Visualization of GIS data for topographic maps

In this example data taken from Switzerland - [TLM (swisstopo)]. Download the Sample data swissTLM3D LV03 - ESRI Shapefile.

Open OCAD file

Open the file Symbolset_TLM.ocd.

Import all shape files from the directory swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp (File -> Import).

Import Shape files

Do not import the shape files Haltestelle Bahn and Gewaessernetzknoten. This unsymbolized objects can not be assigned. Delete the *.shp, *.prj, *.shx and *.dbf files from the directory swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp.

Select desired settings:

• Cordinate system: Swiss Grid CH1903
• Check: Existing offset and angle
• Database type: Microsoft Access 2003/2010 mdb
• Keyfield in database: Create new key field
• Imported layer: Do not import any layer information

-> Click OK.

Assign symbols

Choose Assign symbols by records to load the cnt file Landeskarte_TLM_updated.cnt and check the keyfield All.

-> Execute

Assign Unsymbolized Objects:

Choose Add Text by Record from Database menu. Pick the dataset from the unsymbolized object (for example: TLM_GEBIETSNAME_CH) and the appropriate text field (for example: Name). Choose the symbol to be assigned (for example: 1309.000 Gebiet: gross) and check Assign text or line text symbol. Choose the option Replace existing objects and click OK.

Assign the text objects from the three dataset correctly:

Dataset	Text field	Objektart	Symbol
Name | Flurname	Gebiet klein
Name | Ortschaft	Ort, -teil: 100-2'000 Einwohner
Name | Huegel	Berg: klein

Icons in the symbol box with a small red rectangle in the lower right half are shown in white:

• Graspiste
• Piste mit Hartbelag
• Übriges Gebiet
• Innenhof
• Bahnhofsareal
• Flughafenareal
• Flughafenbahnhofareal