How To Create A New Map File in OCAD

Creating a New Map File
All objects in an OCAD file are based on symbols. These symbols depend on the type of map you want to create. For the following map type's sample symbol sets are included with OCAD:
• City maps
• Tourist maps
• Orienteering maps
• Geological maps
To create a new map file:
1. Choose New from the File menu. The New File dialog box appears.
2. In the Load symbols from box select one of the sample symbol sets. A description of the selected symbol set appears below the symbol box.
3. Click OK. The symbols appear in the symbol box on the right side of the screen.