Drawing an Object - Revision history

KLH: /* Fill Bounded Area Mode File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering */

2024-04-18T15:16:14Z

Fill Bounded Area Mode File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering

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	The function runs reliably with a large zoom level for smaller areas. The samller the zoom level is selected and the larger and more complex the area to be filled, the longer the function takes.		The function runs reliably with a large zoom level for smaller areas. The samller the zoom level is selected and the larger and more complex the area to be filled, the longer the function takes.

	The function is only supported for zoom factors bigger than 4. Areas or closed line objects that are inside a bordered area are not taken into account.		: [[File:Hint.jpg\|hint]] The function is only supported for zoom factors bigger than 4.
			: [[File:Hint.jpg\|hint]] Areas or closed line objects that are inside a bordered area are not taken into account.

	[[File:FillBoundedAreasLimits.png]]		[[File:FillBoundedAreasLimits.png]]

ANK: /* Draw a Curve File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteeringThis function is available in OCAD Starter.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteeringThis function is available in OCAD Course Setting.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering */

2023-04-26T06:06:50Z

Draw a Curve File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteeringThis function is available in OCAD Starter.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteeringThis function is available in OCAD Course Setting.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering

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	Beside the Bézier Curve mode, you can change in the OCAD Preferences to the [[OCAD_Preferences#Drawing_B.C3.A9zier_curves\|Adobe Illustrator mode]].		Beside the Bézier Curve mode, you can change in the OCAD Preferences to the [[OCAD_Preferences#Drawing_B.C3.A9zier_curves\|Adobe Illustrator mode]].

	[[File:Hint.jpg\|hint]] ~~Download this [http://www.ocad.com/schulung/UebungBezier.zip~~ exercise] to draw Bézier curves.		[[File:Hint.jpg\|hint]] In the OCAD program, go to Menu File > OCAD Sample Maps where you find an exercise to draw Bézier curves.

	: [[File:InflectionPointOfBezierCurve.PNG\|Inflection point of a Bézier curve]]		: [[File:InflectionPointOfBezierCurve.PNG\|Inflection point of a Bézier curve]]

ANK: /* Fill Bounded Area Mode File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering */

2023-03-28T08:38:04Z

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	The function runs reliably with a large zoom level for smaller areas. The samller the zoom level is selected and the larger and more complex the area to be filled, the longer the function takes.		The function runs reliably with a large zoom level for smaller areas. The samller the zoom level is selected and the larger and more complex the area to be filled, the longer the function takes.

	The function is only supported for zoom factors bigger than 1. Areas or closed line objects that are inside a bordered area are not taken into account.		The function is only supported for zoom factors bigger than 4. Areas or closed line objects that are inside a bordered area are not taken into account.

	[[File:FillBoundedAreasLimits.png]]		[[File:FillBoundedAreasLimits.png]]

ANK: /* Live Preview */

2021-11-22T10:49:19Z

Live Preview

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	== Live Preview==		== Live Preview==
	The live preview can be turned on in the '''OCAD Preferences''' in the menu '''Options''' and check '''Enable Live Preview''' in the category '''Drawing and Editing'''.		The live preview can be turned on in the '''OCAD Preferences''' in the menu '''Options''' and check '''[[OCAD_Preferences#Enable_live_preview\|Enable Live Preview]]''' in the category '''Drawing and Editing'''.

	[[File:LivePreview.PNG]]		[[File:LivePreview.PNG]]

ANK: /* Fill Bounded Area Mode File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering */

2021-09-15T11:41:06Z

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	: [[File:IconFillBoundedAreaMode.png]]		: [[File:IconFillBoundedAreaMode.png]]
	: [[File:FillBoundedArea.gif]]		: [[File:FillBoundedArea.gif]]

	~~Note: The function is still a Beta version. Feedbacks to info@ocad.com are very welcome.~~

	Use the function to automatically fill empty areas that are bounded by various objects from line or area symbols.		Use the function to automatically fill empty areas that are bounded by various objects from line or area symbols.
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	The area, that is entirely surrounded by objects will be filled with the selected symbol. If the area is not surrounded entirely by objects, the current view of the drawing window will be filled.		The area, that is entirely surrounded by objects will be filled with the selected symbol. If the area is not surrounded entirely by objects, the current view of the drawing window will be filled.

	If you work with orienteering symbol sets (ISSprOM 2019, ISOM 2017), the function will ignore certain symbols like contours ~~and~~ north lines.		If you work with orienteering symbol sets (ISSprOM 2019, ISOM 2017), the function will ignore certain symbols like contours, north lines and course planning symbols.


	The function runs reliably with a large zoom level for smaller areas. The samller the zoom level is selected and the larger and more complex the area to be filled, the longer the function takes.		The function runs reliably with a large zoom level for smaller areas. The samller the zoom level is selected and the larger and more complex the area to be filled, the longer the function takes.

ANK: /* Draw a Freehand Line File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteeringThis function is available in OCAD Starter.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering */

2021-08-25T13:43:38Z

Draw a Freehand Line File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteeringThis function is available in OCAD Starter.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering

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	If you draw in freehand mode the same way as in straight mode, normal points will be placed at the corners. Unlike corner points, normal points do not affect dashed lines.		If you draw in freehand mode the same way as in straight mode, normal points will be placed at the corners. Unlike corner points, normal points do not affect dashed lines.

			[[File:Hint.jpg]] For tablets, there is the option '''[[OCAD_Preferences#Freehand_mode:_Adapted_for_tablet_with_pen\|Freehand mode: Adapted for tablet with pen]]''', which is highy recommended.

	==Sketch mode [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG\|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.\|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG\|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.\|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]][[File:Sta40px.PNG\|This function is available in OCAD Starter.\|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==		==Sketch mode [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG\|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.\|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG\|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.\|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]][[File:Sta40px.PNG\|This function is available in OCAD Starter.\|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==

ANK: /* Fill Bounded Area Mode File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering */

2021-03-29T09:22:30Z

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	#Click into some empty area in the drawing window.		#Click into some empty area in the drawing window.

	The area, that is entirely surrounded by objects will be filled with the selected symbol. If the area is not ~~delimited~~ by ~~any~~ objects, the current view of the drawing window will be filled.		The area, that is entirely surrounded by objects will be filled with the selected symbol. If the area is not surrounded entirely by objects, the current view of the drawing window will be filled.

	If you work with orienteering symbol sets (ISSprOM 2019, ISOM 2017), the function will ignore certain symbols like contours and north lines.		If you work with orienteering symbol sets (ISSprOM 2019, ISOM 2017), the function will ignore certain symbols like contours and north lines.

ANK: /* Fill Bounded Area Mode File:Space.PNGThis function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartographyThis function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering */

2021-03-29T09:21:27Z

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	#Click into some empty area in the drawing window.		#Click into some empty area in the drawing window.

	The area, that is entirely ~~delimited~~ by objects will be filled with the selected symbol. If the area is not delimited by any objects, the current view of the drawing window will be filled.		The area, that is entirely surrounded by objects will be filled with the selected symbol. If the area is not delimited by any objects, the current view of the drawing window will be filled.

	If you work with orienteering symbol sets (ISSprOM 2019, ISOM 2017), the function will ignore certain symbols like contours and north lines.		If you work with orienteering symbol sets (ISSprOM 2019, ISOM 2017), the function will ignore certain symbols like contours and north lines.

ANK at 09:27, 26 March 2021

2021-03-26T09:27:16Z

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 # 	Click the left mouse button when you have finished drawing and the help line is transformed into the selected line or area symbol.
 If you draw in freehand mode the same way as in straight mode, normal points will be placed at the corners. Unlike corner points, normal points do not affect dashed lines.
 ==Draw a Rectangular Area [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]][[File:Sta40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Starter.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==
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 This drawing tool is used to draw several point objects that are placed on a line with a constant interval.
 # Choose a point symbol in the symbol box.
-# Choose the drawing tool Drawing multiple point objects from the Edit and Drawing toolbar.
+# Choose the drawing tool '''Drawing multiple point objects''' from the Edit and Drawing toolbar.
 # Draw a line from the position of the first to the position of the last feature.
 # The Dialog Draw Multiple Point Objects appears:
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 : [[File:Hint.jpg|hint]] If the number of objects is 1, the objects position will be in the center of the drawn line.
-==Laser Rangefinder Drawing Mode [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==
+==Fill Bounded Area Mode [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==
-: [[File:Icon_LaserDistance.PNG]]
+[[File:FillBoundedAreasLimits.png]]
 ==Numerical Drawing Mode [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==
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 # Enter the length in mm or m in the '''Length''' field and enter the '''Angle''' in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. A help line appears that displays the distance and azimuth from the starting point. Repeat this process as often as necessary; the help line is extended each time. Click '''End''' once you have entered the final distance and azimuth values.
 # The sections are then transformed into the selected line or area symbol.
 ==Place a Text Object [[File:Space.PNG]][[File:Mas40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Mapping Solution.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-cartography]][[File:Ori40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Orienteering.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]][[File:Sta40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Starter.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]][[File:CS40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Course Setting.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]==

ANK at 09:58, 3 February 2021

2021-02-03T09:58:40Z

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	==Tips with Keyboard and Mouse==		==Tips with Keyboard and Mouse==
			With OCAD you can draw very efficienty - if you know the right tricks.

	Please visit the '''[[Tips_with_Keyboard_and_Mouse#Drawing\|Tips with Keyboard and Mouse]]''' page for more information.		Please visit the '''[[Tips_with_Keyboard_and_Mouse#Drawing\|Tips with Keyboard and Mouse]]''' page for more information.

			Definitely worth a look, also for an expericened OCAD user!
	<br><br>		<br><br>
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	Back to [[Main Page]]		Back to [[Main Page]]

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	Beside the Bézier Curve mode, you can change in the OCAD Preferences to the [[OCAD_Preferences#Drawing_B.C3.A9zier_curves\|Adobe Illustrator mode]].		Beside the Bézier Curve mode, you can change in the OCAD Preferences to the [[OCAD_Preferences#Drawing_B.C3.A9zier_curves\|Adobe Illustrator mode]].

	[[File:Hint.jpg\|hint]] ~~Download this [http://www.ocad.com/schulung/UebungBezier.zip~~ exercise] to draw Bézier curves.		[[File:Hint.jpg\|hint]] In the OCAD program, go to Menu File > OCAD Sample Maps where you find an exercise to draw Bézier curves.

	: [[File:InflectionPointOfBezierCurve.PNG\|Inflection point of a Bézier curve]]		: [[File:InflectionPointOfBezierCurve.PNG\|Inflection point of a Bézier curve]]