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ANK: /* External GPS device */

2026-08-10T14:46:55Z

External GPS device

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	You can place the external GPS device on the top of your head for better reception (fastend it to a cap or helmet) and connected it via bluetooth directly to your tablet. GPS devices like Gramin Glo should last more than 10 hours.<br>		You can place the external GPS device on the top of your head for better reception (fastend it to a cap or helmet) and connected it via bluetooth directly to your tablet. GPS devices like Gramin Glo should last more than 10 hours.<br>
	Some recommendation of our customers (08.2026):<br>		Some recommendation of our customers (08.2026):<br>
			*[https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2blite-bt-case-kit/ RTK Portable Bluetooth Kit] from ArduSimple
	*Garmin GLO 2		*Garmin GLO 2
	*Navilock BT-821G Bluetooth GNSS Receiver MT3333		*Navilock BT-821G Bluetooth GNSS Receiver MT3333
	*GNS3000		*GNS3000
	*[https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2blite-bt-case-kit/ RTK Portable Bluetooth Kit] from ArduSimple

	[[File:Hint.jpg]] Find more information about GPS [https://shop.ocad.com/knowledge/article/57 here].		[[File:Hint.jpg]] Find more information about GPS and GPS comparison [https://shop.ocad.com/knowledge/article/57 here].

	==Draw Orienteering Maps and Course Setting==		==Draw Orienteering Maps and Course Setting==

ANK: /* External GPS device */

2026-08-10T14:37:31Z

External GPS device

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	If your tablet has no or only bad internal GPS, it is a good idea to connect an external GPS receiver to have your current position shown in OCAD with a few meters accuracy.<br>		If your tablet has no or only bad internal GPS, it is a good idea to connect an external GPS receiver to have your current position shown in OCAD with a few meters accuracy.<br>
	You can place the external GPS device on the top of your head for better reception (fastend it to a cap or helmet) and connected it via bluetooth directly to your tablet. GPS devices like Gramin Glo should last more than 10 hours.<br>		You can place the external GPS device on the top of your head for better reception (fastend it to a cap or helmet) and connected it via bluetooth directly to your tablet. GPS devices like Gramin Glo should last more than 10 hours.<br>
	Some recommendation of our customers (~~012~~.~~2025~~):<br>		Some recommendation of our customers (08.2026):<br>
	*Garmin GLO 2		*Garmin GLO 2
	*Navilock BT-821G Bluetooth GNSS Receiver MT3333		*Navilock BT-821G Bluetooth GNSS Receiver MT3333
	*GNS3000		*GNS3000
			*[https://www.ardusimple.com/product/simplertk2blite-bt-case-kit/ RTK Portable Bluetooth Kit] from ArduSimple

			[[File:Hint.jpg]] Find more information about GPS [https://shop.ocad.com/knowledge/article/57 here].

	==Draw Orienteering Maps and Course Setting==		==Draw Orienteering Maps and Course Setting==

ANK: /* Computer / System Requirements */

2026-03-18T20:27:34Z

Computer / System Requirements

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	= Computer / System Requirements=		= Computer / System Requirements=
			==OCAD Desktop==
	* OCAD requires Windows 8, 10 or 11 (32- or 64-bit). OCAD is available as 32-bit and 64-bit software. OCAD does not run on [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85 Windows in S mode].		* OCAD requires Windows 8, 10 or 11 (32- or 64-bit). OCAD is available as 32-bit and 64-bit software. OCAD does not run on [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85 Windows in S mode].
	* OCAD is not compiled for ARM based computers, but runs on the emulation provided by Windows.		* OCAD is not compiled for ARM based computers, but runs on the emulation provided by Windows.
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	[[File:hint.jpg]] OCAD 64-bit version cannot connect to Microsoft Excel/Access if the 32-bit version of Microsoft Access Database Engine is installed. The same with 64-bit Microsoft Access Database Engine and OCAD 32 bit version.		[[File:hint.jpg]] OCAD 64-bit version cannot connect to Microsoft Excel/Access if the 32-bit version of Microsoft Access Database Engine is installed. The same with 64-bit Microsoft Access Database Engine and OCAD 32 bit version.
	In this case use the same OCAD version as installed Microsoft Access Database Engine.		In this case use the same OCAD version as installed Microsoft Access Database Engine.

			==OCAD App==
			The following versions are known to work well:
			*iOS 18.5 and later
			*Android 13 and later

			It is known that the App can also work on older versions:
			*iOS 15 or later
			*Android 8 or later

			A Windows or Mac version is not yet available for users.

	= 64-bit Version vs. 32-bit Version =		= 64-bit Version vs. 32-bit Version =

ANK: /* Recommendations */

2025-12-16T14:31:58Z

Recommendations

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	There are two ways to use OCAD in the field.		There are two ways to use OCAD in the field.

	'''1. OCAD Desktop, on Window devices''':		'''1. OCAD Desktop, on mobile Window devices''':

	:Software: OCAD Orienteering Edition or OCAD Starter Edition		:Software: OCAD Orienteering Edition or OCAD Starter Edition
	:Advantages: ~~OCAD objects can be drawn directly~~.		:Advantages: All functionality of the Desktop version.
	:Disadvantages: Operation is not as ergonomic as in OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App.		:Disadvantages: Operation is not as ergonomic as in OCAD App.
	~~:That's you: You like to draw the map directly in the terrain and see immediately, whether a situation on the map is clear and readable~~.

	'''2. OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App, on iOS and Android devices''':		'''2. OCAD App, on iOS and Android devices''':

	:Software: The '''[[OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App]]''' is available for free download and use in Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). To prepare the data for the OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App and for final drawing, you need OCAD Desktop.		:Software: The '''[[OCAD App]]''' is available for free download and use in Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). To prepare the data for the OCAD App and for final drawing, you need OCAD Desktop.
	:Advantages: Very ergonomic and intuitive to use. Designed specifically for mobile mapping.		:Advantages: Very ergonomic and intuitive to use. Designed specifically for mobile mapping.
	:Disadvantages: ~~Only sketches can be drawn and not~~ OCAD ~~objects directly.~~		:Disadvantages: Not all functionality from OCAD Desktop implemented.
	~~:That's you: You want to map as much as possible in the field and do the final drawing in the evening or on a rainy day on the computer at home~~.

	===General things to consider===		===General things to consider===
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	*'''Stylus Pen'''		*'''Stylus Pen'''
	:A capacitive pen that works with your table is beneficial for precise drawing. General touchscreen pens might not work that precise.		:A capacitive pen that works with your table is beneficial for precise drawing. General touchscreen pens might not work that precise.
	:The OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App can also be used with fingers. However, drawing is more precise with a pen.		:The OCAD App can also be used with fingers. However, drawing is more precise with a pen.

	*'''Robustness'''		*'''Robustness'''
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	*'''GPS'''		*'''GPS'''
	:Many devices have internal GPS, which works very satisfactory in most cases.		:Many devices have internal GPS, which works very satisfactory in most cases.
	:If your device has bad or no internal GPS, you can also use an external GPS.		:If your device has bad or no internal GPS, you can also use an [[Technical_Data#External_GPS_device\|external GPS]].

	*'''Compass'''		*'''Compass'''
	:If your device has a build-in compass, the OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App can use it to rotate the map view to magnetic north. Be aware that not all mobile devices have a build-in compass.		:If your device has a build-in compass, the OCAD App can use it to rotate the map view to magnetic north. Be aware that not all mobile devices have a build-in compass.

	*'''RAM'''		*'''RAM'''
	:Your mobile device should have at least 4 GB RAM for the OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App to work smoothly.		:Your mobile device should have at least 4 GB RAM for the OCAD App to work smoothly.

	===Tablets for OCAD Desktop (Windwos)===		===Tablets for OCAD Desktop (Windwos)===

	Some recommendation of our customers (05.~~2022~~):<br>		Some recommendation of our customers (12.2025):<br>
	*Microsoft Surface Pro		*Microsoft Surface Pro
	*Microsoft Surface Go		*Microsoft Surface Go
	*Microsoft Surface 7
	*Lenovo tablet (Intel Atom CPU Z3795)		*Lenovo tablet (Intel Atom CPU Z3795)

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	More information can found e.g. on www.forest-it.se<br>		More information can found e.g. on www.forest-it.se<br>
	Some recommendation of our customers (05.~~2022~~):<br>		Some recommendation of our customers (12.2025):<br>
	* Handheld Algiz 8X		* Handheld Algiz 8X
	* Trimble Yuma 2		* Trimble Yuma 2
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	[[File:Toughpad.jpg\|250px]]		[[File:Toughpad.jpg\|250px]]

	===Tablets for OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App (iOS or Android)===		===Tablets for OCAD App (iOS or Android)===

	'''iOS devices'''<br>		'''iOS devices'''<br>
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	'''Android devices'''<br>		'''Android devices'''<br>
	Some recommendation of our customers (05.~~2022~~):<br>		Some recommendation of our customers (05.2025):<br>
			*Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 with Samsung S Pen.
			*Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 LTE with Samsung S Pen

	*SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S6 LTE with Samsung S Pen
	*Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 (8 ", 64 GB) with Samsung S Pen.

	Note: Samsung Galaxy Tabs with ''Lite'' have no build-in compass \| Samsung Galaxy Tab have GPS.		Note: Samsung Galaxy Tabs with ''Lite'' have no build-in compass \| Samsung Galaxy Tab have GPS.

	===Smartphones for OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App (iOS or Android)===		===Smartphones for OCAD App (iOS or Android)===
	You can use the OCAD ~~Sketch~~ App also on a mobile phone.<br>		You can use the OCAD App also on a mobile phone.<br>
	For small corrections, this can be an easy alternative to the tablet.<br>		For small corrections, this can be an easy alternative to the tablet.<br>
	For larger projects, however, the use of a tablet is recommended.<br>		For larger projects, however, the use of a tablet is recommended.<br>
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	If your tablet has no or only bad internal GPS, it is a good idea to connect an external GPS receiver to have your current position shown in OCAD with a few meters accuracy.<br>		If your tablet has no or only bad internal GPS, it is a good idea to connect an external GPS receiver to have your current position shown in OCAD with a few meters accuracy.<br>
	You can place the external GPS device on the top of your head for better reception (fastend it to a cap or helmet) and connected it via bluetooth directly to your tablet. GPS devices like Gramin Glo should last more than 10 hours.<br>		You can place the external GPS device on the top of your head for better reception (fastend it to a cap or helmet) and connected it via bluetooth directly to your tablet. GPS devices like Gramin Glo should last more than 10 hours.<br>
	Some recommendation of our customers (05.~~2022~~):<br>		Some recommendation of our customers (012.2025):<br>
	*Garmin GLO 2		*Garmin GLO 2
	*Navilock BT-821G Bluetooth GNSS Receiver MT3333		*Navilock BT-821G Bluetooth GNSS Receiver MT3333

GRS: /* Computer / System Requirements */

2025-08-11T06:35:37Z

Computer / System Requirements

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	= Computer / System Requirements=		= Computer / System Requirements=
	* OCAD requires Windows 8, 10 or 11 (32- or 64-bit). OCAD is available as 32-bit and 64-bit software. OCAD does not run on [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85 Windows in S mode].		* OCAD requires Windows 8, 10 or 11 (32- or 64-bit). OCAD is available as 32-bit and 64-bit software. OCAD does not run on [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85 Windows in S mode].
	* ~~Thanks for the support request.~~ OCAD is not compiled for ARM based computers, but runs on the emulation provided by Windows.		* OCAD is not compiled for ARM based computers, but runs on the emulation provided by Windows.
	* 100 MB of free disk space for the installation		* 100 MB of free disk space for the installation
	* At least 1 GB RAM (depends on the size of open maps and background maps). The OCAD program without any open map needs only 70 MB RAM.		* At least 1 GB RAM (depends on the size of open maps and background maps). The OCAD program without any open map needs only 70 MB RAM.

GRS: /* Computer / System Requirements */

2025-08-11T06:35:21Z

Computer / System Requirements

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	= Computer / System Requirements=		= Computer / System Requirements=
	* OCAD requires Windows 8, 10 or 11 (32- or 64-bit). OCAD is available as 32-bit and 64-bit software. OCAD does not run on [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85 Windows in S mode].		* OCAD requires Windows 8, 10 or 11 (32- or 64-bit). OCAD is available as 32-bit and 64-bit software. OCAD does not run on [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85 Windows in S mode].
			* Thanks for the support request. OCAD is not compiled for ARM based computers, but runs on the emulation provided by Windows.
	* 100 MB of free disk space for the installation		* 100 MB of free disk space for the installation
	* At least 1 GB RAM (depends on the size of open maps and background maps). The OCAD program without any open map needs only 70 MB RAM.		* At least 1 GB RAM (depends on the size of open maps and background maps). The OCAD program without any open map needs only 70 MB RAM.

ANK: /* Digital Signature */

2024-08-12T11:48:06Z

Digital Signature

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	Click '''Details'''. In '''Digital Signature Details''' dialog is the '''Signer Name''' ''OCAD AG''.		Click '''Details'''. In '''Digital Signature Details''' dialog is the '''Signer Name''' ''OCAD AG''.

	[[File:DigitalSignature.png]]		[[File:DigitalSignature.png]] [[File:DigitalSignatureDetails.png]]

	----		----

ANK: /* Tablets for OCAD Desktop (Windwos) */

2024-08-12T08:49:21Z

Tablets for OCAD Desktop (Windwos)

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	*Microsoft Surface 7		*Microsoft Surface 7
	*Lenovo tablet (Intel Atom CPU Z3795)		*Lenovo tablet (Intel Atom CPU Z3795)

			[[File:Microsofttablet.jpg\|250px]]

	Also, you will find many '''rugged computers/ toughpads''' for tough environments as you will need it when mapping in the terrain. As a big plus point, these devices are working well in all weathers and are possible to use in rain. However, these devices are rather expensive if you are not a professional mapper and can cost up to a few thousand Euros. Also consider the weight of the device, which can be over 1kg.		Also, you will find many '''rugged computers/ toughpads''' for tough environments as you will need it when mapping in the terrain. As a big plus point, these devices are working well in all weathers and are possible to use in rain. However, these devices are rather expensive if you are not a professional mapper and can cost up to a few thousand Euros. Also consider the weight of the device, which can be over 1kg.
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	* FIDS Zelo		* FIDS Zelo
	* Welo R10S		* Welo R10S

			[[File:Toughpad.jpg\|250px]]

	===Tablets for OCAD Sketch App (iOS or Android)===		===Tablets for OCAD Sketch App (iOS or Android)===

ANK: /* General things to consider */

2024-06-11T12:28:39Z

General things to consider

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	*'''RAM'''		*'''RAM'''
	Your mobile device should have at least 4 GB RAM to ~~run~~ smoothly.		:Your mobile device should have at least 4 GB RAM for the OCAD Sketch App to work smoothly.

	===Tablets for OCAD Desktop (Windwos)===		===Tablets for OCAD Desktop (Windwos)===

ANK: /* General things to consider */

2024-06-11T12:27:42Z

General things to consider

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	*'''Compass'''		*'''Compass'''
	:If your device has a build-in compass, the OCAD Sketch App can use it to rotate the map view to magnetic north. Be aware that not all mobile devices have a build-in compass.		:If your device has a build-in compass, the OCAD Sketch App can use it to rotate the map view to magnetic north. Be aware that not all mobile devices have a build-in compass.


	*'''RAM'''		*'''RAM'''