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It is possible to copy/paste objects forth and back between two maps. A '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|Coordinate System]]''' needs to be set in both maps, but not necessarily the same one. Also, the map scales can be different. | It is possible to copy/paste objects forth and back between two maps. A '''[[Create_a_New_Map#Set_Scale_and_Coordinate_System|Coordinate System]]''' needs to be set in both maps, but not necessarily the same one. Also, the map scales can be different. | ||
In our example, objects are copied between a Sprint Map (left side; Scale 1:4'000) and a Forest Map (right side; Scale 1:10'000) of the same area. | In our example, objects are copied between a Sprint Map (left side; Scale 1:4'000) and a Forest Map (right side; Scale 1:10'000) of the same area. The copied objects can then be '''[[Change_Symbol|changed to a symbol]]'''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:24, 10 February 2021
Introduction
Well-known text (WKT) is a text markup language for representing vector geometry objects.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Copy Objects
Define a Shortcut in the Options menu to copy objects in OCAD in WKT format.
Paste Objects
When you have copied objects in WKT format, choose Paste (Ctrl + V) from the Object menu to copy the object(s) in the clipboard to the current map.
Note: Line and area objects drawn with Bézier curves will be converted to polylines.
Example
It is possible to copy/paste objects forth and back between two maps. A Coordinate System needs to be set in both maps, but not necessarily the same one. Also, the map scales can be different.
In our example, objects are copied between a Sprint Map (left side; Scale 1:4'000) and a Forest Map (right side; Scale 1:10'000) of the same area. The copied objects can then be changed to a symbol.