OCAD Preferences

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OCAD Preferences

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[[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]]

''Some preferences are not available in the '''OCAD Starter''' and '''OCAD Course Setting''' editions.''
==GUI (Graphical User Interface)==
===Right click in drawing area opens context menu===
If enabled, the context menu is shown by clicking on the drawing area with the right mouse button. 

[[File:ContextMenu.png]] 

[[File:ChangeToStraightLineMode.gif]]

In the upper part of the '''Context''' menu, you can switch between the current '''[[Drawing_an_Object|Drawing Mode]]''', the [[File:Icon SelectAndEditObject.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select and Edit Object|Select and Edit Object]]''' mode and the [[File:Icon SelectObjectAndEditVertex.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select Object and Edit Vertex|Select Object and Edit Vertex]] mode. 
In the lower part of the '''Context''' menu, you can change the view either with the [[File:Icon Pan.PNG]] '''[[View#Pan|Pan]]''', [[File:Icon ZoomIn.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom_In|Zoom In]]''', [[File:Icon ZoomOut.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom_Out|Zoom Out]]''' or the [[File:Icon ShowEntireMap.PNG]] '''[[View#Show_Entire_Map|Show Entire Map]]''' tool. 
 
If disabled, you can switch between the current '''[[Drawing_an_Object|Drawing Mode]]''' and the [[File:Icon SelectObjectAndEditVertex.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select Object and Edit Vertex|Select Object and Edit Vertex]]''' mode by clicking on the drawing area with the right mouse button.

=== Right mouse click change between drawing and editing ===
This option is only activated if the '''Context menu in drawing area''' option is deactivated.

We recommend to deactivate this option when drawing on a tablet with a pen. In this case OCAD ignores the right click during drawing.

===Wider splitter between drawing area and symbol box===
If this option is enabled, the splitter between the symbol box and the drawing area appears wider as usual. This feature may improve the user-friendliness. 
[[File:WiderSplitter.PNG]]

===Toolbars===
Show or Hide the following toolbars in this field:
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Editing_and_Drawing_Toolbar|Editing and Drawing Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Edit_Functions_Toolbar|Edit Functions Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Mobile_Toolbar|Mobile Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Numeric_Keypad_Toolbar|Numeric Keypad Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Standard_Toolbar|Standard Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#View_Toolbar|View Toolbar]]'''

Click the '''Reset''' button to reset the toolbar positions to the default settings. Please restart OCAD for the changes to take effect. This function is sometimes used if an undocked toolbar outside the screen.

Click the '''Customize''' button to add or remove icons to/from the toolbars.

===Status bar===
Choose the format of the coordinates appearing in the [[Graphical_User_Interface#Status_Bar|Status Bar]] in this box. 
[[File:StatusBarSettings.PNG]]

===Style===
Change the virtual appearance of the GUI by choosing one in the dropdown list.

===Reset docking panels===
Reset the docking panels (symbol box, GPS box and database box). OCAD restart needed to take effect.

Use this function if the symbol box is hidden.

==File==
=== Auto file load when opening OCAD ===
Check this box to load the last map you worked on automatically when OCAD is started. Otherwise no map will be loaded.
===Create ocd file association===
Click this button to associate the running OCAD edition with .ocd files.
OCAD must run as administrator to execute this function (change file association in Windows Registry).

[[File:Create ocd file association.png]]

Confirm to run as administrator.

[[File:CreateOcdFileAssociation2.png]]

Alternatively, go to '''Settings>Apps>Default apps''' and '''Chosse default apps by file type'''.

[[File:Hint.jpg]] Normally, default file type for .ocd files is set during installation. However, if you run OCAD in the Cloud, the default file type is not set.

=== Clear file history ===
Click this button to clear the file history from [[File#Open_Recently_Exported_Documents|Recently Exported Documents]] and [[File#Open_Recently_Used_OCAD_Files|Recently Used OCAD Files]].
If a drive from the file history files does not exist anymore, e.g. disconnected network drives, it may needs more time to open the [[File| File menu]]. This function solves the problem.

=== Temporary OCAD Folder ===
While working on an open file OCAD is saving all changes to temporary file(s) in a tmp folder. This folder can be changed here. By default it is C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\OCAD\tmp.

OCAD saves the WMS images in this folder.

=== Ghostscript File Path ===
OCAD using Ghostscript to converting a pdf background map to a jpg file when [[Background_Map#Open_a_Background_Map|opening the pdf file]].

[http://www.ghostscript.com/download/gsdnld.html Download] and install Ghostscript.

Click the '''Choose''' button to set the file path of the Ghostscript exe file (e.g. ''C:\Program Files (x86)\gs\gs9.08\bin\gswin32.exe'').

[[File:GhostscriptFilePathNew.png]]

===Auto-backup===
Activate the checkbox '''Create auto-backup when opening OCAD file''' and every time you open an .ocd-file, OCAD will save a backup of this file. You can also create a backup manually by using the [[Create_Backup|'''Create Backup''']] funktion in the '''File''' menu.

Click the '''Choose''' button to set a file path for the auto-backup. 
Activate '''Compress file''' to save disk space.

[[File:Hint.jpg]] Remember to clean out the auto-backup directory from time to time.

[[File:Auto-backup.png]]
===Default coordinate system===

Set here the default coordinate system for your template files.

[[File:DefaultCoordinateSystem.png]]

==View==
===User defined zoom in menu item===
Enter a value to specify the [[View#User_Defined|User Defined Zoom]]. Choose '''User Defined''' in the '''View''' menu to apply the specified zoom to the map.

===View mode loop===
With the '''View mode loop''' tool you can easily switch between different view modes. Select the view modes you want to switch between in the '''View mode loop''' box in the '''View''' category of '''OCAD Preferences'''. 
To use the '''View mode loop''' you have to define a '''[[Shortcuts|Shortcut]]''' for '''View - View Mode Loop'''. Afterwards you can switch between the set view modes using the '''[[Shortcuts|Shortcut]]'''.

Visit the '''[[View Mode#View Mode Loop|View Mode Loop]]''' article to get more information about this function.

===Color Correction===
On some monitors colors and gamma of the map are not displayed correctly. Use the controller to regulate the color and gamma manually. Click on the '''Standard''' button to set the '''Color Correction''' back to default.

===Redraw background automatically===
If this option is enabled, the map is redrawn after every single modification of the map (This may reduce the performance of OCAD). Otherwise you have to press the '''F5''' key or select '''Redraw''' in the '''View''' menu to redraw the map. 

[[File:RedrawBackgroundAutomatically.PNG]]

===Faster text rendering===
Enable the '''Faster text rendering''' option to render text faster and less precisely. This may increase the performance of OCAD. 

[[File:FasterTextRendering.PNG]]

===Screen Grid===
[[File:OCADPreferencesScreenGrid.PNG]]

In this section of the '''OCAD Preferences''' the color and the appearance of the '''[[View#Show Screen Grid|Screen Grid]]''' can be changed.

Change the '''Color''' by clicking the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Setup''' icon.

Click the '''Default''' button to reload the default gray color.

Choose a '''Style''' from the dropdown menu. The '''[[View#Show Screen Grid|Screen Grid]]''' can either be '''Solid''', '''Dashed''' or '''Dotted'''.

==Select==
You can choose between two modes to select multiple objects:
* All objects must be with at least one vertex in the selection.
* All objects must be completely in the selection. 
[[File:OCADPreferences Select.gif]]

You can find more information about selecting multiple objects on this page: '''[[Select#Select and Edit Multiple Objects|Select and Edit Multiple Objects]]'''.

==Object==
===Object stretching===
If this option is activated, you are able to stretch objects in the [[File:Icon SelectAndEditObject.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select and Edit Object|Select and Edit Object]]''' mode. 
You can find more about stretching objects on this page: '''[[Select#Select and Edit Object|Select and Edit Object]]'''.

===Unsymbolized objects===
Choose a color for [[Unsymbolized Objects]] by clicking on the '''Setup''' [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] icon. The '''Color Picker''' dialog appears and you can configure the color.

==Drawing and Editing==

===Drawing Bézier curves===
Choose the preferred mode for drawing curves.
*In OCAD mode, only the direction of a dragged tangent is used. The distance from the normal vertices to the curve vertices is calculated automatically. This is the recommended mode.
*In Illustrator mode, the length of the dragged tangent is used to calculate the distance of the curve vertex.

[[File:OCADPreferences Bezier.gif]]

You can find more about drawing curves on the following page: '''[[Drawing an Object#Draw a Curve|Draw a Curve]]'''

=== Curve mode: Change to straight line mode when clicking in drawing area ===
Check this box to draw straight lines also in curve mode. See more in '''[[Drawing_an_Object#Change_to_Straight_Line_Mode|Change to Straight Line Mode]]'''

===Convert freehand to curve when drawing===
Check this box to convert lines and areas to curves when drawing in freehand mode. Otherwise they remain as polygons. The settings made in the '''Smooth when drawing freehand''' dropdown list of the '''Tolerances''' field determine the smoothing level. 
[[File:Freehand_To_Curve.PNG]]

===Close area objects when drawing===
OCAD closes area objects automatically if this option is checked. If the start and end point are different, OCAD adds an end point with the same position as the start point.

Choose [[Topology#Close_Area_Objects|'''Close Area Objects''']] in the '''Topology''' part of the '''Object''' menu to close already drawn area objects. 
[[File:Close_Area_Objects_When_Drawing.PNG]]

===Move closed start and end points of line and area objects together===
When this option is switched on, and the start and end points of a line or area object coincide (the line is closed), they are moved together during editing. If you move the start point, then the end point will also move. 
[[File:OCADPreferences MoveEndPoints.gif]]

=== Move line and area segments===
Activate this option to be able to move line and area segments. 
[[File:MoveSegments.gif]]

=== Join affects all line symbols in symbol group ===
When this option is switched on, OCAD [[Topology#Join|joins]] the ends of selected line objects that are in the same [[Symbol_Box#Symbol_Tree|symbol group]] (symbol tree). If deactivated, OCAD only joins if the line objects have the same symbol.

The option affects the [[File:Icon_Join.PNG]] [[Topology#Join|Join function]] and [[File:Icon_AutomaticJoining.PNG]] [[Topology#Automatic_Joining|Automatic Joining]] during drawing.

===Following existing objects===
Uncheck the '''Side lines of double lines''' option if side lines of double lines should not be traced when you are following existing lines. You can find more about this topic on the '''[[Drawing an Object#Following Existing Objects|Following Existing Objects]]''' page. 
[[File:Side_Lines_Of_Double_Lines.PNG]] 

===Tolerances===
*'''Select objects:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance on each side of a thin line where you can click to select it. Objects with a thicker main line than the tolerance level can be selected by clicking on the entire line width. The default value is 5 pixels. 
:[[File:Hint.jpg]] This tolerance is further used in multiple tools like '''[[Cut#Cut_Line|Cut lines]]''', '''[[Cut#Cut_Area|Cut areas]]''', '''[[Drawing_an_Object#Following_Existing_Objects|Following existing objects]]''', '''[[Reshape|Reshape]]''', '''[[Vertices|Add Vertex, Remove Vertex, Change Vertex Type]]'''. 

*'''Snapping:''' If you activate the '''[[Snapping]]''' tool, moving a vertex close to an objects has a snapping effect. This tolerance defines the maximum distance you have to approach to the object, so that the vertex snaps to it. The default value is 5 pixels. 

*'''Join when drawing lines:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance a vertex has to approach to another line end to [[Topology#Join|join]] it. The default value is 0.25 mm. If the line width is bigger than this tolerance then OCAD takes the line width as the tolerance. This tolerance is used for lines and areas 
:[[File:Joining_Lines.PNG]] 

*'''Merge lines:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance two line endes can be apart to still get merged.

*'''Smooth when drawing freehand:''' There are three smoothing levels for freehand drawing mode: slightly, medium and strong. They correspond to 0, 1 and 2 in earlier OCAD versions. 
:[[File:Smoothing_Levels.PNG]] 

*'''Change to Bezier curve:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance the vertices can move away from the original position by changing from polyline to Bezier curve. The default value is 0.10 mm. Note that the distance between the curve and the polyline can be greater between the vertices. 
:[[File:Change_To_Bezier.PNG]] 

*'''Smooth (generalization):''' This tolerance is used by the Douglas-Peucker smoothing algorithm. Vertices that are closer to the direct line between the previous and the next vertex are removed. The default value is 0.05 mm.

This smooth tolerance is also used in the 'Change to Polyline' function.
:[[File:Smooth.PNG]]

===Cursor color===
You can change the cursor color to black, red, blue, purple or yellow by selecting a color in the dropdown list.
====Scale Cursor Size====
Check this option to enlarge the cursor to the default size on high-DPI monitors with Windows 10 Creators Update.

===Mark===

Set the mark size to normal, large or very large. 
[[File:Mark_Size.PNG]]

Choose a mark color by clicking the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Setup''' icon. 
[[File:Mark_Color.PNG]]

The mark color is used during drawing and to mark the selected objects. 
[[File:Mark_Color_Drawing.PNG]]

The GPS cursor in GPS Real Time mode is also drawn with the choosen mark color. 
[[File:Mark_Color_GpsCursor.PNG]]

[[File:Hint.jpg]] OCAD uses the choosen mark color only on white background. Otherwise OCAD choose a color with high contrast to the background color. 
[[File:Mark_Color_HighContrast.PNG]]

===Enable live preview===
Enable this option to show the real line width when drawing line objects.

===Auto scroll===
Check this option if the map view should automatically scroll if you drag out of the drawing area. Disable '''Auto scroll''' if you have a slow PC.

===Change to Select and Edit Object mode when selecting two or more objects===
Check this option to automatically get the [[Select#Select_and_Edit_Object|Select and Edit Object mode]] when selecting two or more objects.

[[File:ChangeSelectMode.gif]]

==Symbol==
===Default symbol folder===
You can change the default symbol folder by clicking on the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Browse''' icon. Choose a folder as ''default symbol folder'' which you want to load symbols from when you create a new map. Click on the [[File:Icon_Delete2.PNG]] '''Delete''' icon to clear the current folder path. If no folder is selected, OCAD loads symbols from the ''Symbol'' folder in the ''OCAD program directory'' (usually: ''C:\Program Files\OCAD\OCAD 20xx\Symbol\'') when you want to create a new map. 

===Symbol===
* '''Selected symbol blinks in symbol box''': If you check this option, the selected symbol blinks in the symbol box. This makes it easier to recognize the selected symbol.
* '''Lock symbol positions in symbol box''': If you check this option, you are not able to drag and drop a symbol to a new position in the symbol box.
* '''Auto select symbol when selecting object''': If you check this option, the corresponding symbol is automatically selected when you select an object. This does not work when you select multiple objects.
* '''Change to drawing mode when selecting a symbol''': If you check this option, OCAD change to a drawing mode when selecting a symbol in the symbol box. If the symbol has a preffered drawing mode then OCAD change to this drawing mode.
* '''Set symbol status visible when changing to Protected''': Check this option if you prefer to have the same behaviour as in earlier OCAD versions. In this case OCAD always sets the symbol status Visible when changing to Protected.

==GPS==
===GPS Log File===
Check the '''Log all positions sent from gps''' option to save all position sent from a GPS device in real time to a log file (Text-File). Click the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Browse''' icon to choose a folder, the log files are saved to. The log files are named with the date and time the real time GPS is enabled.

==Warnings==
===Warnings for hidden symbols===
These warnings can be activated when you either [[Printing Maps|print]], [[Export Files|export]] or [[Import Files|import]] a map. If you check those options, you will get a warning message if you have [[Symbol#Hide|hidden]] symbols on the map and you are trying to carry out one of mentioned operations.
===Moving warnings===
Enable the '''Move multiple objects''' option to get a warning message when you move [[Select#Select and Edit Multiple Objects|multiple objects]]. Use this option in order to guard against moving [[Select#Select and Edit Multiple Objects|multiple objects]] accidentally.
===Database warnings===
Check these options to show [[Database#Database_Compatibility|Database Compatibility]] warnings about 32/64bit and dBase.

==General==
===Updater===
Disable the option '''Check for Service Updates when you start OCAD''' to not check for new free '''[[Service_Update|Service Updates]]''' when you start OCAD. Is some cases this check takes too long.

Known bugs are corrected in Service Updates. Additionally, new functions are added constantly with the subscription model. Therefore, we recommend using OCAD software always with the most recent Service Update to benefit from the quality improvements. The latest Service Update is also available on our website in the [https://www.ocad.com/en/service-update/ Download] section.

===OCAD Blog===
If this option is activated, new OCAD blog posts are shown when you start OCAD.

===Google API Key===
Enter here your Google API Key. This key is used in the [[New_Map_Wizard#Choose_Cross_Reference_Table|New Map Wizard]] to create a DEM via the Google Maps API.

Link: [https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key Get API Key]

OCAD Preferences

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[[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]]

''Some preferences are not available in the '''OCAD Starter''' and '''OCAD Course Setting''' editions.''
==GUI (Graphical User Interface)==
===Right click in drawing area opens context menu===
If enabled, the context menu is shown by clicking on the drawing area with the right mouse button. 

[[File:ContextMenu.png]] 

[[File:ChangeToStraightLineMode.gif]]

In the upper part of the '''Context''' menu, you can switch between the current '''[[Drawing_an_Object|Drawing Mode]]''', the [[File:Icon SelectAndEditObject.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select and Edit Object|Select and Edit Object]]''' mode and the [[File:Icon SelectObjectAndEditVertex.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select Object and Edit Vertex|Select Object and Edit Vertex]] mode. 
In the lower part of the '''Context''' menu, you can change the view either with the [[File:Icon Pan.PNG]] '''[[View#Pan|Pan]]''', [[File:Icon ZoomIn.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom_In|Zoom In]]''', [[File:Icon ZoomOut.PNG]] '''[[View#Zoom_Out|Zoom Out]]''' or the [[File:Icon ShowEntireMap.PNG]] '''[[View#Show_Entire_Map|Show Entire Map]]''' tool. 
 
If disabled, you can switch between the current '''[[Drawing_an_Object|Drawing Mode]]''' and the [[File:Icon SelectObjectAndEditVertex.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select Object and Edit Vertex|Select Object and Edit Vertex]]''' mode by clicking on the drawing area with the right mouse button.

=== Right mouse click change between drawing and editing ===
This option is only activated if the '''Context menu in drawing area''' option is deactivated.

We recommend to deactivate this option when drawing on a tablet with a pen. In this case OCAD ignores the right click during drawing.

===Wider splitter between drawing area and symbol box===
If this option is enabled, the splitter between the symbol box and the drawing area appears wider as usual. This feature may improve the user-friendliness. 
[[File:WiderSplitter.PNG]]

===Toolbars===
Show or Hide the following toolbars in this field:
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Editing_and_Drawing_Toolbar|Editing and Drawing Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Edit_Functions_Toolbar|Edit Functions Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Mobile_Toolbar|Mobile Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Numeric_Keypad_Toolbar|Numeric Keypad Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#Standard_Toolbar|Standard Toolbar]]'''
* '''[[Graphical_User_Interface#View_Toolbar|View Toolbar]]'''

Click the '''Reset''' button to reset the toolbar positions to the default settings. Please restart OCAD for the changes to take effect. This function is sometimes used if an undocked toolbar outside the screen.

Click the '''Customize''' button to add or remove icons to/from the toolbars.

===Status bar===
Choose the format of the coordinates appearing in the [[Graphical_User_Interface#Status_Bar|Status Bar]] in this box. 
[[File:StatusBarSettings.PNG]]

===Style===
Change the virtual appearance of the GUI by choosing one in the dropdown list.

===Reset docking panels===
Reset the docking panels (symbol box, GPS box and database box). OCAD restart needed to take effect.

Use this function if the symbol box is hidden.

==File==
=== Auto file load when opening OCAD ===
Check this box to load the last map you worked on automatically when OCAD is started. Otherwise no map will be loaded.
===Create ocd file association===
Click this button to associate the running OCAD edition with .ocd files.
OCAD must run as administrator to execute this function (change file association in Windows Registry).

[[File:Create ocd file association.png]]

Confirm to run as administrator.

[[File:CreateOcdFileAssociation2.png]]

Alternatively, go to '''Settings>Apps>Default apps''' and '''Chosse default apps by file type'''.

[[File:Hint.jpg]] Normally, default file type for .ocd files is set during installation. However, if you run OCAD in the Cloud, the default file type is not set.

=== Clear file history ===
Click this button to clear the file history from [[File#Open_Recently_Exported_Documents|Recently Exported Documents]] and [[File#Open_Recently_Used_OCAD_Files|Recently Used OCAD Files]].
If a drive from the file history files does not exist anymore, e.g. disconnected network drives, it may needs more time to open the [[File| File menu]]. This function solves the problem.

=== Temporary OCAD Folder ===
While working on an open file OCAD is saving all changes to temporary file(s) in a tmp folder. This folder can be changed here. By default it is C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\OCAD\tmp.

OCAD saves the WMS images in this folder.

=== Ghostscript File Path ===
OCAD using Ghostscript to converting a pdf background map to a jpg file when [[Background_Map#Open_a_Background_Map|opening the pdf file]].

[http://www.ghostscript.com/download/gsdnld.html Download] and install Ghostscript.

Click the '''Choose''' button to set the file path of the Ghostscript exe file (e.g. ''C:\Program Files (x86)\gs\gs9.08\bin\gswin32.exe'').

[[File:GhostscriptFilePath.png]]

===Auto-backup===
Activate the checkbox '''Create auto-backup when opening OCAD file''' and every time you open an .ocd-file, OCAD will save a backup of this file. You can also create a backup manually by using the [[Create_Backup|'''Create Backup''']] funktion in the '''File''' menu.

Click the '''Choose''' button to set a file path for the auto-backup. 
Activate '''Compress file''' to save disk space.

[[File:Hint.jpg]] Remember to clean out the auto-backup directory from time to time.

[[File:Auto-backup.png]]
===Default coordinate system===

Set here the default coordinate system for your template files.

[[File:DefaultCoordinateSystem.png]]

==View==
===User defined zoom in menu item===
Enter a value to specify the [[View#User_Defined|User Defined Zoom]]. Choose '''User Defined''' in the '''View''' menu to apply the specified zoom to the map.

===View mode loop===
With the '''View mode loop''' tool you can easily switch between different view modes. Select the view modes you want to switch between in the '''View mode loop''' box in the '''View''' category of '''OCAD Preferences'''. 
To use the '''View mode loop''' you have to define a '''[[Shortcuts|Shortcut]]''' for '''View - View Mode Loop'''. Afterwards you can switch between the set view modes using the '''[[Shortcuts|Shortcut]]'''.

Visit the '''[[View Mode#View Mode Loop|View Mode Loop]]''' article to get more information about this function.

===Color Correction===
On some monitors colors and gamma of the map are not displayed correctly. Use the controller to regulate the color and gamma manually. Click on the '''Standard''' button to set the '''Color Correction''' back to default.

===Redraw background automatically===
If this option is enabled, the map is redrawn after every single modification of the map (This may reduce the performance of OCAD). Otherwise you have to press the '''F5''' key or select '''Redraw''' in the '''View''' menu to redraw the map. 

[[File:RedrawBackgroundAutomatically.PNG]]

===Faster text rendering===
Enable the '''Faster text rendering''' option to render text faster and less precisely. This may increase the performance of OCAD. 

[[File:FasterTextRendering.PNG]]

===Screen Grid===
[[File:OCADPreferencesScreenGrid.PNG]]

In this section of the '''OCAD Preferences''' the color and the appearance of the '''[[View#Show Screen Grid|Screen Grid]]''' can be changed.

Change the '''Color''' by clicking the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Setup''' icon.

Click the '''Default''' button to reload the default gray color.

Choose a '''Style''' from the dropdown menu. The '''[[View#Show Screen Grid|Screen Grid]]''' can either be '''Solid''', '''Dashed''' or '''Dotted'''.

==Select==
You can choose between two modes to select multiple objects:
* All objects must be with at least one vertex in the selection.
* All objects must be completely in the selection. 
[[File:OCADPreferences Select.gif]]

You can find more information about selecting multiple objects on this page: '''[[Select#Select and Edit Multiple Objects|Select and Edit Multiple Objects]]'''.

==Object==
===Object stretching===
If this option is activated, you are able to stretch objects in the [[File:Icon SelectAndEditObject.PNG]] '''[[Select#Select and Edit Object|Select and Edit Object]]''' mode. 
You can find more about stretching objects on this page: '''[[Select#Select and Edit Object|Select and Edit Object]]'''.

===Unsymbolized objects===
Choose a color for [[Unsymbolized Objects]] by clicking on the '''Setup''' [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] icon. The '''Color Picker''' dialog appears and you can configure the color.

==Drawing and Editing==

===Drawing Bézier curves===
Choose the preferred mode for drawing curves.
*In OCAD mode, only the direction of a dragged tangent is used. The distance from the normal vertices to the curve vertices is calculated automatically. This is the recommended mode.
*In Illustrator mode, the length of the dragged tangent is used to calculate the distance of the curve vertex.

[[File:OCADPreferences Bezier.gif]]

You can find more about drawing curves on the following page: '''[[Drawing an Object#Draw a Curve|Draw a Curve]]'''

=== Curve mode: Change to straight line mode when clicking in drawing area ===
Check this box to draw straight lines also in curve mode. See more in '''[[Drawing_an_Object#Change_to_Straight_Line_Mode|Change to Straight Line Mode]]'''

===Convert freehand to curve when drawing===
Check this box to convert lines and areas to curves when drawing in freehand mode. Otherwise they remain as polygons. The settings made in the '''Smooth when drawing freehand''' dropdown list of the '''Tolerances''' field determine the smoothing level. 
[[File:Freehand_To_Curve.PNG]]

===Close area objects when drawing===
OCAD closes area objects automatically if this option is checked. If the start and end point are different, OCAD adds an end point with the same position as the start point.

Choose [[Topology#Close_Area_Objects|'''Close Area Objects''']] in the '''Topology''' part of the '''Object''' menu to close already drawn area objects. 
[[File:Close_Area_Objects_When_Drawing.PNG]]

===Move closed start and end points of line and area objects together===
When this option is switched on, and the start and end points of a line or area object coincide (the line is closed), they are moved together during editing. If you move the start point, then the end point will also move. 
[[File:OCADPreferences MoveEndPoints.gif]]

=== Move line and area segments===
Activate this option to be able to move line and area segments. 
[[File:MoveSegments.gif]]

=== Join affects all line symbols in symbol group ===
When this option is switched on, OCAD [[Topology#Join|joins]] the ends of selected line objects that are in the same [[Symbol_Box#Symbol_Tree|symbol group]] (symbol tree). If deactivated, OCAD only joins if the line objects have the same symbol.

The option affects the [[File:Icon_Join.PNG]] [[Topology#Join|Join function]] and [[File:Icon_AutomaticJoining.PNG]] [[Topology#Automatic_Joining|Automatic Joining]] during drawing.

===Following existing objects===
Uncheck the '''Side lines of double lines''' option if side lines of double lines should not be traced when you are following existing lines. You can find more about this topic on the '''[[Drawing an Object#Following Existing Objects|Following Existing Objects]]''' page. 
[[File:Side_Lines_Of_Double_Lines.PNG]] 

===Tolerances===
*'''Select objects:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance on each side of a thin line where you can click to select it. Objects with a thicker main line than the tolerance level can be selected by clicking on the entire line width. The default value is 5 pixels. 
:[[File:Hint.jpg]] This tolerance is further used in multiple tools like '''[[Cut#Cut_Line|Cut lines]]''', '''[[Cut#Cut_Area|Cut areas]]''', '''[[Drawing_an_Object#Following_Existing_Objects|Following existing objects]]''', '''[[Reshape|Reshape]]''', '''[[Vertices|Add Vertex, Remove Vertex, Change Vertex Type]]'''. 

*'''Snapping:''' If you activate the '''[[Snapping]]''' tool, moving a vertex close to an objects has a snapping effect. This tolerance defines the maximum distance you have to approach to the object, so that the vertex snaps to it. The default value is 5 pixels. 

*'''Join when drawing lines:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance a vertex has to approach to another line end to [[Topology#Join|join]] it. The default value is 0.25 mm. If the line width is bigger than this tolerance then OCAD takes the line width as the tolerance. This tolerance is used for lines and areas 
:[[File:Joining_Lines.PNG]] 

*'''Merge lines:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance two line endes can be apart to still get merged.

*'''Smooth when drawing freehand:''' There are three smoothing levels for freehand drawing mode: slightly, medium and strong. They correspond to 0, 1 and 2 in earlier OCAD versions. 
:[[File:Smoothing_Levels.PNG]] 

*'''Change to Bezier curve:''' This tolerance defines the maximum distance the vertices can move away from the original position by changing from polyline to Bezier curve. The default value is 0.10 mm. Note that the distance between the curve and the polyline can be greater between the vertices. 
:[[File:Change_To_Bezier.PNG]] 

*'''Smooth (generalization):''' This tolerance is used by the Douglas-Peucker smoothing algorithm. Vertices that are closer to the direct line between the previous and the next vertex are removed. The default value is 0.05 mm.

This smooth tolerance is also used in the 'Change to Polyline' function.
:[[File:Smooth.PNG]]

===Cursor color===
You can change the cursor color to black, red, blue, purple or yellow by selecting a color in the dropdown list.
====Scale Cursor Size====
Check this option to enlarge the cursor to the default size on high-DPI monitors with Windows 10 Creators Update.

===Mark===

Set the mark size to normal, large or very large. 
[[File:Mark_Size.PNG]]

Choose a mark color by clicking the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Setup''' icon. 
[[File:Mark_Color.PNG]]

The mark color is used during drawing and to mark the selected objects. 
[[File:Mark_Color_Drawing.PNG]]

The GPS cursor in GPS Real Time mode is also drawn with the choosen mark color. 
[[File:Mark_Color_GpsCursor.PNG]]

[[File:Hint.jpg]] OCAD uses the choosen mark color only on white background. Otherwise OCAD choose a color with high contrast to the background color. 
[[File:Mark_Color_HighContrast.PNG]]

===Enable live preview===
Enable this option to show the real line width when drawing line objects.

===Auto scroll===
Check this option if the map view should automatically scroll if you drag out of the drawing area. Disable '''Auto scroll''' if you have a slow PC.

===Change to Select and Edit Object mode when selecting two or more objects===
Check this option to automatically get the [[Select#Select_and_Edit_Object|Select and Edit Object mode]] when selecting two or more objects.

[[File:ChangeSelectMode.gif]]

==Symbol==
===Default symbol folder===
You can change the default symbol folder by clicking on the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Browse''' icon. Choose a folder as ''default symbol folder'' which you want to load symbols from when you create a new map. Click on the [[File:Icon_Delete2.PNG]] '''Delete''' icon to clear the current folder path. If no folder is selected, OCAD loads symbols from the ''Symbol'' folder in the ''OCAD program directory'' (usually: ''C:\Program Files\OCAD\OCAD 20xx\Symbol\'') when you want to create a new map. 

===Symbol===
* '''Selected symbol blinks in symbol box''': If you check this option, the selected symbol blinks in the symbol box. This makes it easier to recognize the selected symbol.
* '''Lock symbol positions in symbol box''': If you check this option, you are not able to drag and drop a symbol to a new position in the symbol box.
* '''Auto select symbol when selecting object''': If you check this option, the corresponding symbol is automatically selected when you select an object. This does not work when you select multiple objects.
* '''Change to drawing mode when selecting a symbol''': If you check this option, OCAD change to a drawing mode when selecting a symbol in the symbol box. If the symbol has a preffered drawing mode then OCAD change to this drawing mode.
* '''Set symbol status visible when changing to Protected''': Check this option if you prefer to have the same behaviour as in earlier OCAD versions. In this case OCAD always sets the symbol status Visible when changing to Protected.

==GPS==
===GPS Log File===
Check the '''Log all positions sent from gps''' option to save all position sent from a GPS device in real time to a log file (Text-File). Click the [[File:Icon_Setup.PNG]] '''Browse''' icon to choose a folder, the log files are saved to. The log files are named with the date and time the real time GPS is enabled.

==Warnings==
===Warnings for hidden symbols===
These warnings can be activated when you either [[Printing Maps|print]], [[Export Files|export]] or [[Import Files|import]] a map. If you check those options, you will get a warning message if you have [[Symbol#Hide|hidden]] symbols on the map and you are trying to carry out one of mentioned operations.
===Moving warnings===
Enable the '''Move multiple objects''' option to get a warning message when you move [[Select#Select and Edit Multiple Objects|multiple objects]]. Use this option in order to guard against moving [[Select#Select and Edit Multiple Objects|multiple objects]] accidentally.
===Database warnings===
Check these options to show [[Database#Database_Compatibility|Database Compatibility]] warnings about 32/64bit and dBase.

==General==
===Updater===
Disable the option '''Check for Service Updates when you start OCAD''' to not check for new free '''[[Service_Update|Service Updates]]''' when you start OCAD. Is some cases this check takes too long.

Known bugs are corrected in Service Updates. Additionally, new functions are added constantly with the subscription model. Therefore, we recommend using OCAD software always with the most recent Service Update to benefit from the quality improvements. The latest Service Update is also available on our website in the [https://www.ocad.com/en/service-update/ Download] section.

===OCAD Blog===
If this option is activated, new OCAD blog posts are shown when you start OCAD.

===Google API Key===
Enter here your Google API Key. This key is used in the [[New_Map_Wizard#Choose_Cross_Reference_Table|New Map Wizard]] to create a DEM via the Google Maps API.

Link: [https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key Get API Key]

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== Possible errors ==
The OCAD Build 3226 - 3232 have a problem with a broken update link. This error message appears:

[[File:DownloadServiceUpdate.png]]

If you get the error above, it means that the update file was downloaded but due to an error, the update did not start automatically.

In this case you have two options to solve this problem:
* Download the current update via OCAD Updater
* or start the downloaded update file manually
* or download the Update from the Update link sent by OCAD AG

==First option: OCAD Updater==
The OCAD 12 and 2020 Updater can be used as a general overview and update tool for OCAD installations.
Download the 64-bit version for 64-bit Windows, otherwise the 32-bit version
* [https://www.ocad.com/download/Ocad2020/Ocad12_2020_Updater_64-bit.exe Download 64-bit]
* [https://www.ocad.com/download/Ocad2020/Ocad12_2020_Updater_32-bit.exe Download 32-bit]

After the download run the program.

[[File:Ocad12And2019Updater.png|800px]]

The green OK icon indicate that you have installed the latest update.

Otherwise click on the '''Download Update and install''' to download the latest version from our server and install it.

[[File:Ocad12And2019UpdaterInstall.png]]

* Confirm to install an update
* After the installation click '''Check again''' to see if the installation was successfully.

==Second option: start the downloaded update file manually ==
The user has to start the update.

Is such a case, please close OCAD, go to the ''hidde''n folder '''C:\Users\[USER]\AppData\Roaming\OCAD\OCAD 2018\Tmp\OCAD_Update\xxx.exe''' and start the downloaded update from there.

If it doesn't help please contact OCAD AG by email ( support@ocad.com ).

==Third option: download the Update from the Update link sent by OCAD AG==
OCAD AG has sent you a download link for the Update by email. You can download this Update from link.

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