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Symbols are used to define a map object’s graphic appearance (characteristic). For example, a tree is represented by a green point on the map. Every map object drawn using the “tree” symbol will therefore have the same graphic appearance. If the symbol is changed using the symbol editor, all map objects drawn using it are also changed. OCAD provides four basic symbol types that correspond to the properties of the respective objects: | Symbols are used to define a map object’s graphic appearance (characteristic). For example, a tree is represented by a green point on the map. Every map object drawn using the “tree” symbol will therefore have the same graphic appearance. If the symbol is changed using the symbol editor, all map objects drawn using it are also changed. OCAD provides four basic symbol types that correspond to the properties of the respective objects: | ||
:* Point symbol | :* [[Create a New Point Symbol|Point symbol]] | ||
:* Line symbol | :* [[Create a New Line Symbol|Line symbol]] | ||
:* Area symbol | :* [[Create a New Area Symbol|Area symbol]] | ||
:* Text symbol | :* [[Create a New Text Symbol|Text symbol]] | ||
[[File:Hint.jpg]] You can get to the '''Symbol''' menu by clicking a symbol in the symbol box with the right mouse button, too. | [[File:Hint.jpg]] You can get to the '''Symbol''' menu by clicking a symbol in the symbol box with the right mouse button, too. | ||
==New [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==New [[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]]== | ||
Choose this command to create a new symbol. The New Symbol dialog box is displayed. Check the desired symbol type and click OK. A dialog box is shown where the parameters of the symbol can be defined, varying according to the symbol type. | Choose this command to create a new symbol. The New Symbol dialog box is displayed. Check the desired symbol type and click OK. A dialog box is shown where the parameters of the symbol can be defined, varying according to the symbol type. | ||
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* [[Create_a_New_Rectangle_Symbol|'''Rectangle symbols''']]: Symbol for rectangular frames. | * [[Create_a_New_Rectangle_Symbol|'''Rectangle symbols''']]: Symbol for rectangular frames. | ||
==Edit [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Edit [[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]]== | ||
Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu or click with the right mouse button on a symbol in the symbol box to edit the currently selected symbol. According to the symbol type a dialog box is displayed where the symbol properties can be modified:<br /> | Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu or click with the right mouse button on a symbol in the symbol box to edit the currently selected symbol. According to the symbol type a dialog box is displayed where the symbol properties can be modified:<br /> | ||
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[[File:Hint.jpg]] If you edit a symbol, all objects on the map with this specific symbol are changed. | [[File:Hint.jpg]] If you edit a symbol, all objects on the map with this specific symbol are changed. | ||
==Icon [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Icon [[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]]== | ||
Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu or click with the right mouse button on a symbol in the symbol box to draw or edit the icon for the selected symbol. The '''Edit Icon''' dialog box appears, which contains a simple paint program to draw an icon. | Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu or click with the right mouse button on a symbol in the symbol box to draw or edit the icon for the selected symbol. The '''Edit Icon''' dialog box appears, which contains a simple paint program to draw an icon. | ||
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Learn more about the '''Icon Editor''' on the '''[[Create a New Symbol#Icon Editor|Icon Editor]]''' page. | Learn more about the '''Icon Editor''' on the '''[[Create a New Symbol#Icon Editor|Icon Editor]]''' page. | ||
==Enlarge Reduce [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Enlarge Reduce [[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]]== | ||
Choose this command in the '''Symbol''' menu to enlarge or reduce the selected symbol(s) or all symbols. The '''Enlarge Symbol''' dialog appears. | Choose this command in the '''Symbol''' menu to enlarge or reduce the selected symbol(s) or all symbols. The '''Enlarge Symbol''' dialog appears. | ||
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This function is disabled for course setting projects. | This function is disabled for course setting projects. | ||
==Copy [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Copy [[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]]== | ||
Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu to copy the selected symbol(s) to the clipboard. | Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu to copy the selected symbol(s) to the clipboard. | ||
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If a symbol has been copied to the clipboard, choose '''[[Symbol#Paste|Paste]]''' from the '''Symbol''' menu to paste it either to the symbol box of the original map or to the symbol box of a different map. Keep in mind that when you copy a symbol to a different map, the colors are not copied. | If a symbol has been copied to the clipboard, choose '''[[Symbol#Paste|Paste]]''' from the '''Symbol''' menu to paste it either to the symbol box of the original map or to the symbol box of a different map. Keep in mind that when you copy a symbol to a different map, the colors are not copied. | ||
==Paste [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Paste [[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]]== | ||
This command is activated if the clipboard contains one or more OCAD symbols. | This command is activated if the clipboard contains one or more OCAD symbols. | ||
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Choose this command to paste a symbol or a group of symbols from the clipboard to the current map. If a symbol number already exists, it is changed to the next free number. Use the '''[[Symbol#Copy|Copy]]''' function from the '''Symbol''' menu to copy symbols to the clipboard. | Choose this command to paste a symbol or a group of symbols from the clipboard to the current map. If a symbol number already exists, it is changed to the next free number. Use the '''[[Symbol#Copy|Copy]]''' function from the '''Symbol''' menu to copy symbols to the clipboard. | ||
==Delete [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Delete [[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]]== | ||
Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu to delete the selected symbol(s). A confirmation message appears before the symbols are removed from the symbol box. | Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu to delete the selected symbol(s). A confirmation message appears before the symbols are removed from the symbol box. | ||
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If a deleted symbol is used in the map, the respective objects are not deleted, but appear gray as '''[[Unsymbolized Objects]]'''. | If a deleted symbol is used in the map, the respective objects are not deleted, but appear gray as '''[[Unsymbolized Objects]]'''. | ||
==Duplicate [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Duplicate [[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]]== | ||
Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu to duplicate (create a copy of) the selected symbol(s). The duplicated symbols get the next free symbol number. | Choose this command from the '''Symbol''' menu to duplicate (create a copy of) the selected symbol(s). The duplicated symbols get the next free symbol number. | ||
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If one symbol is selected, the duplicated symbol is inserted after the selected symbol; otherwise the duplicated symbols are appended at the end of the symbol box. | If one symbol is selected, the duplicated symbol is inserted after the selected symbol; otherwise the duplicated symbols are appended at the end of the symbol box. | ||
==Sort Symbol Box [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Sort Symbol Box [[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]]== | ||
You can sort the symbol box by various definition. | You can sort the symbol box by various definition. | ||
*'''By Symbol Number''' | *'''By Symbol Number''' | ||
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Learn more about selecting symbols on the '''[[Symbol Box#Select|Symbol Box]]''' page. | Learn more about selecting symbols on the '''[[Symbol Box#Select|Symbol Box]]''' page. | ||
==Replace [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Replace [[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]]== | ||
===Replace Font in Symbols=== | ===Replace Font in Symbols=== | ||
Choose the '''Font''' function in the '''Replace''' submenu of the '''Symbol''' menu to replace a font in symbols. The '''Replace Font in Symbols''' dialog opens.<br /> | Choose the '''Font''' function in the '''Replace''' submenu of the '''Symbol''' menu to replace a font in symbols. The '''Replace Font in Symbols''' dialog opens.<br /> | ||
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Click the '''OK''' button and the color is replaced. | Click the '''OK''' button and the color is replaced. | ||
==Symbol Status [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Symbol Status [[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:View40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Viewer.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/downloads/ocad-viewer]][[File:CS40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Course Setting.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/products/ocad-for-orienteering]]== | ||
Each symbol has one of these four status: | Each symbol has one of these four status: | ||
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Choose this command in the '''Symbol''' panel to save symbol status settings as .xml files. With the '''[[Symbol Status Manager]]''' you can '''Load''' and '''Delete''' previously saved settings. It's even possible to '''Export''' and '''Import''' setting from other ocad files. | Choose this command in the '''Symbol''' panel to save symbol status settings as .xml files. With the '''[[Symbol Status Manager]]''' you can '''Load''' and '''Delete''' previously saved settings. It's even possible to '''Export''' and '''Import''' setting from other ocad files. | ||
==Show Unsymbolized Objects [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Show Unsymbolized Objects [[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:View40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Viewer.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/downloads/ocad-viewer]]== | ||
With this menu item you can show or hide [[Unsymbolized Objects|'''Unsymbolized Objects''']]. | With this menu item you can show or hide [[Unsymbolized Objects|'''Unsymbolized Objects''']]. | ||
==Show Graphic Objects [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Show Graphic Objects [[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:View40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Viewer.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/downloads/ocad-viewer]]== | ||
With this menu item you can show or hide '''[[Convert to Graphic Object|Graphic Objects]]'''. | With this menu item you can show or hide '''[[Convert to Graphic Object|Graphic Objects]]'''. | ||
==Image Objects [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Image Objects [[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:View40px.PNG|This function is available in OCAD Viewer.|link=https://www.ocad.com/en/downloads/ocad-viewer]]== | ||
With this menu item you can show, protect or hide '''[[Image Objects]]'''.<br /> | With this menu item you can show, protect or hide '''[[Image Objects]]'''.<br /> | ||
'''Normal''': The image objects are visible and can be edited, moved or deleted<br /> | '''Normal''': The image objects are visible and can be edited, moved or deleted<br /> | ||
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'''Hide''': The image objects are not visible. | '''Hide''': The image objects are not visible. | ||
==Symbol Favorites [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Symbol Favorites [[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]]== | ||
====[[Symbol_Box#Show_Symbol_Favorites|Show Symbol Favorites]]==== | |||
Display the symbol favorites in symbol box. | |||
====[[Symbol_Box#Add_to_Symbol_Favorites|Add To Favorites]]==== | |||
Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites. | |||
====[[Symbol_Box#Remove_from_Symbol_Favorites|Remove from Symbol Favorites]]==== | |||
Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites. | |||
Learn more about the '''Symbol Favorites''' functions on the '''[[Symbol Box#Symbol Favorites|Symbol Box]]''' page. | Learn more about the '''Symbol Favorites''' functions on the '''[[Symbol Box#Symbol Favorites|Symbol Box]]''' page. | ||
==Symbol Tree [[File:Space.PNG]][[File: | ==Symbol Tree [[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]]== | ||
====[[Symbol_Box#Show_Symbol_Tree|Show Symbol Tree]]==== | |||
Display the symbol tree in symbol box. | |||
====[[Symbol_Box#Remove_from_Symbol_Tree|Remove from Symbol Tree]]==== | |||
Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree. | |||
Learn more about the '''Symbol Tree''' functions on the '''[[Symbol Box#Symbol Tree|Symbol Box]]''' page. | Learn more about the '''Symbol Tree''' functions on the '''[[Symbol Box#Symbol Tree|Symbol Box]]''' page. | ||
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Revision as of 10:53, 31 January 2019
Symbols are used to define a map object’s graphic appearance (characteristic). For example, a tree is represented by a green point on the map. Every map object drawn using the “tree” symbol will therefore have the same graphic appearance. If the symbol is changed using the symbol editor, all map objects drawn using it are also changed. OCAD provides four basic symbol types that correspond to the properties of the respective objects:
You can get to the Symbol menu by clicking a symbol in the symbol box with the right mouse button, too.
New 
Choose this command to create a new symbol. The New Symbol dialog box is displayed. Check the desired symbol type and click OK. A dialog box is shown where the parameters of the symbol can be defined, varying according to the symbol type.
For basic principles see Create a New Symbol.
- Point symbol: Symbol for point objects.
- Line symbol: Symbol for line objects.
- Area symbol: Symbol for area objects.
- Text symbol: Symbol for text.
For every text style, a separate symbol is required.
- Line text symbol: Line text symbols are used for text along curved lines.
- Rectangle symbols: Symbol for rectangular frames.
Edit
Choose this command from the Symbol menu or click with the right mouse button on a symbol in the symbol box to edit the currently selected symbol. According to the symbol type a dialog box is displayed where the symbol properties can be modified:
- Edit Point Symbols
- Edit Line Symbols
- Edit Area Symbols
- Edit Text Symbols
- Edit Line Text Symbols
- Edit Rectangle Symbols
If you edit a symbol, all objects on the map with this specific symbol are changed.
Icon
Choose this command from the Symbol menu or click with the right mouse button on a symbol in the symbol box to draw or edit the icon for the selected symbol. The Edit Icon dialog box appears, which contains a simple paint program to draw an icon.
Learn more about the Icon Editor on the Icon Editor page.
Enlarge Reduce
Choose this command in the Symbol menu to enlarge or reduce the selected symbol(s) or all symbols. The Enlarge Symbol dialog appears.
Factor
Enter here a percentage value to enlarge or reduce the symbol(s). A value of 100 means that the size of the symbol remains the same. A value smaller than 100 means the size of the symbol is reduced, a value greater than 100 means the size of the symbol is enlarged.
All symbols
If this check box is checked, all symbols are enlarged/reduced. If it is not checked, only the selected symbol(s) are enlarged/reduced.
This function is disabled for course setting projects.
Copy
Choose this command from the Symbol menu to copy the selected symbol(s) to the clipboard.
If a symbol has been copied to the clipboard, choose Paste from the Symbol menu to paste it either to the symbol box of the original map or to the symbol box of a different map. Keep in mind that when you copy a symbol to a different map, the colors are not copied.
Paste
This command is activated if the clipboard contains one or more OCAD symbols.
Choose this command to paste a symbol or a group of symbols from the clipboard to the current map. If a symbol number already exists, it is changed to the next free number. Use the Copy function from the Symbol menu to copy symbols to the clipboard.
Delete
Choose this command from the Symbol menu to delete the selected symbol(s). A confirmation message appears before the symbols are removed from the symbol box.
If a deleted symbol is used in the map, the respective objects are not deleted, but appear gray as Unsymbolized Objects.
Duplicate
Choose this command from the Symbol menu to duplicate (create a copy of) the selected symbol(s). The duplicated symbols get the next free symbol number.
If one symbol is selected, the duplicated symbol is inserted after the selected symbol; otherwise the duplicated symbols are appended at the end of the symbol box.
Sort Symbol Box
You can sort the symbol box by various definition.
- By Symbol Number
- By Color
- By Symbol Type
- By Status (Normal, Protected or Hidden)
- By Usage Frequency
Learn more about sorting the symbol box on the Symbol Box page.
Select
It's possible to select objects without specially clicking on them.
- Used
- Unused
- Invert
- All
- By Symbol Number
- By Symbol Type
- By Status
- By Color
- By Fonts
Learn more about selecting symbols on the Symbol Box page.
Replace
Replace Font in Symbols
Choose the Font function in the Replace submenu of the Symbol menu to replace a font in symbols. The Replace Font in Symbols dialog opens.
The font can be replaced either in all symbols with a specified font (e.g. every text symbol with the font Arial gets a new font) or in all selected symbols (All selected text objects no matter which font they have get a new font). Choose the desired option. Afterwards, choose a new font in the New font dropdown menu and click the OK button to finish.
Replace Color in Symbols
Choose the Color function in the Replace submenu of the Symbol menu to replace a color in symbols. The Replace Color in Symbols dialog opens.
Choose wheter you want to replace the color in all symbols or only in the selected symbols of the symbol box. Then select the old color in the Old color dropdown list as well as the new color in the New color dropdown list.
Click the OK button and the color is replaced.
Symbol Status 
Each symbol has one of these four status:
- normal (visible and selectable)
- protected (and visible). Protected means that it is not possible to select these objects by clicking on an object in the drawing area. However you can selected these objects with other functions like Select Object by Symbol or Select Object by Date.
- hidden and protected
- hidden and unprotected (former unprotected status is saved, but not selectable)
Normal (Visible and Selectable)
Choose this command in the Symbol menu to change the selected symbols to Normal. Normal symbols are neither protected nor hidden, which means they are visible and can be selected (draw, edit, delete).
Alternatively, you can press the F2 key (Shortcut by default) or right click into the symbolbox and select Normal (Visible and Selectable) to set the symbol status of the selected symbols to Normal.
Protect Objects
Choose this command in the Symbol menu to protect the selected symbol(s). Objects with a protected symbol are visible but cannot be edited.
Protected symbols appear with a gray diagonal in the symbol box.
Alternatively, you can press the F3 key (Shortcut by default) or right click into the symbolbox and select Protect Objects to protect the selected symbols.
Hide Objects
Choose this command in the Symbol menu to hide the selected symbols. Objects with a hidden symbol are not visible, not printed and not exported.
Hidden symbols appear with a gray cross (x) in the symbol box.
- There is an option in the category Warnings of the OCAD Preferences to turn on/off the warning that the map contains hidden symbols.
- - Alternatively, you can press the F4 key (Shortcut by default) or right click into the symbolbox and select Hide Objects to hide the selected symbols.
Symbol Status Manager
Choose this command in the Symbol panel to save symbol status settings as .xml files. With the Symbol Status Manager you can Load and Delete previously saved settings. It's even possible to Export and Import setting from other ocad files.
Show Unsymbolized Objects
With this menu item you can show or hide Unsymbolized Objects.
Show Graphic Objects
With this menu item you can show or hide Graphic Objects.
Image Objects
With this menu item you can show, protect or hide Image Objects.
Normal: The image objects are visible and can be edited, moved or deleted
Protect: The image objects are visible but cannot be selected, edited, moved or deleted.
Hide: The image objects are not visible.
Symbol Favorites
Show Symbol Favorites
Display the symbol favorites in symbol box.
Add To Favorites
Add the selected symbol(s) to symbol favorites.
Remove from Symbol Favorites
Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol favorites.
Learn more about the Symbol Favorites functions on the Symbol Box page.
Symbol Tree
Show Symbol Tree
Display the symbol tree in symbol box.
Remove from Symbol Tree
Remove the selected symbol(s) from symbol tree.
Learn more about the Symbol Tree functions on the Symbol Box page.
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