: '''Generalization'''
: '''-Generalize Buildings'''
: '''-Smooth:''' Smooth selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode.
: '''Topology'''
: '''-Join:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: '''-Select Duplicate Objects:''' Duplicate the selected object(s).
: '''-Select Self-Intersected Objects'''
: '''-Merge with Condition:''' Merge with conditions the selected objects into one object.
: '''-Create Point Objects at Line Ends'''
: '''-Close Area Objects'''
: '''-Remove Overshoots and Undershoots'''
: '''-Insert Intersections'''
: '''Change Symbol (Selected objects)'''
: '''Change Symbol (All Objects with Corresponding Symbol)'''
: '''Add Vertex:''' Insert a normal, corner or dash vertex.
: '''Remove Vertex:''' Delete a vertex from a selected object.
: '''Change Vertex Types to:''' Change vertex types for the selected object(s).
: '''[[Group 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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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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Visualization of GIS data for city maps

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==Open OCAD file==

Open ''Soedertaelje_map_empty.ocd''file. The file is located in the following directory ''2_Soedertaelje_ocd''.

:

-> '''OK'''

In the open OCAD file is already defined a symbol set.

==Merge Objects by Database Field Values==

Choose '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values''' from '''Database''' menu. Choose '''Dataset''' ''vl_0356'' and '''Field''' ''NAMN1''.

:

-> '''OK'''

==Import Shape Files==

Import the following shape files from the directory ''1_Soedertaelje_shp'' in the subfolder ''import_second_with_layerinfo_KOD'' ('''File''' -> '''Import'''):

* ag_0356.shp
* al_0356.shp
* ba_0356.shp
* bf_0356.shp
* bi_0356.shp
* bq_0356.shp
* by_0356.shp
* hl_0356.shp
* jl_0356.shp
* js_0356.shp
* my_0356.shp

: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] -To mark everything, press'''Ctrl''' + '''A''' or
:: -press '''Crtl''' while marking by clicking single objects with mouse or
:: -pressed drag the mouse pointer over the files.

==Run crt file==

Choose '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbols''' in '''Map''' menu. '''Load''' ''GSD-2-OCAD.crt'' from the folder ''4_Soedertaelje_crt_cnt''.

:

-> '''Execute'''

==Import Shape file==

Import ''tx_09561'' from the folder ''1_Soedertaelje_shp'' - ''import_third_with_layerinfo_THOJD'' ('''File''' -> '''Import''').

==Assign Text==

Choose '''Add Texts by Records''' from '''Database''' menu. Choose ''tx_0356'' from ''Dataset'' and

ADD?????

:

-> '''OK'''

==Assing Symbols==

Choose '''Assign Symbols by Records'''from '''Database''' menu. Choose ''tx_0356'' from '''Dataset''' and '''Load''' ''AssignTextsymbols_THOJD_TJUST.cnt'' from the file ''4_Soeertaelje_crt_cnt''

:

-> '''Execute'''

Database

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==Introduction to Database Connection==
: ''(Database connection is a feature of the Professional edition only)''

In OCAD you can link objects to information in the database about this object.
A database normally consists of several '''tables'''. In flat file databases like dBase, each table is a file. All tables in a folder form a database. In other databases like '''Access''' or in spreadsheet programs like '''Excel''' all tables of the database are in the same file.
A table consists of '''records'''. A record contains the information about one OCAD object.
A record consists of '''fields''' which contain the information. A special field is the key field. It normally contains a number to identify the record. To link an OCAD object to a record the number in the key field is stored in the object.

'''Dataset'''

To connect to a table OCAD uses a dataset. The dataset contains the link to the database, the name of the table, the name of the key field and information about other special fields.
You can have several datasets for the same OCAD map.
To create a dataset choose '''Manage Database connection''' from the '''Database''' menu.
You can access on databases via '''ODBC''' ('''O'''pen '''M'''anage '''D'''atabase '''C'''onnection). This is an interface to connect to all kind of databases.

'''Manage Database Connections'''

: Choose this command to create and edit datasets. A dataset makes the connection to a database. It defines the table to use in the database and inside the table the key field. The key is used to connect an OCAD object to a record in the table. Each object must have a unique key.
: You can use several datasets for one map. On the left side of the dialog box, there is a list of the datasets.

: The dialog box has 3 pages:
* '''General:''' General settings for the selected dataset.
* '''Secondary tables:''' Create/edit secondary tables.
* '''Special fields:''' Define special fields.

ADD or DELETE

==dBase==

Choose this command to create a dBase table and to add or remove fields in a dBase table. In dBase each table is a file. The dBase Table dialog box appears.

'''Fields:'''

: This box lists the fields of the dBase table. Each field is displayed in a line. Select a field if you want to remove it.
* '''Name::''' Enter here the name for the field. The name must start with a letter and may contain up to 10 letters and numbers. Letters are converted to capital letters.
* '''Type::''' Choose character (C), number (N) or float (F).
* '''Length::''' Enter here the number of characters for the field.
* '''Decimals::''' This filed is only active if the data type is Float. Enter the number of decimal places.
* '''Move Up:''' Click this icon to move the selected field one line upwards.
* '''Move Down:''' Click this icon to move the selected field one line downwards.
* '''Insert:''' Click this button to add a field. After adding the new field, the dBase table is restructured. Existing information is preserved.
* '''Delete:''' Click this button to delete the selected field.
* '''New table:''' Click this button to create a new dBase table. The new table will contain 6 predefined fields: ID (intended for the key field), SYMBOL (symbol field), TEXT (text field) and URL (intended for Internet address). You can add additional fields.
* '''Open table:''' Click this button to open an existing dBase table.

==ODBC==

Choose this command in '''Manage Database Connections''' to create a new ODBC data source or to modify an existing data source. The '''ODBC Data Source Administrator''' is started. This is a Microsoft program and contains its own online help. Here just some hints.
Normally you create a new User DNS.
: For a connection to an '''Exce'''l file, you select the Excel driver and the Excel (*.xls) file.
: For a connection to an '''Access''' database, you select the Access driver and the Access (*.mdb) file.
: For a connection to a '''flat file''' database like dBase you do not select the dBase file. Instead you select the folder where the dBase file is.

==Creating a New Database Table==

For certain functions you need a database table (for instance for the Find and the Hotspot functions in Internet maps). If the Database does not yet exist, you can easily create a database table for an existing OCAD map.

'''Create a dBase file'''
# Choose '''Manage Database connections''' from the '''Database''' menu.
# Click the '''New''' button.
# Enter in the field '''Name''' the name of the dataset.
# In the field '''Data source''' choose Create new dBase file and click '''OK'''. A file dialog box appears.
# Leave the file name as proposed or change it to your needs and click OK.
: Now you have created a dBase table with 6 fields ID (intended as key field), SYMBOL (symbol field), TEXT (text field), URL (link field), X (for horizontal coordinate) and Y (for vertical coordinate). For many cases, such as an Internet map this is enough. If you want to add additional fields choose dBase from the Database menu.

''' New Dataset'''

'''Data source'''
: -Create new dBase file: Select this option if you want to create a new empty dBase table for the dataset. A new dBase file will be created. To add fields or to modify the existing fields choose dBase from the Database menu.
: -Use existing data source: Select this option if the database or table already exists.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Hint for dBase files: If you do not have installed the "Borland Database Engine" (BDE) then only filename with less than 8 characters are allowed. For example 'test5678.dbf'. You can if the BDE is installed in the Map Information dialog. The free BDE can be downloaded from the www and installed.

'''Linking objects to the table'''
: Let's assume that you want to create an Internet map with street find function. All street names must have a record in the table and must be linked to this table. OCAD provides a quick way to create these links.
# '''Select All Symbols''' used for street names.
# Choose '''Create Links''' from the '''Database''' menu.
# Select the dataset, if the map has several datasets and click '''OK'''.
: Now all street names are linked and the map is ready to create an Internet map with street find function.

'''Link Object dialog box'''

This dialog box appears when clicking the Link button in the database box on the right side of the screen.
* '''Dataset:''' Select here the dataset to be used for the link.
* '''Key:''' Enter here a value for the key field in the database table. The key points to a record in the table.
* '''Create new record:''' Activate this box if a new record should be created in the database table for this object.
* '''Remove:''' Click this button to remove an existing link.

'''Linking an Object to a Database'''

To link an object to a database you must have created a '''dataset'''.

'''Proceed as follows:'''
# Select the object
# Click the Link button in the database box on the right side of the screen. The Link Object dialog box appears.

'''Find Object'''

This dialog box appears when clicking the '''Find''' button in the database box on the right side of the screen.
This function lets you search for an object with a specified key value. If the function is successful, the object is marked in the map.
* '''Dataset:''' Select here the dataset to be used.
* '''Key:''' Enter here the value of the key to be found.

'''Select Database Object dialog box'''

This dialog box appears when clicking the '''SQL Query''' button in the database box on the right side of the screen.

This function lets you search for object(s) with linked database records. Selected objects are marked in the map and linked database records are shown in a table.

'''SELECT FROM'''
: '''Dataset:''' Select the dataset to be used.

'''WHERE'''
: '''Field:''' Choose a field of the selected dataset. When you double-click on a field name it is added to the '''SQL statement''' box.
: '''Operator:''' Select an operator. When you double-click on an operator it is added to the '''SQL statement''' box.
: '''Value:''' Select a Value. When you double-click on a value it is added to the '''SQL statement''' box.

'''SQL Statement''': The SQL statement should always contain the components FIELD - OPERATOR - VALUE (ex. Length > 430).

Click '''Select''' button to start the database query.

'''Assign Symbols, Texts and Angles'''

Choose this command after importing a Shape file. After importing the objects have no symbol assigned and appear gray (as unsymbolized objects). With this command you can use the information in the dBase table to assign OCAD symbols to the objects.

Click '''Symbols, Texts or Angles''' in '''Database''' menu. The appropriate dialog box appears

In this dialog box you can create a list of conditions. You can save the list to a condition file (*.cnt) for later use. You can load an existing condition file to modify or execute it.

* '''Dataset: ''' Select here the dataset which should be used to assign symbols. Check All to execute the condition for all datasets.
* '''DLoad: ''' Click this button to load an existing condition file (*.cnt).
* '''DSave: ''' Click this button to save the changes to a condition file (*.cnt).
* '''DSave as: ''' Click this button to save the changes to a different condition file (*.cnt).
* '''DSymbol: ''' Select here a symbol. For those objects the condition is fulfilled, the symbol number will be assigned.
* '''DCondition: ''' Enter the condition here.
* '''DMove up: ''' Click this button to move up the selected condition.
* '''DMove down: ''' Click this button to move down the selected condition.
* '''DAdd: ''' Click this button to add a condition to the list.
* '''DDelete: ''' Click this button to delete the selected condition.
* '''DExecute: ''' Click this button to execute the assignment.
* '''DAngle field: ''' Choose the field in the dataset which contains the angle values.
* '''DAngle values: ''' Hint that angle values have to be entered in DD (not DMS).

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''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''

* '''HDOP''': In this field the HDOP (horizontal dilution of precision) is displayed. HDOP is a quality indicator for the position of the useable satellites on the local sky. HDOP values less than 4 are very good, HDOP greater than 8 bad.
* '''Precision (x Val):''' In this field the accuracy (root mean square) of specified number of last measurements is displayed. '''Filter length''' can be specified in '''GPS real time settings'''.

ADD

==Real Time GPS==

Choose this command to map with GPS in real time. The '''GPS box''' appears lower right. The GPS receiver must be connected to the PC with serial data cable.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Important is that the coordinate system on GPS receiver is WGS84 or a UTM zone. If this is not the case, then OCAD cannot analyze the data correctly and the position is wrong (some 100 meters)!

* '''Easting:''' In this field the easting value of the coordinate is displayed. If the filter is activated then it is the averaged value.
* '''Northing:''' In this field the northing value of the coordinate is displayed. If the filter is activated then it is the averaged value.
* '''Height:''' In this field the height is displayed. If the filter is activated then it is the averaged value.
* '''DGPS:''' A green or red dot shows if DGPS signal is received.
* '''Satellites:''' In this field the number of received satellites is displayed.
* '''HDOP:''' In this field the HDOP (horizontal dilution of precision) is displayed. HDOP is a quality indicator for the position of the useable satellites on the local sky. HDOP values less than 4 are very good, HDOP greater than 8 bad.
* '''Precision (x Val):''' In this field the accuracy (root mean square) of specified number of last measurements is displayed. '''Filter length''' can be specified in '''GPS real time settings'''.

'''Start GPS Measurement'''

ADD PICTURE

Click this button to create an OCAD object with GPS. A symbol must be selected. Choose a point symbol to create an object to the GPS marker. If a line or area symbol is selected, OCAD starts with measurement and drawing. The object is represented with a thin black line.
* '''Pause GPS Measurement:''' First click: Interrupt GPS measurement without finishing the object.
: Second click: Go on with GPS measurement.
* ''' Stop GPS Measurement:''' Click this button to finish the line or area object. The object is displayed with the assigned symbol.
* ''' Find:''' Click this button if the GPS marker is not in the drawing windows. The view moves to the GPS marker.
* ''' Filter:''' Turn on/off filter. See also: GPS real time settings.
* ''' Accuracy circle:''' Turn on/off accuracy circle. See also: GPS real time settings.
* ''' Point mode:'''
: Choose '''Normal point''' option when for every position received from GPS a point should be added to the object.
: Choose '''Corner point''' option when a position should be manually added to the object by clicking '''Start GPS Measurement''' button. This option is typically used to draw objects with straight parts and corners like a fence.
: Point mode cannot be changed if a point or text object is selected.
* ''' Add position to calculate average:'''
:Click this button for every position you want include into average calculation. The number of added positions is shown in the button hint.
:Click start GPS measurement button to create the object at the calculated average position
* ''' Open GPS Real Time Settings:''' Open the GPS real time settings dialog box.

'''Real Time GPS Settings'''

Choose this command to open (activate) a GPS receiver connected to your computer.

'''Connection settings'''
Port: Choose here the port where the GPS receiver is connected. The GPS receiver must send the NMEA 0183 format.
Speed: Choose here the speed of the serial port. NMEA 0183 defines 4800 bps but some receivers may send data at a different speed.
Test: Choose this button to see the messages sent by the GPS receiver.

'''Requirements'''
* '''DGPS:''' Check this option if you are using DGPS. Positions calculated without DGPS will not be used.
: This option has no effect if the receiver does not send the GGA message. Click the Test button to see if your receiver sends a GGA message.
* '''Min. 4 satellites:''' Check this option for better precision. If this option is checked, only positions calculated from 4 or more satellites are used.
: This option has no effect if the receiver does not send the GGA message. Click the Test button to see if your receiver sends a GGA message.
* '''HDOP:''' Check this option to define an upper limit for the HDOP value.
* '''Otherwise:''' Specify if received positions should not be saved and/or not be displayed if requirements are not fulfilled.

'''Options'''
* '''Filter:''' Check this option to activate a filter and specify how many positions reported by the GPS receiver is averaged. This results in a more stable position, but the update is slower.
* '''Accuracy circle:''' Check this option to show the accuracy circle. This shows the accuracy of the last 5 measurements with a circle around the GPS marker.
* '''Auto scroll (moving map):''' Check this option to move the map automatically with the GPS marker.
* '''GPS real time mode:''' Choose between '''Geo-referenced mode''' (like OCAD 9) and '''Adjusted mode''' (like OCAD 8).

'''Coordinate system:''' Click this button to change the coordinate system. The dialog box Coordinate system appears.

'''Test GPS dialog box'''

This dialog box displays the NMEA 0183 signal from the GPS receiver.

'''Serial data'''
: If the GPS receiver sends GGA messages, those messages are displayed here. Characters 4 to 6 show the abbreviation GGA (e.g. $XXGGA...).

: If the receiver does not send GGA messages, then the RMC messages are displayed. Those messages have no information about DGPS and the number of satellites used. However, the position can still be used in OCAD.

: If the box remains empty, then the GPS receiver is sending neither of the two messages or there is a connection problem. Check that you have selected the right port in the GPS real time settings dialog box and that the GPS receiver is connected correctly to the PC.

'''Import Data from GPS Device'''
Choose this command to import data from GPS Garmin eTrex. The GPS receiver must be connected to the PC with serial data cable.

* '''GPS:''' In this field the information about the GPS receiver is displayed.
* '''Status:''' In this field the status between OCAD and GPS is displayed. If the GPS receiver is not connected click the '''Connect GPS''' button to connect.
* '''Connect GPS:''' Click this button to connect OCAD with GPS receiver. After successful connection the GPS information and the status are displayed.
* '''Settings:''' Click this button to change the GPS settings. The dialog box '''Import Data from GPS Device''' appears.
* '''GPS data:'''
:: Get waypoint: Click this button to download all waypoints. Each waypoint is displayed with a line in GPS data field.
:: Get tracks: Click this button to download all tracks. Each track is displayed with a line in GPS data field. Only the start point is displayed.
::This command can take serval minutes!
* '''OCAD objects:'''
:: '''Set label:''' Check this option to create also text objects with the name of waypoints and tracks.
:: '''CRT:''' Click this button and choose a cross reference table (*.crt). GPS data can assign to an OCAD object. If no cross reference table is selected then create OCAD unsymbolized objects.
: Each line of the cross reference table consists the OCAD symbol number and the Garmin symbol name.
: Example of cross reference table:
: 535.0 waypoint dot
: 536.0 campground symbol
: 540.0 scenic area symbol
:: ''Create:''' Select the waypoints and tracks in GPS data field. Click this button to create OCAD object from the selected GPS data.
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A popup menu appears when clicking the '''Right''' mouse button in GPS data field. You can clear the list, select and unselect records.

==Import from File==

Choose this command to import a GPS data file to the current map. The Load GPS data from files dialog box is displayed. Initially all importable GPS data files are listed. The following file types can be imported:
: GPX files
: FRWD files
: NMEA files
The waypoints and tracks from the imported file are listed in the Import data from GPS device dialog box.

'''OCAD objects'''
* '''Set label:''' Check this option to create also text objects with the name of waypoints and tracks.
* '''Assign Symbols:''' Check this option to assign a specified symbol to the imported objects. Otherwise OCAD will create unsymbolized objects.
* '''Create:''' Select the waypoints and tracks in GPS data field. Click this button to create OCAD object from the selected GPS data.
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A popup menu appears when clicking the '''Right''' mouse button in GPS data field. You can clear the list, select and unselect records.

'''GPS Import Settings'''
In this dialog box you can make the setting for the GPS data import. Verify also your setting in GPS receiver (e.g. data format: GARMIN)!

* '''Port: ''' Choose here the port where the GPS receiver is connected.
* '''Speed data import:''' Choose here the speed of the serial port. Garmin defines 9600 bps.
* '''Coordinate system:''' Click the '''Change''' button to select or change the coordinate system. The dialog box '''Coordinate system''' appears.

'''GPS Map Offset'''
This dialog box appears if the GPS coordinate is outside the map.

:'''Coordinate system''' If you work with GPS you must select a coordinate system. Click the Change button to select or change the coordinate system. The dialog box Coordinate system appears.

:'''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. OCAD already proposes reasonable values. You can leave those unchanged.

: '''Existing offset and angle:''' Choose this option if the map already has real world coordinates and you want to fit the imported objects to the existing coordinates.

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* '''HDOP''': In this field the HDOP (horizontal dilution of precision) is displayed. HDOP is a quality indicator for the position of the useable satellites on the local sky. HDOP values less than 4 are very good, HDOP greater than 8 bad.
* '''Precision (x Val):''' In this field the accuracy (root mean square) of specified number of last measurements is displayed. '''Filter length''' can be specified in '''GPS real time settings'''.

''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''

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==Real Time GPS==

Choose this command to map with GPS in real time. The '''GPS box''' appears lower right. The GPS receiver must be connected to the PC with serial data cable.
: [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] Important is that the coordinate system on GPS receiver is WGS84 or a UTM zone. If this is not the case, then OCAD cannot analyze the data correctly and the position is wrong (some 100 meters)!

* '''Easting:''' In this field the easting value of the coordinate is displayed. If the filter is activated then it is the averaged value.
* '''Northing:''' In this field the northing value of the coordinate is displayed. If the filter is activated then it is the averaged value.
* '''Height:''' In this field the height is displayed. If the filter is activated then it is the averaged value.
* '''DGPS:''' A green or red dot shows if DGPS signal is received.
* '''Satellites:''' In this field the number of received satellites is displayed.
* '''HDOP:''' In this field the HDOP (horizontal dilution of precision) is displayed. HDOP is a quality indicator for the position of the useable satellites on the local sky. HDOP values less than 4 are very good, HDOP greater than 8 bad.
* '''Precision (x Val):''' In this field the accuracy (root mean square) of specified number of last measurements is displayed. '''Filter length''' can be specified in '''GPS real time settings'''.

'''Start GPS Measurement'''

ADD PICTURE

Click this button to create an OCAD object with GPS. A symbol must be selected. Choose a point symbol to create an object to the GPS marker. If a line or area symbol is selected, OCAD starts with measurement and drawing. The object is represented with a thin black line.
* '''Pause GPS Measurement:''' First click: Interrupt GPS measurement without finishing the object.
: Second click: Go on with GPS measurement.
* ''' Stop GPS Measurement:''' Click this button to finish the line or area object. The object is displayed with the assigned symbol.
* ''' Find:''' Click this button if the GPS marker is not in the drawing windows. The view moves to the GPS marker.
* ''' Filter:''' Turn on/off filter. See also: GPS real time settings.
* ''' Accuracy circle:''' Turn on/off accuracy circle. See also: GPS real time settings.
* ''' Point mode:'''
: Choose '''Normal point''' option when for every position received from GPS a point should be added to the object.
: Choose '''Corner point''' option when a position should be manually added to the object by clicking '''Start GPS Measurement''' button. This option is typically used to draw objects with straight parts and corners like a fence.
: Point mode cannot be changed if a point or text object is selected.
* ''' Add position to calculate average:'''
:Click this button for every position you want include into average calculation. The number of added positions is shown in the button hint.
:Click start GPS measurement button to create the object at the calculated average position
* ''' Open GPS Real Time Settings:''' Open the GPS real time settings dialog box.

'''Real Time GPS Settings'''

Choose this command to open (activate) a GPS receiver connected to your computer.

'''Connection settings'''
Port: Choose here the port where the GPS receiver is connected. The GPS receiver must send the NMEA 0183 format.
Speed: Choose here the speed of the serial port. NMEA 0183 defines 4800 bps but some receivers may send data at a different speed.
Test: Choose this button to see the messages sent by the GPS receiver.

'''Requirements'''
* '''DGPS:''' Check this option if you are using DGPS. Positions calculated without DGPS will not be used.
: This option has no effect if the receiver does not send the GGA message. Click the Test button to see if your receiver sends a GGA message.
* '''Min. 4 satellites:''' Check this option for better precision. If this option is checked, only positions calculated from 4 or more satellites are used.
: This option has no effect if the receiver does not send the GGA message. Click the Test button to see if your receiver sends a GGA message.
* '''HDOP:''' Check this option to define an upper limit for the HDOP value.
* '''Otherwise:''' Specify if received positions should not be saved and/or not be displayed if requirements are not fulfilled.

'''Options'''
* '''Filter:''' Check this option to activate a filter and specify how many positions reported by the GPS receiver is averaged. This results in a more stable position, but the update is slower.
* '''Accuracy circle:''' Check this option to show the accuracy circle. This shows the accuracy of the last 5 measurements with a circle around the GPS marker.
* '''Auto scroll (moving map):''' Check this option to move the map automatically with the GPS marker.
* '''GPS real time mode:''' Choose between '''Geo-referenced mode''' (like OCAD 9) and '''Adjusted mode''' (like OCAD 8).

'''Coordinate system:''' Click this button to change the coordinate system. The dialog box Coordinate system appears.

'''Test GPS dialog box'''

This dialog box displays the NMEA 0183 signal from the GPS receiver.

'''Serial data'''
: If the GPS receiver sends GGA messages, those messages are displayed here. Characters 4 to 6 show the abbreviation GGA (e.g. $XXGGA...).

: If the receiver does not send GGA messages, then the RMC messages are displayed. Those messages have no information about DGPS and the number of satellites used. However, the position can still be used in OCAD.

: If the box remains empty, then the GPS receiver is sending neither of the two messages or there is a connection problem. Check that you have selected the right port in the GPS real time settings dialog box and that the GPS receiver is connected correctly to the PC.

'''Import Data from GPS Device'''
Choose this command to import data from GPS Garmin eTrex. The GPS receiver must be connected to the PC with serial data cable.

* '''GPS:''' In this field the information about the GPS receiver is displayed.
* '''Status:''' In this field the status between OCAD and GPS is displayed. If the GPS receiver is not connected click the '''Connect GPS''' button to connect.
* '''Connect GPS:''' Click this button to connect OCAD with GPS receiver. After successful connection the GPS information and the status are displayed.
* '''Settings:''' Click this button to change the GPS settings. The dialog box '''Import Data from GPS Device''' appears.
* '''GPS data:'''
:: Get waypoint: Click this button to download all waypoints. Each waypoint is displayed with a line in GPS data field.
:: Get tracks: Click this button to download all tracks. Each track is displayed with a line in GPS data field. Only the start point is displayed.
::This command can take serval minutes!
* '''OCAD objects:'''
:: '''Set label:''' Check this option to create also text objects with the name of waypoints and tracks.
:: '''CRT:''' Click this button and choose a cross reference table (*.crt). GPS data can assign to an OCAD object. If no cross reference table is selected then create OCAD unsymbolized objects.
: Each line of the cross reference table consists the OCAD symbol number and the Garmin symbol name.
: Example of cross reference table:
: 535.0 waypoint dot
: 536.0 campground symbol
: 540.0 scenic area symbol
:: ''Create:''' Select the waypoints and tracks in GPS data field. Click this button to create OCAD object from the selected GPS data.
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A popup menu appears when clicking the '''Right''' mouse button in GPS data field. You can clear the list, select and unselect records.

==Import from File==

Choose this command to import a GPS data file to the current map. The Load GPS data from files dialog box is displayed. Initially all importable GPS data files are listed. The following file types can be imported:
: GPX files
: FRWD files
: NMEA files
The waypoints and tracks from the imported file are listed in the Import data from GPS device dialog box.

'''OCAD objects'''
* '''Set label:''' Check this option to create also text objects with the name of waypoints and tracks.
* '''Assign Symbols:''' Check this option to assign a specified symbol to the imported objects. Otherwise OCAD will create unsymbolized objects.
* '''Create:''' Select the waypoints and tracks in GPS data field. Click this button to create OCAD object from the selected GPS data.
[[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] A popup menu appears when clicking the '''Right''' mouse button in GPS data field. You can clear the list, select and unselect records.

'''GPS Import Settings'''
In this dialog box you can make the setting for the GPS data import. Verify also your setting in GPS receiver (e.g. data format: GARMIN)!

* '''Port: ''' Choose here the port where the GPS receiver is connected.
* '''Speed data import:''' Choose here the speed of the serial port. Garmin defines 9600 bps.
* '''Coordinate system:''' Click the '''Change''' button to select or change the coordinate system. The dialog box '''Coordinate system''' appears.

'''GPS Map Offset'''
This dialog box appears if the GPS coordinate is outside the map.

:'''Coordinate system''' If you work with GPS you must select a coordinate system. Click the Change button to select or change the coordinate system. The dialog box Coordinate system appears.

:'''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. OCAD already proposes reasonable values. You can leave those unchanged.

: '''Existing offset and angle:''' Choose this option if the map already has real world coordinates and you want to fit the imported objects to the existing coordinates.

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[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''Laser distance drawing mode'''

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

===Server Toolbar===

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===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 used OCAD Files:''' Open one of the map files you have worked on recently.
: '''Exit OCAD:''' Terminate OCAD.

===Server/Client Menu===
: '''Connect/Disconnect:''' Connect or disconnect the connection to the server
: '''Get Objects from Current View'''
: '''Import Map:''' Import a Map from the connected server
: '''Delete Object in Database'''
: '''Check Out Selected Objects:''' Check out selected objects for editing.
: '''Check in Selected objects:''' Check out selected objects after finished edited objects .
: '''Show Checked Out Objects:''' Show current checked out objects.
: '''Database Undo:''' Undo your last move in the database.
: '''Database Redo:''' Redo your last move in the database .
: '''Generate Map Preview:''' Generate preview from current map.
: '''Do Database Maintenance:''' Upkeep Database
: '''Manage Server Bookmarks'''
: '''Show Project Information'''

===View Menu===
: '''Normal Mode:''' Normal mode view.
: '''Spot Color Mode:''' Spot color view.
: '''Draft Mode:''' Draft mode view. The background map can be seen behind the map.
: '''Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites):''' Map display transparent, background maps visible
: '''Define View Mode Loop:''' Define various view mode loops.
: '''Next View Mode in Loop:''' Switch to next defined view mode loop.
: '''Keyline:''' Shows a rough sketch, where objects has been placed .
: '''Hatch Areas:''' Display full areas as hatched areas on the screen.
: '''Anti-Aliasing:''' Anti-Aliasing view.
: '''Redraw:''' Redraw the drawing window.
: '''Pan:''' Move the view.
: '''Move To:''' Move the view to a desired position.
: '''Find Selected Objects:''' Find desired objects
: '''Zoom In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined Zoom:''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show Grid Lines:''' A grid is shown in the drawing window.
: '''Show WGS84 Grid:''' A WGS84 grid is shown in the drawing window .
: '''Show Rulers:''' Shows up and down a ruler .
: '''Ruler Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
- ADD
: '''Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object:''' Change direction of selected point object, area pattern or text.
: '''Cut object:''' Cut hole, area or line.
: '''-Cut hole:''' Cut a hole in an object.
: '''-Cut area:''' Divides an area.
: '''-Cut line:''' Divides a line.
: '''[[Crop Objects]]:''' Crop selected Object(s).
: '''Move Parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: '''Move Parallel with Distance:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel with a distance to the original object.
: '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently :
: '''[[Interpolate Objects]]:''' Interpolate selected Objects to each other.
: '''Duplicate Object:''' Duplicate (create a copy of) the selected object(s).
: '''Move and Duplicate:''' Duplicate selected object and move it.
: '''Fill, Make Border, Duplicate Identically:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: '''Reverse Object Direction:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: '''Change to Polyline:''' Change selected object to polyline.
: '''Change to Bézier Curve:''' Change selected object to a Bézier curve.
: '''Convert to Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: '''Convert to Layout Object:''' Convert selected object to layout object.
: '''[[Create Gradient]]'''
: '''Generalization'''
: '''-Generalize Buildings'''
: '''-Smooth:''' Smooth selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode.
: '''Topology'''
: '''-Join:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: '''-Select Duplicate Objects:''' Duplicate the selected object(s).
: '''-Select Self-Intersected Objects'''
: '''-Merge with Condition:''' Merge with conditions the selected objects into one object.
: '''-Create Point Objects at Line Ends'''
: '''-Close Area Objects'''
: '''-Remove Overshoots and Undershoots'''
: '''-Insert Intersections'''
: '''Change Symbol (Selected objects)'''
: '''Change Symbol (All Objects with Corresponding Symbol)'''
: '''Add Vertex:''' Insert a normal, corner or dash vertex.
: '''Remove Vertex:''' Delete a vertex from a selected object.
: '''Change Vertex Types to:''' Change vertex types for the selected object(s).
: '''[[Group 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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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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Graphical User Interface

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[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''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 used OCAD Files:''' Open one of the map files you have worked on recently.
: '''Exit OCAD:''' Terminate OCAD.

===Server/Client Menu===
: '''Connect/Disconnect:''' Connect or disconnect the connection to the server
: '''Get Objects from Current View'''
: '''Import Map:''' Import a Map from the connected server
: '''Delete Object in Database'''
: '''Check Out Selected Objects:''' Check out selected objects for editing.
: '''Check in Selected objects:''' Check out selected objects after finished edited objects .
: '''Show Checked Out Objects:''' Show current checked out objects.
: '''Database Undo:''' Undo your last move in the database.
: '''Database Redo:''' Redo your last move in the database .
: '''Generate Map Preview:''' Generate preview from current map.
: '''Do Database Maintenance:''' Upkeep Database
: '''Manage Server Bookmarks'''
: '''Show Project Information'''

===View Menu===
: '''Normal Mode:''' Normal mode view.
: '''Spot Color Mode:''' Spot color view.
: '''Draft Mode:''' Draft mode view. The background map can be seen behind the map.
: '''Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites):''' Map display transparent, background maps visible
: '''Define View Mode Loop:''' Define various view mode loops.
: '''Next View Mode in Loop:''' Switch to next defined view mode loop.
: '''Keyline:''' Shows a rough sketch, where objects has been placed .
: '''Hatch Areas:''' Display full areas as hatched areas on the screen.
: '''Anti-Aliasing:''' Anti-Aliasing view.
: '''Redraw:''' Redraw the drawing window.
: '''Pan:''' Move the view.
: '''Move To:''' Move the view to a desired position.
: '''Find Selected Objects:''' Find desired objects
: '''Zoom In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined Zoom:''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show Grid Lines:''' A grid is shown in the drawing window.
: '''Show WGS84 Grid:''' A WGS84 grid is shown in the drawing window .
: '''Show Rulers:''' Shows up and down a ruler .
: '''Ruler Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
- ADD
: '''Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object:''' Change direction of selected point object, area pattern or text.
: '''Cut object:''' Cut hole, area or line.
: '''-Cut hole:''' Cut a hole in an object.
: '''-Cut area:''' Divides an area.
: '''-Cut line:''' Divides a line.
: '''[[Crop Objects]]:''' Crop selected Object(s).
: '''Move Parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: '''Move Parallel with Distance:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel with a distance to the original object.
: '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently :
: '''[[Interpolate Objects]]:''' Interpolate selected Objects to each other.
: '''Duplicate Object:''' Duplicate (create a copy of) the selected object(s).
: '''Move and Duplicate:''' Duplicate selected object and move it.
: '''Fill, Make Border, Duplicate Identically:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: '''Reverse Object Direction:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: '''Change to Polyline:''' Change selected object to polyline.
: '''Change to Bézier Curve:''' Change selected object to a Bézier curve.
: '''Convert to Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: '''Convert to Layout Object:''' Convert selected object to layout object.
: '''[[Create Gradient]]'''
: '''Generalization'''
: '''-Generalize Buildings'''
: '''-Smooth:''' Smooth selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode.
: '''Topology'''
: '''-Join:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: '''-Select Duplicate Objects:''' Duplicate the selected object(s).
: '''-Select Self-Intersected Objects'''
: '''-Merge with Condition:''' Merge with conditions the selected objects into one object.
: '''-Create Point Objects at Line Ends'''
: '''-Close Area Objects'''
: '''-Remove Overshoots and Undershoots'''
: '''-Insert Intersections'''
: '''Change Symbol (Selected objects)'''
: '''Change Symbol (All Objects with Corresponding Symbol)'''
: '''Add Vertex:''' Insert a normal, corner or dash vertex.
: '''Remove Vertex:''' Delete a vertex from a selected object.
: '''Change Vertex Types to:''' Change vertex types for the selected object(s).
: '''[[Group 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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS:'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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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Graphical User Interface

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[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''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 used OCAD Files:''' Open one of the map files you have worked on recently.
: '''Exit OCAD:''' Terminate OCAD.

===Server/Client Menu===
: '''Connect/Disconnect:''' Connect or disconnect the connection to the server
: '''Get Objects from Current View'''
: '''Import Map:''' Import a Map from the connected server
: '''Delete Object in Database'''
: '''Check Out Selected Objects:''' Check out selected objects for editing.
: '''Check in Selected objects:''' Check out selected objects after finished edited objects .
: '''Show Checked Out Objects:''' Show current checked out objects.
: '''Database Undo:''' Undo your last move in the database.
: '''Database Redo:''' Redo your last move in the database .
: '''Generate Map Preview:''' Generate preview from current map.
: '''Do Database Maintenance:''' Upkeep Database
: '''Manage Server Bookmarks'''
: '''Show Project Information'''

===View Menu===
: '''Normal Mode:''' Normal mode view.
: '''Spot Color Mode:''' Spot color view.
: '''Draft Mode:''' Draft mode view. The background map can be seen behind the map.
: '''Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites):''' Map display transparent, background maps visible
: '''Define View Mode Loop:''' Define various view mode loops.
: '''Next View Mode in Loop:''' Switch to next defined view mode loop.
: '''Keyline:''' Shows a rough sketch, where objects has been placed .
: '''Hatch Areas:''' Display full areas as hatched areas on the screen.
: '''Anti-Aliasing:''' Anti-Aliasing view.
: '''Redraw:''' Redraw the drawing window.
: '''Pan:''' Move the view.
: '''Move To:''' Move the view to a desired position.
: '''Find Selected Objects:''' Find desired objects
: '''Zoom In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined Zoom:''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show Grid Lines:''' A grid is shown in the drawing window.
: '''Show WGS84 Grid:''' A WGS84 grid is shown in the drawing window .
: '''Show Rulers:''' Shows up and down a ruler .
: '''Ruler Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
- ADD
: '''Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object:''' Change direction of selected point object, area pattern or text.
: '''Cut object:''' Cut hole, area or line.
: '''-Cut hole:''' Cut a hole in an object.
: '''-Cut area:''' Divides an area.
: '''-Cut line:''' Divides a line.
: '''[[Crop Objects]]:''' Crop selected Object(s).
: '''Move Parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: '''Move Parallel with Distance:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel with a distance to the original object.
: '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently :
: '''[[Interpolate Objects]]:''' Interpolate selected Objects to each other.
: '''Duplicate Object:''' Duplicate (create a copy of) the selected object(s).
: '''Move and Duplicate:''' Duplicate selected object and move it.
: '''Fill, Make Border, Duplicate Identically:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: '''Reverse Object Direction:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: '''Change to Polyline:''' Change selected object to polyline.
: '''Change to Bézier Curve:''' Change selected object to a Bézier curve.
: '''Convert to Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: '''Convert to Layout Object:''' Convert selected object to layout object.
: '''[[Create Gradient]]'''
: '''Generalization'''
: '''-Generalize Buildings'''
: '''-Smooth:''' Smooth selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode.
: '''Topology'''
: '''-Join:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: '''-Select Duplicate Objects:''' Duplicate the selected object(s).
: '''-Select Self-Intersected Objects'''
: '''-Merge with Condition:''' Merge with conditions the selected objects into one object.
: '''-Create Point Objects at Line Ends'''
: '''-Close Area Objects'''
: '''-Remove Overshoots and Undershoots'''
: '''-Insert Intersections'''
: '''Change Symbol (Selected objects)'''
: '''Change Symbol (All Objects with Corresponding Symbol)'''
: '''Add Vertex:''' Insert a normal, corner or dash vertex.
: '''Remove Vertex:''' Delete a vertex from a selected object.
: '''Change Vertex Types to:''' Change vertex types for the selected object(s).
: '''[[Group 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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS:'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS:'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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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Graphical User Interface

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[[File:GUI.jpg|GUI]]

==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.
: ADD PICTURE '''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 used OCAD Files:''' Open one of the map files you have worked on recently.
: '''Exit OCAD:''' Terminate OCAD.

===Server/Client Menu===
: '''Connect/Disconnect:''' Connect or disconnect the connection to the server
: '''Get Objects from Current View'''
: '''Import Map:''' Import a Map from the connected server
: '''Delete Object in Database'''
: '''Check Out Selected Objects:''' Check out selected objects for editing.
: '''Check in Selected objects:''' Check out selected objects after finished edited objects .
: '''Show Checked Out Objects:''' Show current checked out objects.
: '''Database Undo:''' Undo your last move in the database.
: '''Database Redo:''' Redo your last move in the database .
: '''Generate Map Preview:''' Generate preview from current map.
: '''Do Database Maintenance:''' Upkeep Database
: '''Manage Server Bookmarks'''
: '''Show Project Information'''

===View Menu===
: '''Normal Mode:''' Normal mode view.
: '''Spot Color Mode:''' Spot color view.
: '''Draft Mode:''' Draft mode view. The background map can be seen behind the map.
: '''Draft Mode (Only Background Map Favorites):''' Map display transparent, background maps visible
: '''Define View Mode Loop:''' Define various view mode loops.
: '''Next View Mode in Loop:''' Switch to next defined view mode loop.
: '''Keyline:''' Shows a rough sketch, where objects has been placed .
: '''Hatch Areas:''' Display full areas as hatched areas on the screen.
: '''Anti-Aliasing:''' Anti-Aliasing view.
: '''Redraw:''' Redraw the drawing window.
: '''Pan:''' Move the view.
: '''Move To:''' Move the view to a desired position.
: '''Find Selected Objects:''' Find desired objects
: '''Zoom In:''' Display the map with a higher magnification.
: '''Zoom Out:''' Display a larger area of the map.
: '''Zoom to Selected Objects:''' Move screen zoom to selected objects .
: '''Show Entire Map:''' Display the entire map on the screen.
: '''Zoom:''' Select the magnification in which the map is displayed.
: '''User Defined Zoom:''' Choose this command to set view to a specified zoom factor.
: '''Bookmarks:''' Create and manage bookmarks of view.
: '''-Create:''' Create a new bookmark
: '''-Manage:''' Manage available bookmarks
: '''Show Grid Lines:''' A grid is shown in the drawing window.
: '''Show WGS84 Grid:''' A WGS84 grid is shown in the drawing window .
: '''Show Rulers:''' Shows up and down a ruler .
: '''Ruler Guide:''' Show and manage ruler guides
: '''-Show:''' Show vertically or horizontally ruler guide
: '''-Manage:''' Add new ruler guide.

===Select Menu===
: '''Select and Edit Object:''' Select, move or stretch object(s).
: '''Select Object and Edit Vertex:''' Select or move vertex of object(s).
: '''Select Objects by Symbol:''' Select all objects with same symbol .
: '''Select Objects by Property:''' Select all objects with same properties.
: '''Select All:''' Select all objects in map.
: '''Clear Selection:''' Nothing is selected.
: '''Invert Selection:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be selected and vice versa
: '''Select Next Object:''' Selects the next obvious object.
: '''Save Selection:''' Save current selection for later use.
: '''Reload Selection:''' Reload saved selection.
: '''Edit Selection:''' Manage saved selection.
: '''Select Group:''' Select a group of objects.

===Object menu===
: '''Cut:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard and delete them in the current map.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected object(s) to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Insert the object(s) in the clipboard into the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected object(s).
: '''Rotate Object:''' Rotate object(s).
: '''-Rotate:''' Rotate the selected object(s).
: '''-Rotate Object by Angle:''' Rotate the selected point object(s) by specifying a rotation angle.
: '''Align Objects:''' Align the selected objects horizontally or vertically.
- ADD
: '''Indicate Direction of Area Pattern, Point or Text Object:''' Change direction of selected point object, area pattern or text.
: '''Cut object:''' Cut hole, area or line.
: '''-Cut hole:''' Cut a hole in an object.
: '''-Cut area:''' Divides an area.
: '''-Cut line:''' Divides a line.
: '''[[Crop Objects]]:''' Crop selected Object(s).
: '''Move Parallel:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel to the original object.
: '''Move Parallel with Distance:''' Move the selected line or area object parallel with a distance to the original object.
: '''Reshape:''' To shape (something) again or differently :
: '''[[Interpolate Objects]]:''' Interpolate selected Objects to each other.
: '''Duplicate Object:''' Duplicate (create a copy of) the selected object(s).
: '''Move and Duplicate:''' Duplicate selected object and move it.
: '''Fill, Make Border, Duplicate Identically:''' Fill a line or area object(s) with area object(s) or make line border of area object(s).
: '''Merge:''' Merge multiple line, area and text objects into one object.
: '''Reverse Object Direction:''' Reverse the direction of the selected line object(s).
: '''Change to Polyline:''' Change selected object to polyline.
: '''Change to Bézier Curve:''' Change selected object to a Bézier curve.
: '''Convert to Graphic Object:''' Convert the selected object(s) to their graphic elements (lines and areas).
: '''Convert to Layout Object:''' Convert selected object to layout object.
: '''[[Create Gradient]]'''
: '''Generalization'''
: '''-Generalize Buildings'''
: '''-Smooth:''' Smooth selected line or area object(s) drawn in freehand mode.
: '''Topology'''
: '''-Join:''' Move the ends of the selected line object to connect to adjoining objects.
: '''-Select Duplicate Objects:''' Duplicate the selected object(s).
: '''-Select Self-Intersected Objects'''
: '''-Merge with Condition:''' Merge with conditions the selected objects into one object.
: '''-Create Point Objects at Line Ends'''
: '''-Close Area Objects'''
: '''-Remove Overshoots and Undershoots'''
: '''-Insert Intersections'''
: '''Change Symbol (Selected objects)'''
: '''Change Symbol (All Objects with Corresponding Symbol)'''
: '''Add Vertex:''' Insert a normal, corner or dash vertex.
: '''Remove Vertex:''' Delete a vertex from a selected object.
: '''Change Vertex Types to:''' Change vertex types for the selected object(s).
: '''[[Group 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 Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
: '''Realtime GPS:''' ''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS'''

===Symbol Menu===
: '''New:''' Create a new symbol.
: '''Edit:''' Define or redefine the selected symbol.
: '''Icon:''' Draw or edit the symbol's icon, which appears in the symbol box.
: '''Enlarge/Reduce:''' Enlarge or reduce the selected symbol or all symbols.
: '''Copy:''' Copy the selected symbol to the clipboard.
: '''Paste:''' Copy a symbol from the clipboard to the current map.
: '''Delete:''' Delete the selected symbol.
: '''Duplicate:''' Make a copy of the selected symbol.
: '''Sort Symbol Box:''' Sort the symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-By Number:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by number.
: '''-By Color:''' Sort symbol in symbol box by color.
: '''-By Status (Normal, Protect or Hide):''' Sort symbol in symbol box by status.
: '''Select:''' Select certain symbols in the symbol box.
: '''-Used:''' Select used symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Unused:''' Select unused symbols in symbol box.
: '''-Invert:''' Change current selection such that everything previously unselected will now be and vice versa.
: '''-All:''' Select all symbols in symbol box.
: '''-By Color:''' Select all Symbols with same color .
: '''Normal:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) appear normal.
: '''Protect:''' Make objects with the selected symbol(s) protected from editing.
: '''Hide:''' Objects with the selected symbol(s) do not appear.
: '''Show Unsymbolized Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Show Graphic Objects:''' Normal / Hide.
: '''Image Objects:''' Normal / Protect / Hide
: '''-Normal:''' Selected Symbols are not protected and not hidden.
: '''-Protect:''' Selected symbol(s) are visible but cannot be edited.
: '''-Hide:''' Selected symbol(s) are not visible .
: '''Show Symbol Favorites:''' Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
: '''Add To Favorites:''' Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
: '''Remove From Favorites:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
: '''Show Symbol Tree:''' Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
: '''Remove From Symbol Tree:''' Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
: '''Symbol Information:''' Show information of the selected symbol.

===Map Menu===
: '''Optimize/Repair:''' Remove empty space in the map file and repair damaged objects.
: '''Set Scale and Coordinate System:''' Set map scale and define the coordinate system.
: '''Change Scale:''' Change the scale of the map and enlarge/reduce the map according to the new scale.
: '''Create Map Grid:''' Create grid lines on the map.
: '''Create WGS84 Grid:''' Create a WGS84 grid on your current view.
: '''Hide:''' Hide the map on the screen.
: '''Transform:''' Adjust the map to the background map.
: '''-Move:''' Move the entire map to a different location in the coordinate system.
: '''-Stretch / Shrink:''' Stretch (enlarge or reduce) the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''-Mirror:''' Mirror the entire map horizontally or vertically.
: '''Rotate Map:''' Rotate the entire map.
: '''Change Coordinate System:''' Change current coordinate system to another.
: '''Affine:''' Adjust the whole map on background map or on grid.
: '''Rubbersheeting:''' Adjust a part of the map on a georeferenced background map.
: '''Center map to Drawing Area'''
: '''Convert Imported Layers to Symbol:''' Convert the layers of an imported *.dxf or *.ai file.
: '''Convert Area or Line Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert area to point object(s).
: '''Convert Text Objects to Point Objects:''' Convert text to point object(s).
: '''Export Objects by Selected Symbol:''' Export all objects with a selected symbol to a new map file.
: '''Export Selected Objects'''
: '''Export Part of Map'''
: '''Colors:''' Define or edit the colors of the current map.
: '''Define Spot Colors:''' Define the spot colors of the current map.
: '''Load Colors From:''' Load a color table from another map.
: '''Load Colors and Symbols From:''' Load the symbol set from another map.
: '''Compare Colors and Symbols:''' Compare two symbol sets.
: '''Convert Text Objects from OEM to Unicode:''' Convert text objects from OEM to Unicode.
: '''Map Information:''' Show map information.

===Layout Menu===
: '''Edit Layout Objects'''
: '''Import Layout'''
: '''Save Layout'''
: '''Add Layout Image'''
: '''Move Layout Image'''
: '''Protect'''
: '''Hide'''
: '''Add Map Legend:''' Add a map legend with all your created symbols.
: '''Create Graticule Name Index'''
: '''Create Name Index'''

===Database Menu===
: '''Manage Database Connections:''' Create and edit datasets.
: '''Create Links:''' Create OCAD objects out of the database.
: '''Create Objects from Table:''' Create OCAD objects from database records.
: '''Symbols'''
: '''Texts'''
: '''Angles:''' Assign angle information from the open dataset(s) to the objects.
: '''Merge Objects by Database Field Values'''
: '''Linked Objects without Corresponding Record'''
: '''Delete Database Record when Deleting Object:''' If the option is turned on and an OCAD object with a linked database record is deleted, the database record is deleted, too.
: '''Create Database Record when Cutting Object'''

===Background Map Menu===
: '''Scan:''' Scan a background map using a TWAIN interface.
: '''-Acquire:''' Acquire a background map
: '''-Select Source:''' Select source from which the background map acquire
: '''Open:''' Open a scanned background map stored in a file.
: '''Adjust:''' Adjust the background maps in horizontal and vertical directions.
: '''Hide All:''' Hide the background maps temporarily.
: '''Manage:''' Set options for displaying and printing the background maps.
: '''WMS - Web Map Service:''' Add background map from WMS

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

===GPS Menu===
''(This function is only available in OCAD Professional!)''
: '''Realtime GPS:'''
: '''Open GPS real time'''
: '''Adjust GPS:''' Adjusts your basemap to the coordinates provided by the GPS.
: '''Import Data from GPS Device:''' Imports a GPS data file to the current map.
: '''Import from file:''' Import data from *.gpx, *.frwd or *.nmea files.
: '''Connect to Laser Distance Meter'''

===Options Menu===
: '''OCAD Preferences:''' Options for your individual working methods.
: '''Shortcuts:''' Define or change keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
: '''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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Background Map

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80.238.171.79: /* Adjust the Map to the Background map */

==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]]

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'''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.
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===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.

===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'''

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: ''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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