Drawing Orienteering Maps in OCAD - Revision history

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	===Mobile Mapping===		===Mobile Mapping===
	Mobile mapping with the OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App has several advantages over a traditional pen and paper terrain survey:		Mobile mapping with the OCAD App has several advantages over a traditional pen and paper terrain survey:
	*Possibility to switch between different background maps		*Possibility to switch between different background maps
	*Use of GPS for position determination and trajectory		*Use of GPS for position determination and trajectory
	*Different colours and line thickness, plus an eraser tool		*Draw, edit and delete map objects
			*Different sketch colours and line thickness, plus an eraser tool
	*Manage multiple projects on one device		*Manage multiple projects on one device
	*Promote collaboration thanks to OCAD Cloud Transfer (event adviser, controller, course setter with map maker)		*Promote collaboration thanks to OCAD Cloud Transfer (event adviser, controller, course setter with map maker)
	*No more scanning and matching of the paper sketch necessary, as ~~sketches~~ from app are georeferenced		*No more scanning and matching of the paper sketch necessary, as sketch and vector objects from app are georeferenced

	[[File:Hint.jpg]] If you are interested in buying a tablet, you can find some recommendations '''[[Technical_Data#Mobile_Mapping\|here]]'''.		[[File:Hint.jpg]] If you are interested in buying a tablet, you can find some recommendations '''[[Technical_Data#Mobile_Mapping\|here]]'''.
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	OCAD has been developped as a Desktop application. However, OCAD also runs on Windows tablets.		OCAD has been developped as a Desktop application. However, OCAD also runs on Windows tablets.

	+ You have the full OCAD functionality ~~and can draw the map directly in the terrain, instead of just draw sketches~~.		+ You have the full OCAD functionality.

	- Operation is not as ergonomic as in OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App, which has been designed for mobile devices.		- Operation is not as ergonomic as in OCAD App, which has been designed for mobile devices.

	[[File:RuggedTablet.png]]		[[File:RuggedTablet.png]]

ANK: /* Display of the base map in OCAD */

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Display of the base map in OCAD

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	[[File:DEMReadyForMapping.PNG\|800px]]		[[File:DEMReadyForMapping.PNG\|800px]]

	The transparency (T) of the background map can also be set here. For example, an aerial photograph can be combined with a vegetation height map. The transparency ~~cannot be~~ set later in the OCAD ~~Sketch app~~.		The transparency (T) of the background map can also be set here. For example, an aerial photograph can be combined with a vegetation height map. The transparency can also set later in the OCAD App.

	Switch to '''[[View_Mode#Draft_Mode\|Draft Mode]]''' in the '''[[View]]''' menu. This makes the drawing area transparent, and the background maps are visible under the map.		Switch to '''[[View_Mode#Draft_Mode\|Draft Mode]]''' in the '''[[View]]''' menu. This makes the drawing area transparent, and the background maps are visible under the map.

ANK: /* OCAD on Android or iOS devices */

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OCAD on Android or iOS devices

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	All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]		All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]

	[[File:OCADApp_BuerenflueEntireMap.jpg\|~~800px~~]]		[[File:OCADApp_BuerenflueEntireMap.jpg\|580px]]

	====OCAD on Windows Tablet====		====OCAD on Windows Tablet====

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	All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]		All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]

	[[File:OCADApp_BuerenflueEntireMap.jpg]]		[[File:OCADApp_BuerenflueEntireMap.jpg\|800px]]

	====OCAD on Windows Tablet====		====OCAD on Windows Tablet====

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	All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]		All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]

	[[File:~~WPSliderSketchApp04~~.~~png~~]]		[[File:OCADApp_BuerenflueEntireMap.jpg]]

	====OCAD on Windows Tablet====		====OCAD on Windows Tablet====

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	====OCAD on Android or iOS devices====		====OCAD on Android or iOS devices====
	The '''[[~~OCAD_Sketch_App~~\|OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App]]''' complements the desktop version of OCAD and runs on Android and iOS devices. It is designed for mapping in the field – both for new mapping as well as revisions, feedback from course planners or map reviewers. The OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS). Search for ''OCAD ~~Sketch~~''.		The '''[[OCAD_App\|OCAD App]]''' complements the desktop version of OCAD and runs on Android and iOS devices. It is designed for mapping in the field – both for new mapping as well as revisions, feedback from course planners or map reviewers. The OCAD App can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS). Search for ''OCAD''.

	~~+ Very ergonomic and intuitive to use. Designed specifically for mobile mapping.~~

	~~- Only sketches can be drawn and not OCAD objects directly~~.

	All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]		All information about the OCAD is available at [https://www.ocad.com/app https://www.ocad.com/app]

ANK: /* New Map */

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New Map

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	If you have imported geodata in the first sep, use a CRT file to ensure that the imported objects are assigned to the correct OCAD symbols.		If you have imported geodata in the first sep, use a CRT file to ensure that the imported objects are assigned to the correct OCAD symbols.

	[[File:NMW symbolSet.png\|700px]]		[[File:NMW symbolSet.png\|700px]]

ANK: /* Tipps and Tricks */

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Tipps and Tricks

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	==Tipps and Tricks==		==Tipps and Tricks==
			*Define '''[[Options#Shortcuts\|Shortcuts]]''' for faster drawing and editing.
	*Create a '''[[Map#Create_Map_Grid\|Map Grid]]''' and set e.g. to 10m to get a be better sense of distance in the terrain.		*Create a '''[[Map#Create_Map_Grid\|Map Grid]]''' and set e.g. to 10m to get a be better sense of distance in the terrain.
	*[[Tips_with_Keyboard_and_Mouse\|Tips with Keyboard and Mouse]] to optimize your drawing and editing skills in OCAD.		*'''[[Tips_with_Keyboard_and_Mouse\|Tips with Keyboard and Mouse]]''' to optimize your drawing and editing skills in OCAD.
	*Read '''[[Copy_from_Map_to_Map\|here]]''' how to copy objects or symbols from one map to another map or how to create a own Symbol Set.		*Read '''[[Copy_from_Map_to_Map\|here]]''' how to copy objects or symbols from one map to another map or how to create a own Symbol Set.

ANK: /* Symbols */

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Symbols

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	The actual ISOM Symbol Sets of OCAD contains the latest CMYK color value. However, they may change from time to time. The latest CMYK color values can be found [[https://orienteering.org/resources/mapping/ here]].		The actual ISOM Symbol Sets of OCAD contains the latest CMYK color value. However, they may change from time to time. The latest CMYK color values can be found [[https://orienteering.org/resources/mapping/ here]].

	~~===Symbols===~~		===Symbol Sets for Orienteering Maps===
	====Symbol Sets for Orienteering Maps====		OCAD provides many predefined symbol sets for orientation maps and continuously adapts them to the currently valid specifications.
	OCAD ~~delivers~~ many predefined ~~Symbol Sets~~ for ~~Orienteering~~ maps and ~~are part of OCAD~~.		Select one of the symbol sets when starting a new file.
	~~Choose~~ one of the ~~Symbol Set,~~ when ~~you start~~ a new file ~~'''File -> New'''.~~
	~~The latest ISOM (International Specification for Orienteering Maps) is ISOM 2017 for Forest Maps. If your~~
	~~map is still in an older ISOM standard, you can change the symbols to ISOM 2017 under '''Map -> [[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|Symbol Set Conversion]]'''~~.

	~~For Sprint Maps~~ the ~~latest specification is ISSprOM 2019.~~		See the page '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview\|Symbol Set Overview]]''' to get an overview of the current and old symbol sets that are used in orienteering sports.
	~~The~~ symbol sets are ~~also delivered for Ski and Bike~~ orienteering.
			If your map is still in an older standard, you can change the symbols with the '''[[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|Symbol Set Conversion]]''' function.

	==Print and Export==		==Print and Export==

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Colors

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	==Colors and Symbols==		==Colors and Symbols==
	===Colors===		===Colors===
	In the '''~~Map ->~~ [[Colors]]''' dialog you can manage the colors of the symbols. You shouldn’t change something in the list, when you don’t know what you are doing.		In the '''[[Colors]]''' dialog you can manage the colors of the symbols. You shouldn’t change something in the list, when you don’t know what you are doing.
	The order of the colors in the color list regulates the overlaying: a color covers at the printing all the colors that are below.		The order of the colors in the color list regulates the overlaying: a color covers at the printing all the colors that are below.

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	==Tipps and Tricks==		==Tipps and Tricks==
			*Define '''[[Options#Shortcuts\|Shortcuts]]''' for faster drawing and editing.
	*Create a '''[[Map#Create_Map_Grid\|Map Grid]]''' and set e.g. to 10m to get a be better sense of distance in the terrain.		*Create a '''[[Map#Create_Map_Grid\|Map Grid]]''' and set e.g. to 10m to get a be better sense of distance in the terrain.
	*[[Tips_with_Keyboard_and_Mouse\|Tips with Keyboard and Mouse]] to optimize your drawing and editing skills in OCAD.		*'''[[Tips_with_Keyboard_and_Mouse\|Tips with Keyboard and Mouse]]''' to optimize your drawing and editing skills in OCAD.
	*Read '''[[Copy_from_Map_to_Map\|here]]''' how to copy objects or symbols from one map to another map or how to create a own Symbol Set.		*Read '''[[Copy_from_Map_to_Map\|here]]''' how to copy objects or symbols from one map to another map or how to create a own Symbol Set.