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ANK: /* Map Scales for a Course Setting Project */

2023-02-21T09:22:37Z

Map Scales for a Course Setting Project

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	= Map Scales for a Course Setting Project =		= Map Scales for a Course Setting Project =

	~~[[File:Hint.jpg]] The description below is outdated. We recommend to use~~ the '''[[Canvases]]''' command from the Course Setting menu to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as pdfs in different scales and layouts.		Use the '''[[Canvases]]''' command from the Course Setting menu to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as pdfs in different scales and layouts.

	~~== General ==~~

	~~At some competitions it's common to have different scales for different age groups.~~

	~~There are several ways to do so.~~

	~~Most important appear and the following points.~~
	*'''Clarify early''' on who is responsible for what (course setter, controller, map maker, ...)
	*'''Define a workflow''' according to the needs and possibilities.
	*'''Test in advance''' early the selected workflow.

	~~==Example: Long Distance competition with three different scales==~~
	~~: 1:15'000 for Elite and Junior classes.~~
	~~: 1:7'500 for Veterans older than 60 and kids younger than 12.~~
	~~: 1:10'000 for all other categories.~~

	~~Here's '''one of many possible ways''' how to deal with it:~~

	~~[[File:MapScale DifferentScalesCS.png\|400px]]~~

	~~Work with just ONE ''[Course Setting File]'' and ONE ''[Map File]'' to avoid errors.~~

	*'''Step 1''': Open your 1:15’000 ''[Map File]''. There should not be any kind of layout in this map, just the map itself.
	*'''Step 2''': Create three different ''[Layout Files]''.
	~~:Open a new 1:15’000 symbol set.~~
	~~:Load the ''[Map File]'' 1:15’000 as Background Map.~~
	~~:Create the layout, which fits for this map. Add Title, Texts, Logos, North Arrows. You can also cover parts with a color.~~
	~~:Save the file as ''[Layout 1:15’000]''~~

	~~:Go to '''Map>Change Scale'''. Enter 22’500 as new scale and do Enlarge/reduce symbols.~~
	~~:Go to '''Map>Set Scale and Coordinate System''' and change the scale back to 1:15’000.~~
	~~:Adjust the layout objects, so it fits again to the map.~~
	~~:Save the file as ''[Layout 1:10’000]''~~

	~~:Open again the ''[Layout 1:15’000 File]''.~~
	~~:Go to '''Map>Change Scale'''. Enter 30’000 as new scale and do Enlarge/reduce symbols.~~
	~~:Go to '''Map>Set Scale and Coordinate System''' and change the scale back to 1:15’000.~~
	~~:Adjust the layout objects, so it fits again to the map.~~
	~~:Save the file as ''[Layout 1:7’500]''~~

	*'''Step 3''': Start a ''[Course Setting Project]'' at a scale of 1:15’000. As a background map, choose all three ''[Layout Files]''. Set only one ''[Layout File]'' visible at once. The ''[Layout Files]'' themselves have all the same ''[[Map File]'' 15’000 loaded as a background map

	*'''Step 4''': Export PDF from your Courses. Depending on the Course, you may set a different ''[Layout File]'' visible as Background map. You may need to adjust the ''[Layout Files]'', so they fit all to the same Export size.

	*'''Step 5''': As a result, you have the same courses on the same map with the same Layout at three different scales.

ANK: /* Printing Maps */

2023-02-21T09:20:32Z

Printing Maps

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	== Printing Maps==		== Printing Maps==

	Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.		Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.

	~~[[File:ColorDisplay.png\|600px]]~~

	= Map Scales for a Mapping Project =		= Map Scales for a Mapping Project =

ANK: /* Map Scales for a Course Setting Project */

2022-09-06T14:38:42Z

Map Scales for a Course Setting Project

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	= Map Scales for a Course Setting Project =		= Map Scales for a Course Setting Project =
	[[File:~~MapScale Example~~.~~png~~]]
			[[File:Hint.jpg]] The description below is outdated. We recommend to use the '''[[Canvases]]''' command from the Course Setting menu to export courses and classes of the same course setting project as pdfs in different scales and layouts.

	== General ==		== General ==

ANK: /* Forest Map in Scale 1:15'000, 1:10'000 and 1:7’500 */

2022-09-06T14:29:05Z

Forest Map in Scale 1:15'000, 1:10'000 and 1:7’500

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	===Forest Map in Scale 1:15'000, 1:10'000 and 1:7’500 ===		===Forest Map in Scale 1:15'000, 1:10'000 and 1:7’500 ===
			'''Printing Maps in Scale 10'000'''

	The two methods below will give you the same result.		The two methods below will give you the same result.
	:Map Scale 1:10'000, Print Scale 1:10’000		:Map Scale 1:10'000, Print Scale 1:10’000
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	[[File:MapScale PrintScale.png]]		[[File:MapScale PrintScale.png]]

			'''Printing Maps in Scale 15'000'''

	The same is true for print scale 1:15’000. The two methods below will give you the same result.		The same is true for print scale 1:15’000. The two methods below will give you the same result.
	:Map Scale 1:10'000, Print Scale 1:15’000		:Map Scale 1:10'000, Print Scale 1:15’000
	:Map Scale 1:15’000, Print Scale 1:15’000		:Map Scale 1:15’000, Print Scale 1:15’000

			'''Printing Maps in Scale 7'500'''

	In ISOM 2017, nothing is said about scale 1:7’500. However, this scale is used more and more for even better map reading than scale 1:10’000. We recommend to enlarge 1:7’500 symbols also proportionally to the 1:15’000 scale, this means to 200%.		In ISOM 2017, nothing is said about scale 1:7’500. However, this scale is used more and more for even better map reading than scale 1:10’000. We recommend to enlarge 1:7’500 symbols also proportionally to the 1:15’000 scale, this means to 200%.

ANK: /* Map Scales for a Course Setting Project */

2020-03-18T14:33:22Z

Map Scales for a Course Setting Project

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	= Map Scales for a Course Setting Project =		= Map Scales for a Course Setting Project =
			[[File:MapScale Example.png]]
	== General ==		== General ==

ANK: /* Printing Maps */

2020-03-09T14:10:29Z

Printing Maps

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	Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.		Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.

	[[File:ColorDisplay.png\|~~800px~~]]		[[File:ColorDisplay.png\|600px]]

	= Map Scales for a Mapping Project =		= Map Scales for a Mapping Project =

ANK: /* Sprint Map in Scale 1:4'000 and 1:3'000 */

2020-03-09T14:10:09Z

Sprint Map in Scale 1:4'000 and 1:3'000

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	The Symbol Set for Sprint Orienteering Maps is only available in scale 1:4'000. If you like to start a Map in scale 1:3'000, you need to choose 1:3'000 as a map scale and check ''Scale Symbols''.		The Symbol Set for Sprint Orienteering Maps is only available in scale 1:4'000. If you like to start a Map in scale 1:3'000, you need to choose 1:3'000 as a map scale and check ''Scale Symbols''.

	[[File:MapScale NewMap.png]]		[[File:MapScale NewMap.png\|300px]]

	You can also draw the map at a scale of 1:4'000 and simply print it out at a scale of 3'000. The result is the same.		You can also draw the map at a scale of 1:4'000 and simply print it out at a scale of 3'000. The result is the same.

ANK: /* Example: Long Distance competition with three different scales */

2020-03-09T14:09:43Z

Example: Long Distance competition with three different scales

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	Here's '''one of many possible ways''' how to deal with it:		Here's '''one of many possible ways''' how to deal with it:

	[[File:MapScale DifferentScalesCS.png]]		[[File:MapScale DifferentScalesCS.png\|400px]]

	Work with just ONE ''[Course Setting File]'' and ONE ''[Map File]'' to avoid errors.		Work with just ONE ''[Course Setting File]'' and ONE ''[Map File]'' to avoid errors.

ANK: /* Printing Maps */

2020-03-09T14:08:49Z

Printing Maps

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	Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.		Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.

	[[File:ColorDisplay.png]]		[[File:ColorDisplay.png\|800px]]

	= Map Scales for a Mapping Project =		= Map Scales for a Mapping Project =

ANK at 14:06, 9 March 2020

2020-03-09T14:06:50Z

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	== Intended purpose ==		== Intended purpose ==
	At the beginning of a project, think about what purpose you are pursuing with it. What kind of map is it? Which scales do you need? How should the map be printed? What kind of competition will be held on it?		At the beginning of a project, think about what '''purpose''' you are pursuing with it. What kind of map is it? Which scales do you need? How should the map be printed? What kind of competition will be held on it?

	==Symbol Sets==		==Symbol Sets==
	The OCAD symbol sets are based on the specifications of the [https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping/ International Orienteering Federation] IOF.<br>		The OCAD symbol sets are based on the specifications of the '''[https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping/ International Orienteering Federation]''' (IOF).<br>
	Every symbol set is intended for a specific scale.<br>		Every symbol set is intended for a specific scale.<br>
	For an orienteering map at a scale of 1:10'000, it is best to choose the symbol set Orienteering Map ISOM 2017 10 000.ocd~~<br>~~		For an orienteering map at a scale of 1:10'000, it is best to choose the symbol set Orienteering Map ISOM 2017 10 000.ocd

	[[File:MapScale OrienteeringMap.png]]		[[File:MapScale OrienteeringMap.png]]

			The different symbol sets that are used in orienteering sports can be ssen on the '''[[Symbol Set Overview]]''' page.

			[[File:Symbolsatz_ISOM2017-2.png]]

	== Change Scale==		== Change Scale==
	If a different scale as usual is to be selected, the size of the symbols can be adjusted with the function '''Scale Symbol'''. Depending on the new map scale, Scale Symbol will enlarge/reduce the symbols with the same factor as the map. When the box is checked, the map is enlarged/reduced like a photographic enlargement. When this box is not checked, the map is enlarged/reduced, but the symbols are kept in the same dimension.		If a different scale as usual is to be selected, the size of the symbols can be adjusted with the function '''Scale Symbol'''. Depending on the new map scale, '''Scale Symbol''' will enlarge/reduce the symbols with the same factor as the map. When the box is checked, the map is enlarged/reduced like a photographic enlargement. When this box is not checked, the map is enlarged/reduced, but the symbols are kept in the same dimension.

	Scale Symbol has the same functionality as '''[[Map#Change_Scale\|Enlarge/reduce symbols]]'''.		'''Scale Symbol''' has the same functionality as '''[[Map#Change_Scale\|Enlarge/reduce symbols]]'''.

			[[File:ChangeScale.PNG]]

	Define the correct settings at the beginning of a project and then try not to change them. With the function '''[[Map#Change_Scale\|Change Scale]]''' this could be done afterwards, but can quickly lead to errors and a lot of work. Additionally, accuracy is lost with every conversion to a certain degree.		Define the correct settings at the beginning of a project and then try not to change them. With the function '''[[Map#Change_Scale\|Change Scale]]''' this could be done afterwards, but can quickly lead to errors and a lot of work. Additionally, accuracy is lost with every conversion to a certain degree.
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	== Printing Maps==		== Printing Maps==

	Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[~~Eport_Files~~#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.		Due to color display, we recommend that you always create a PDF from OCAD first and then print this PDF. Go to '''[[Export_Files#Export_PDF\|Export Files]]''' (File>Export or Ctrl+E) to export your map as a PDF.

			[[File:ColorDisplay.png]]

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	Therefore, the three methods below will give you the same result .		Therefore, the three methods below will give you the same result .
	:Map Scale 1:7'500, Print Scale 1:7’500		:Map Scale 1:7'500, Print Scale 1:7’500
	:Map Scale 1:10'000, Print Scale 1: 7’500		:Map Scale 1:10'000, Print Scale 1:7’500
	:Map Scale 1:15’000, Print Scale 1: 7’500		:Map Scale 1:15’000, Print Scale 1:7’500

	It is recommended to choose the map scale that is used most often for printing.		It is recommended to choose the map scale that is used most often for printing.
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	[[File:MapScale DifferentScalesCS.png]]		[[File:MapScale DifferentScalesCS.png]]

	Work with just ONE [Course Setting File] and ONE [Map File] to avoid errors.		Work with just ONE ''[Course Setting File]'' and ONE ''[Map File]'' to avoid errors.

	*'''Step 1''': Open your 1:15’000 Map File. There should not be any kind of layout in this map, just the map itself.		*'''Step 1''': Open your 1:15’000 ''[Map File]''. There should not be any kind of layout in this map, just the map itself.
	*'''Step 2''': Create three different Layout ~~files~~.		*'''Step 2''': Create three different ''[Layout Files]''.
	:Open a new 1:15’000 symbol set.		:Open a new 1:15’000 symbol set.
	:Load the Map File 1:15’000 as Background Map.		:Load the ''[Map File]'' 1:15’000 as Background Map.
	:Create the layout, which fits for this map. Add Title, Texts, Logos, North Arrows. You can also cover parts with a color.		:Create the layout, which fits for this map. Add Title, Texts, Logos, North Arrows. You can also cover parts with a color.
	:Save the file as Layout 1:15’000		:Save the file as ''[Layout 1:15’000]''

	:Go to Map>Change Scale. Enter 22’500 as new scale and do Enlarge/reduce symbols.		:Go to '''Map>Change Scale'''. Enter 22’500 as new scale and do Enlarge/reduce symbols.
	:Go to Map>Set Scale and Coordinate System and change the scale back to 1:15’000.		:Go to '''Map>Set Scale and Coordinate System''' and change the scale back to 1:15’000.
	:Adjust the layout objects, so it fits again to the map.		:Adjust the layout objects, so it fits again to the map.
	:Save the file as Layout 1:10’000		:Save the file as ''[Layout 1:10’000]''

	:Open again the Layout 1:15’000 ~~file~~.		:Open again the ''[Layout 1:15’000 File]''.
	:Go to Map>Change Scale. Enter 30’000 as new scale and do Enlarge/reduce symbols.		:Go to '''Map>Change Scale'''. Enter 30’000 as new scale and do Enlarge/reduce symbols.
	:Go to Map>Set Scale and Coordinate System and change the scale back to 1:15’000.		:Go to '''Map>Set Scale and Coordinate System''' and change the scale back to 1:15’000.
	:Adjust the layout objects, so it fits again to the map.		:Adjust the layout objects, so it fits again to the map.
	:Save the file as [Layout 1:7’500]		:Save the file as ''[Layout 1:7’500]''

	*'''Step 3''': Start a Course Setting Project at a scale of 1:15’000. As a background map, choose all three Layout ~~files~~. Set only one ~~layout file~~ visible at once. The ~~layout files~~ themselves have all the same Map File 15’000 loaded as a background map		*'''Step 3''': Start a ''[Course Setting Project]'' at a scale of 1:15’000. As a background map, choose all three ''[Layout Files]''. Set only one ''[Layout File]'' visible at once. The ''[Layout Files]'' themselves have all the same ''[[Map File]'' 15’000 loaded as a background map

	*'''Step 4''': Export PDF from your Courses. Depending on the Course, you may set a different Layout ~~file~~ visible as Background map. You may need to adjust the Layout ~~files~~, so they fit all to the same Export size.		*'''Step 4''': Export PDF from your Courses. Depending on the Course, you may set a different ''[Layout File]'' visible as Background map. You may need to adjust the ''[Layout Files]'', so they fit all to the same Export size.

	*'''Step 5''': As a result, you have the same courses on the same map with the same Layout at three different scales.		*'''Step 5''': As a result, you have the same courses on the same map with the same Layout at three different scales.