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07/10/2026

In our latest blog post, we share best practices with our OCAD App users to minimize data loss if the mobile device breaks, is lost or experiences an unexpected software error.
https://ocad.com/blog/2026/10/keep-your-ocad-app-and-projects-up-to-date/

30/09/2026

Have you ever had to create a map layout?
In our latest blog post, we explain the term 'bleed' and show you how to create and export a layout correctly, with or without bleed.

Layouts With or Without Bleed Leave a reply In this blog post, we’ll explain the term “bleed” and show you how to correctly create and export a layout with bleed. What Is Bleed? The reason for using bleed is that it’s technically not possible to print exactly to the edge of a sheet of paper....

15/09/2026

Since the latest OCAD Update, extents from background maps can be loaded in OCAD. For example, when you use the Canvas function, you can load already defined extents from your layouts files.
Read more about extents in our blog: https://ocad.com/blog/2026/09/create-and-load-extents/

26/08/2026

We have improved the Course Setting Layer to make the OCAD App even more appealing to course setters, controllers and control setters.

Blog: https://ocad.com/blog/2026/08/improved-course-setting-layer-in-ocad-app/
Video: https://youtu.be/ahmnCo_wios

Give it a try!

09/07/2026

A control description is as essential to orienteering as a compass. You could manage without it, but it makes things easier.

What do you need to know about control descriptions, and what tools does OCAD offer for viewing, printing, and exporting them?

We’ve compiled all the relevant information for you.

https://shop.ocad.com/knowledge/article/84

04/06/2026

In our latest blog post, we’ll show you the tools OCAD offers that help you determine your location in the field and allow you to identify and map terrain features, vegetation, and man-made objects.
https://ocad.com/blog/2026/06/how-ocad-helps-you-with-positioning-and-mapping-in-the-field/

15/04/2026

GPS helps you to determine your position in the terrain when mapping, especially when the base data isn’t very accurate. But how exactly does GPS work, and what should you bear in mind when using it?

On the website 'GPS in Orienteering Map Map Making', you’ll find a summary of useful information about GPS and instructions on how to use GPS with OCAD.
https://shop.ocad.com/knowledge/article/57