OPlanner

Orienteering Course Planning

Overview

OPlanner is a simple application for orienteering course planning.

Features Include
  • Reads Ocad Files
  • Create Control Descriptions
  • Draw Lines
Note that not all features of Ocad maps are currently drawn properly - be sure to check the map is rendered properly if you intend to use it for a competition.

Download

Download

Prerequisites
OPlanner requires the .Net Framework Version 4
If you have Windows 7, it is probably already installed, otherwise you can download it here.
Download Instructions
Simply download the zip file and extract the files to your desired location.
Do not extract to program files as you will probably have an issue with permissions.
OPlanner will not modify the registy or your computer settings in any way.
OPlanner Version 1.1 Updates
Fixed a couple of minor bugs. Introduced a new system for rendering OCAD maps which was meant to improve perfomance but actually hasn't.
OPlanner Version 1.1 Notes
There are some issues with printing and Windows Presentation Foundation.
If the map contains any transparent objects (unlikely, only supported in OCAD version 9+) or if you set opacity to less than 100%, you may experience problems printing.
A full set of control descriptions is not currently provided. Please email info@oplanner.org.uk to request control descriptions to be added.
Control description data is in the DescriptionSymbols.xml file which should be in the same directory as OPlanner.exe. This file can also be downloaded separately.
Note that not all OCAD features are currenly supported, but it should be good enough for many maps.
Source Code Notes
You are free to do whatever you want with the source code.
The full Visual Studio 2010 Express solution with orignal images etc is available for download.
Downloads
File Updated
OPlanner Version 1.1 28-Jun-2014 18:20:00
OPlanner Version 1.1 Source Code 28-Jun-2014 18:20:00
OPlanner Version 1 30-Dec-2009 20:05:00
OPlanner Version 1 Source Code 30-Dec-2009 20:05:00
Control Descriptions 29-Sep-2011 09:40:00

Feedback

Please email any bugs or suggestions to info@oplanner.org.uk
Known Issues
There are some issues with printing and Windows Presentation Foundation.
If the map contains any transparent objects (unlikely, only supported in OCAD version 9+) or if you set opacity to less than 100%, you may experience problems printing
A full set of control descriptions is not currently provided. Please email info@oplanner.org.uk to request control descriptions to be added.
Control description data is in the DescriptionSymbols.xml file which should be in the same directory as OPlanner.exe. This file can also be downloaded separately.
Note that not all OCAD features are currenly supported, but it should be good enough for most maps. Please report any errors in reading OCAD files.

Help

Overview
OPlanner should be fairly straightforward to use for those people who have used OCAD, although it is a little overcomplicated in places.
Tools
Most tools should be straightforward to use. Some of the less obvious features are noted below.
Course Objects vs Normal Objects
Some objects only make sense when added to a course and some objects will only be applicable to one course.
Therefore you have the option of creating some object for one course only.
Most objects can also be added to specific courses by unticking the "Display on all Courses" box.
This is currently a little overcomplicated.
Drawing Objects
Objects which are drawn have two drawing modes - freehand and straight line (which also allows curves).
These modes are located under tool options.
Measure Distance Tool
This does not create a permanent object, but allows you to measure distances.
Transparent Area
This allows you to create a break in a control circle or line over an area of important detail.

About

OPlanner was created by Ben Stevens - Email
It is couse planning software for orienteering
Features
  • Reads Ocad Files
  • Create Control Descriptions
  • Draw Lines
OPlanner.org.uk