OCAD 8: Features and Experiences OCAD 9: An early Preview Hans Steinegger
OCAD 8: The new features Templates Transparency Internet map Course setting
Templates Multiple templates can be displayed at the same time Templates can be "reopened" "Transparent map" for a better view More file format supported (TIFF)
Transparency "Transparent map" Transparent templates Spot color view –A simulation of the 5-color printing –Possible problems can be checked
Internet Maps Simple to produce Very fast due to small tiles Zoom No (expensive) map server required
Course setting Any OCAD map can be used Control descriptions Relay and one-man relay Data transfer to the result system
Waterproof Paper Often called "Outdoor Paper" Makes the ink of ink jet printers waterproof Suitable for trainings and small events
Finally The French Land Survey is using OCAD for updating the topographic maps OCAD is now 50% orienteering and 50% outside orienteering
OCAD 9: Some new functions More transparency New interface for printing and exporting Stairs More export formats (PDF, SVG)
More Transparency Transparency for colors "Draft mode"
And what else? 3rd Dimension