Route Analyzer - Revision history

ANK: /* Possible errors */

2025-10-22T07:51:51Z

Possible errors

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	===Possible errors===		===Possible errors===

	*If symbol assignment is not working (e.g. straight lines from one control to another; routes are going through buildings or private areas), check if the '''[[Symbol#Edit\|symbol number]]''' and '''[[Colors\|color values]]''' corresponds to the '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview\|IOF standard]]'''. Use the function '''[[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|Symbol Set Conversion]]''' to update an old symbol set to the lastest version.		*If symbol assignment is not working (e.g. straight lines from one control to another; routes are going through buildings or private areas), check if the '''[[Symbol#Edit\|symbol number]]''' and '''[[Colors\|color values]]''' corresponds to the '''[[Symbol_Set_Overview\|IOF standard]]'''.
			:Use the function '''[[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|Symbol Set Conversion]]''' to update an old symbol set to the lastest version.

	*If no routes are shown at all, check if there is a different '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System\|offset]]''' in your Course Setting Project and Map File. If yes, use the '''[[Map_Transform#Center_Map_in_Drawing_Area\|Center Map in Drawing Area]]''' function to get the same offset.		*If no routes are shown at all, check if there is a different '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System\|offset]]''' in your Course Setting Project and Map File. If yes, use the '''[[Map_Transform#Center_Map_in_Drawing_Area\|Center Map in Drawing Area]]''' function to get the same offset.

ANK: /* Limits of the function */

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Limits of the function

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	==Limits of the function==		==Limits of the function==
	The Route Analyzer can't deal with different running levels, e.g. underpass, overpass, bridges or tunnels.<br>		The Route Analyzer can't deal with different running levels, e.g. underpass, overpass, bridges or tunnels (applies to both calculation methods of routes).<br>
	For such situations, you would need to adjust the routes manually after calculation.		For such situations, you would need to adjust the routes manually after calculation.<br>
	[[File:RouteAnalyser bridge.png]]<br>		[[File:RouteAnalyser bridge.png]]<br>

ANK at 07:49, 22 October 2025

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	It shows the fastest route between two controls.<br>		It shows the fastest route between two controls.<br>

	[[File:Hint.jpg]] See the '''[https://youtu.be/azImCB3ms9Y explanation video on Youtube]''', which gives you an introduction to how the Route Analyzer ~~2.0~~ works and how to use it.		[[File:Hint.jpg]] See the '''[https://youtu.be/azImCB3ms9Y explanation video on Youtube]''', which gives you an introduction to how the Route Analyzer works and how to use it.

	[[File:Hint.jpg]] To try out the Route Analyzer, you can download sample data [https://www.ocad.com/downloads/RouteAnalyzer2.0-DemoData.zip here].		[[File:Hint.jpg]] To try out the Route Analyzer, you can download sample data [https://www.ocad.com/downloads/RouteAnalyzer2.0-DemoData.zip here].

ANK: /* Limits of the function */

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Limits of the function

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	==Limits of the function==		==Limits of the function==
	The ~~function~~ can't deal with different running levels, e.g. underpass, overpass, bridges or tunnels.<br>		The Route Analyzer can't deal with different running levels, e.g. underpass, overpass, bridges or tunnels.<br>
			For such situations, you would need to adjust the routes manually after calculation.
	[[File:RouteAnalyser bridge.png]]<br>		[[File:RouteAnalyser bridge.png]]<br>

ANK: /* Possible errors */

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Possible errors

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	[[File:RouteAnalyser ImpassibleFeatures.png]]		[[File:RouteAnalyser ImpassibleFeatures.png]]

	*Feel free to contact OCAD Support if there are questions (~~ifno~~@ocad.com).		*Feel free to contact OCAD Support if there are questions (info@ocad.com).

	==Last but not least==		==Last but not least==

ANK: /* Run the Route Analyzer */

2023-11-21T22:10:11Z

Run the Route Analyzer

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	Once the routing graph is created, the calculation of the route itself will be quite fast, depending on the length and complexity of the route.<br>		Once the routing graph is created, the calculation of the route itself will be quite fast, depending on the length and complexity of the route.<br>

	The fastest option is displayed with a solid blue line. Alternative routes, ~~that~~ can be added with via points~~, will be shown in red color~~. The distance, climbing and expected running time are displayed for each route with a text object or at in the status bar in the lower left corner.<br>		The fastest option is displayed with a solid blue line. Alternative routes will be shown in red color.<br>

			For urban sprint courses, alternative routes will be calculated automatically. Other alternative routes can be added with via points.<br>

			The distance, climbing and expected running time are displayed for each route with a text object or at in the status bar in the lower left corner.<br>

	==Route Analyzer Box==		==Route Analyzer Box==

ANK: /* Elevation */

2023-11-14T06:32:10Z

Elevation

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	Click the [[File:Properties.PNG]] button to load a digital elevation model.<br>		Click the [[File:Properties.PNG]] button to load a digital elevation model.<br>
	If a DEM is already loaded or embeded into the map file or course setting file, it will be shown here.<br>		If a DEM is already loaded or embeded into the map file or course setting file, it will be shown here.<br>

			The climb impact factor for route calculation is reduced for sprint courses.

	====Runnability====		====Runnability====

ANK: /* Requirements */

2023-08-23T14:50:57Z

Requirements

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	''In order to take the runnability into account, resistance values are assigned to the individual map symbols. If their properties (symbol number, color values, line thickness, etc.) are within a range defined by OCAD, an assignment is made. An up-to-date symbol set that complies with the map specifications of IOF is therefore advantageous.<br>		''In order to take the runnability into account, resistance values are assigned to the individual map symbols. If their properties (symbol number, color values, line thickness, etc.) are within a range defined by OCAD, an assignment is made. An up-to-date symbol set that complies with the map specifications of IOF is therefore advantageous.<br>
	See [[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|here]] how to update a symbol set.		See '''[[Symbol_Set_Conversion\|here]]''' how to update a symbol set.

	*Digital Elevation Model (DEM)		*Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
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	A special compressed and optimized ocdCsDem can be created, which has a greatly reduced file size with no loss of quality for the route calculation.		A special compressed and optimized ocdCsDem can be created, which has a greatly reduced file size with no loss of quality for the route calculation.
	This makes it easier to pass the DEM to course setters.<br>		This makes it easier to pass the DEM to course setters.<br>
	See [[DEM#Create_optimized_DEM_for_Course_Setting\|here]] how to create an optimized DEM.		See '''[[DEM#Create_optimized_DEM_for_Course_Setting\|here]]''' how to create an optimized DEM.

	==Run the Route Analyzer==		==Run the Route Analyzer==

ANK at 07:29, 23 August 2023

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	It shows the fastest route between two controls.<br>		It shows the fastest route between two controls.<br>

	[[File:Hint.jpg]] ~~-->~~ See the '''[https://youtu.be/azImCB3ms9Y explanation video on Youtube]''', which gives you an introduction to how the Route Analyzer 2.0 works and how to use it.		[[File:Hint.jpg]] See the '''[https://youtu.be/azImCB3ms9Y explanation video on Youtube]''', which gives you an introduction to how the Route Analyzer 2.0 works and how to use it.

			[[File:Hint.jpg]] To try out the Route Analyzer, you can download sample data [https://www.ocad.com/downloads/RouteAnalyzer2.0-DemoData.zip here].

	[[File:RouteAnalyzer2p0.gif]]		[[File:RouteAnalyzer2p0.gif]]

ANK at 07:20, 23 August 2023

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	This function is available in all types of course setting projects (~~forst~~, urban, Ski-O, MTBO-O).<br>		This function is available in all types of course setting projects (forest, urban, Ski-O, MTBO-O).<br>
	It shows the fastest route between two controls.<br>		It shows the fastest route between two controls.<br>

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	*Digital Elevation Model (DEM)		*Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
	:A DEM ~~can~~ be ~~linked~~ in the ~~map file or~~ course setting ~~file.~~		:A DEM has to be loaded in the course setting project
	:~~A special compressed and optimized ocdCsDem~~ can be ~~created and~~ embedded ~~directly~~ in the map file or course setting file.		:The DEM can be linked or embedded in the map file or course setting file

	~~The~~ optimized ~~DEM~~ ocdCsDem has a greatly reduced file size with no loss of quality for the route calculation.<br>		A special compressed and optimized ocdCsDem can be created, which has a greatly reduced file size with no loss of quality for the route calculation.
			This makes it easier to pass the DEM to course setters.<br>
	See [[DEM#Create_optimized_DEM_for_Course_Setting\|here]] how to create an optimized DEM.		See [[DEM#Create_optimized_DEM_for_Course_Setting\|here]] how to create an optimized DEM.

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	====Runnability====		====Runnability====
	~~Activate the~~ checkbox to ~~use~~ the ~~runnability~~ for route calculation.<br>		The checkbox to consider the runnabiltiy for route calculation is set by default. It can be uncheck for sprint orienteering courses.<br>
	The values are based on assumptions and can be changed here. It is well known that the forest is not equally runnable depending on region and season. Click the '''Reset''' button to restore the default values.		The values are based on assumptions and can be changed here. It is well known that the forest is not equally runnable depending on region and season. Click the '''Reset''' button to restore the default values.

	'''Base Speed''' is used to estimated the running time between two controls.		'''Base Speed''' is used to estimated the running time between two controls.
	200 sec/km for men and 230 ~~for~~ sec/women can be used for route time calculation on an international level.		200 sec/km for men and 230 sec/km for women can be used for route time calculation on an international level.

	[[File:Hint.jpg]] If both '''Elevation''' and '''Runnability''' is unchecked (e.g. for flat urban areas or if no DEM is available), OCAD will use a different algorithm to calculate the routes. In this case, elevation and runnability will not be considered and the shortest route will be shown (as in Route Analyzer before August 2023).		[[File:Hint.jpg]] If both '''Elevation''' and '''Runnability''' is unchecked (e.g. for flat urban areas or if no DEM is available), OCAD will use a different algorithm to calculate the routes. In this case, elevation and runnability will not be considered and the shortest route will be shown (as in Route Analyzer before August 2023).
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	Click on '''Reset routing graph''' to build up the routing graph again next time you calculate a route. <br>		Click on '''Reset routing graph''' to build up the routing graph again next time you calculate a route. <br>
	This may be needed in following situations:		This may be needed in following situations:
	* Updating map ~~and/or~~ runnability values		* Updating map file
			* Updating runnability values
	* Using another DEM		* Using another DEM
	* Fixing a mistakes in the map file (e.g. an unwanted gap between two impassible features) , which can be seen in the function '''[[Show_Impassable_Features\|Show Impassable Features]]'''		* Fixing a mistakes in the map file (e.g. an unwanted gap between two impassible features) , which can be seen in the function '''[[Show_Impassable_Features\|Show Impassable Features]]'''
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	*'''Length''': The length of your course.		*'''Length''': The length of your course.
	*'''Extra length''': The difference between the fastest calculated route of the course and the course length.		*'''Extra length''': The difference between the fastest calculated route of the course and the course length.
	[[File:Hint.jpg]] For ~~Sprint Orienteering Courses~~, it is common to show the length of the ideal route and not the course length. Add the '''Extra length''' value to the corresponding field in the '''[[Create_a_New_Course\|Courses]]''' dialog.		[[File:Hint.jpg]] For sprint orienteering courses, it is common to show the length of the ideal route and not the course length. Add the '''Extra length''' value to the corresponding field in the '''[[Create_a_New_Course\|Courses]]''' dialog.
	*'''Climb along ~~route~~''': Total climbing along the fastest calculated route.		*'''Climb along course''': Total climbing along the fastest calculated route.
	*'''Time along course''': Predicted running time of the course.		*'''Time along course''': Predicted running time of the course.