Updating Orienteering Maps in OCAD - Revision history

ANK at 11:25, 14 April 2026

2026-04-14T11:25:51Z

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	A georeferenced map is an absolute must, as this is a prerequisite for many OCAD functions.		A georeferenced map is an absolute must, as this is a prerequisite for many OCAD functions.
	:-'''[[Import_Files\|Import]]''' and automatic fitting of georeferenced data, e.g. cadastral data		:-'''[[Import_Files\|Import]]''' and automatic fitting of georeferenced data, e.g. cadastral data
	:- Using the '''[[OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App]]'''		:- Using the '''[[OCAD App]]'''
	:- Using '''[[WMS\|WMS/WMTS]]''', '''[[Online Map Services]]''' or '''[[Open_Geoviewer\|Geoviewers]]'''		:- Using '''[[WMS\|WMS/WMTS]]''', '''[[Online Map Services]]''' or '''[[Open_Geoviewer\|Geoviewers]]'''
	:- Export to web services such as '''[[Upload_to_Livelox\|Livelox]]''' or '''[[Upload_to_SPORTident_Center\|SPORTIdent]]'''		:- Export to web services such as '''[[Upload_to_Livelox\|Livelox]]''' or '''[[Upload_to_SPORTident_Center\|SPORTIdent]]'''

ANK: /* Update Symbols and Colors */

2023-04-04T12:02:28Z

Update Symbols and Colors

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	=Update Symbols and Colors=		=Update Symbols and Colors=
	The next step is to adapt the symbols and colors to the currently valid specifications of the International Orienteering Federation, which can be downloaded [https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping/ here].

	~~An up-to-date symbol set, which complies with the latest specifications, is a prerequisite for many OCAD functions.~~

	*IOF minimum dimensions and map readability check.
	*Route analysis of sprint trajectories (Route Analyzer)<br><br>

	~~[[File:Achtung.PNG\|20px]]'''Attention''': By updating colors and symbols, the map image can change considerably.<br>~~
	~~:E.g. certain objects are suddenly no longer being visible because their color now is blow the color of other objects.<br>~~
	~~:The map most probably need to be readjusted at certain points.<br><br>~~

	=== Update Symbols===		=== Update Symbols===
	The Wiki page '''[[Symbol Set Overview]]''' shall give you an overview of the different symbol sets that are used in orienteering sports.		The Wiki page '''[[Symbol Set Overview]]''' shall give you an overview of the different symbol sets that are used in orienteering sports.
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	If you use an old symbol set you can update you symbol set with the following functions:		If you use an old symbol set you can update you symbol set with the following functions:
	*'''[[Symbol Set Conversion]]''': Choose this command from the '''Map''' menu to '''replace''' your current symbol set by a new one. In doing so, it is possible to transfer selected symbols to the new symbol set.		*'''[[Symbol Set Conversion]]''': Choose this command from the '''Map''' menu to '''replace''' your current symbol set by a new one. In doing so, it is possible to transfer selected symbols to the new symbol set.
	*'''[[Update Symbol Set]]''': Choose this command from the '''Map''' menu to '''update''' your map from ISOM 2017-1 to the ISOM 2017-2 standard and/or from ISSprOM 2019-1 to the ISSprOM 2019-2 standard.		*'''[[Update Symbol Set]]''': Choose this command from the '''Map''' menu to '''update''' your map, e.g., from ISOM 2017-1 to the ISOM 2017-2 standard and/or from ISSprOM 2019-1 to the ISSprOM 2019-2 standard.

	[[File:UpdatingOrienteeringMaps03.png]]		[[File:UpdatingOrienteeringMaps03.png]]
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	To only replace colors, it’s best to use the function '''[[Color Swatch]]'''.		To only replace colors, it’s best to use the function '''[[Color Swatch]]'''.

			[[File:Achtung.PNG\|20px]]'''Attention''': By updating colors and symbols, the map image can change considerably.<br>
			:E.g. certain objects are suddenly no longer being visible because their color now is blow the color of other objects.<br>
			:The map most probably need to be readjusted at certain points.

	=Create and use base maps=		=Create and use base maps=

ANK: /* Georeferencing */

2023-04-04T12:00:19Z

Georeferencing

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	===Georeferencing ===		===Georeferencing ===
	~~In short, georeferencing involves assigning a coordinate system to a map and thus providing the map objects with coordinates.~~		====Is the right Coordinate System set?====

	~~A georeferenced map is an absolute must, as it is a prerequisite for many OCAD functions.~~
	*'''[[Import Files\|Import]]''' and automatic fitting of georeferenced geodata
	*Use of the '''[[OCAD Sketch App]]'''
	*Export to web services like '''[[Upload to Livelox\|Livelox]]''' or '''[[Upload_to_SPORTident_Center\|SPORTtIdent Center]]'''
	*Use of '''[[WMS\|WMS/WMTS]]''', '''[[Online Map Services]]''' or '''[[Open_Geoviewer\|Geoviewer]]'''.

	~~==== Coordinate System====~~
	=====Is the right Coordinate System set?=====

	*First of all, you should check if a '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System\|Coordinate System]]''' is set for your map.		*First of all, you should check if a '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System\|Coordinate System]]''' is set for your map.
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	*If you want to change the Coordinate System, you need to use the function '''[[Map_Transform#Change_Coordinate_System\|Change Coordinate System]]'''.		*If you want to change the Coordinate System, you need to use the function '''[[Map_Transform#Change_Coordinate_System\|Change Coordinate System]]'''.

	=====Is the map correctly georeferenced?=====		====Is the map correctly georeferenced?====

	You have several possibility to answer that question.		You have several possibility to answer that question.

ANK: /* Updating or Starting from Scratch? */

2023-04-04T11:55:04Z

Updating or Starting from Scratch?

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 Whether a map is to be updated or whether it’s better to start from scratch depends on several factors, such as the type of revision (complete or only partial), the quality of the old map, available background data, requirements for the new map, budget and more.
-To start with a completely new map makes most probably sense in the following examples:
+Please consider the following points for decision-marking:
-[[File:UpdatingOrienteeringMaps02.png]]<br>
+*'''Existing map should be georeferenced'''
-''Old Map.''
+With georeferencing, the map is assigned to a coordinate system and thus the map objects are provided with national coordinates (image on the right). A non-georeferenced map (image on the left) has no national coordinates.
-[[File:UpdatingOrienteeringMaps02b.png|600px]]<br>
+[[File:GeoreferencedNonGeoreferencedMap.png]]
-''Old contour lines (brown) vs. new contour lines derived from LiDAR data (blue).''
 =Check the Settings=

ANK: /* Georeferencing */

2023-02-21T09:53:43Z

Georeferencing

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	===Georeferencing ===		===Georeferencing ===
			In short, georeferencing involves assigning a coordinate system to a map and thus providing the map objects with coordinates.

			A georeferenced map is an absolute must, as it is a prerequisite for many OCAD functions.
			*'''[[Import Files\|Import]]''' and automatic fitting of georeferenced geodata
			*Use of the '''[[OCAD Sketch App]]'''
			*Export to web services like '''[[Upload to Livelox\|Livelox]]''' or '''[[Upload_to_SPORTident_Center\|SPORTtIdent Center]]'''
			*Use of '''[[WMS\|WMS/WMTS]]''', '''[[Online Map Services]]''' or '''[[Open_Geoviewer\|Geoviewer]]'''.

	==== Coordinate System====		==== Coordinate System====

ANK: /* Update Symbols and Colors */

2023-02-21T09:48:23Z

Update Symbols and Colors

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	The next step is to adapt the symbols and colors to the currently valid specifications of the International Orienteering Federation, which can be downloaded [https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping/ here].		The next step is to adapt the symbols and colors to the currently valid specifications of the International Orienteering Federation, which can be downloaded [https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping/ here].

	'''Attention''': By updating colors and symbols, the map image can change considerably.<br>		An up-to-date symbol set, which complies with the latest specifications, is a prerequisite for many OCAD functions.
	E.g. certain objects are suddenly no longer being visible because their color now is blow the color of other objects.<br>
	The map most probably need to be readjusted at certain points.		*IOF minimum dimensions and map readability check.
			*Route analysis of sprint trajectories (Route Analyzer)<br><br>

			[[File:Achtung.PNG\|20px]]'''Attention''': By updating colors and symbols, the map image can change considerably.<br>
			:E.g. certain objects are suddenly no longer being visible because their color now is blow the color of other objects.<br>
			:The map most probably need to be readjusted at certain points.<br><br>

	=== Update Symbols===		=== Update Symbols===

ANK: /* Update Symbols and Colors */

2023-02-21T09:40:24Z

Update Symbols and Colors

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	The next step is to adapt the symbols and colors to the currently valid specifications of the International Orienteering Federation, which can be downloaded [https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping/ here].		The next step is to adapt the symbols and colors to the currently valid specifications of the International Orienteering Federation, which can be downloaded [https://orienteering.sport/iof/mapping/ here].

	'''Attention''': By updating colors and symbols, the map image can change considerably ~~and must~~ be readjusted at certain points.		'''Attention''': By updating colors and symbols, the map image can change considerably.<br>
			E.g. certain objects are suddenly no longer being visible because their color now is blow the color of other objects.<br>
			The map most probably need to be readjusted at certain points.

	=== Update Symbols===		=== Update Symbols===
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	===Adapt Colors===		===Adapt Colors===
	If you update your symbol set as mentioned above, colors will also be replaced.		If you update your symbol set as mentioned above, colors will also be replaced.

	To only replace colors, it’s best to use the function '''[[Color Swatch]]'''.		To only replace colors, it’s best to use the function '''[[Color Swatch]]'''.

ANK: /* Deklination */

2023-02-21T09:33:00Z

Deklination

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	====Deklination====		====Deklination====
	The Declination is defined as the angle between the direction of the magnetic meridians and the direction to the geographic North Pole at the observation site.		The Declination is defined as the angle between the direction of the magnetic meridians and the direction to the geographic North Pole at the observation site.<br>
	To consider the declination is important so that you are running into the right direction when using a compass.		To consider the declination is important so that you are running into the right direction when using a compass.

ANK: /* Check the Settings */

2023-02-21T09:32:44Z

Check the Settings

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	=Check the Settings=		=Check the Settings=
	If you decide for a revision of an old map, the map settings should be checked first.		If you decide for a revision of an old map, the map settings should be checked first.<br>
			Go to menu '''Set Scale and Coordinate System''' in the '''[[Map]]''' menu.

	[[File:SetScaleAnd CoordinateSystem.PNG]]		[[File:SetScaleAnd CoordinateSystem.PNG]]
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	*First of all, you should check if a '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System\|Coordinate System]]''' is set for your map.		*First of all, you should check if a '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System\|Coordinate System]]''' is set for your map.
	*If you are unsure which Coordinate System you should use, please ask an experienced mapper or the map comission of your country.		*If you are unsure which Coordinate System you should use, please ask an experienced mapper or the map comission of your country.
	*If you want to change the Coordinate System, ~~do it~~ '''[[Map_Transform#Change_Coordinate_System\|~~here~~]]'''.		*If you want to change the Coordinate System, you need to use the function '''[[Map_Transform#Change_Coordinate_System\|Change Coordinate System]]'''.

	=====Is the map correctly georeferenced?=====		=====Is the map correctly georeferenced?=====
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	====Deklination====		====Deklination====
	~~Have you considered~~ the declination so that ~~magnetic north points straight up?~~		The Declination is defined as the angle between the direction of the magnetic meridians and the direction to the geographic North Pole at the observation site.
			To consider the declination is important so that you are running into the right direction when using a compass.

	*How to '''[[Map_Transform#Rotate_Map_to_Magnetic_North\| Rotate Map to Magnetic North]]'''.		*How to '''[[Map_Transform#Rotate_Map_to_Magnetic_North\| Rotate Map to Magnetic North]]'''.

ANK: /* Useful tools */

2022-09-06T15:05:23Z

Useful tools

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	*'''[[Reshape]]''': Edit the shape of a line, line text or area object easily.		*'''[[Reshape]]''': Edit the shape of a line, line text or area object easily.
	*'''[[OCAD_Preferences#Move_line_and_area_segments\|Move line and area segments]]'''		*'''[[OCAD_Preferences#Move_line_and_area_segments\|Move line and area segments]]'''
			*Add vertices by holding down both the [[File:Shift.JPG\|shift]] and and clicking on a vertex.
			*Remove vertices by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on a vertex.
	*Toggle between '''[[Select#Toggle_between_vertices\|vertices and segments]]'''.		*Toggle between '''[[Select#Toggle_between_vertices\|vertices and segments]]'''.
	*'''[[Symbol#Symbol_Status\|Hide or protect]]''' certain symbols.		*'''[[Symbol#Symbol_Status\|Hide or protect]]''' certain symbols.
	*'''[[Crop Objects]]'''		*'''[[Crop Objects]]'''
	*'''[[Select#Move_neighboring_segments_and_congruent_vertices\|Move neighboring segments and congruent vertices]]'''

	[[File:UpdatingOrienteeringMaps05.png]]		[[File:UpdatingOrienteeringMaps05.png]]