Application of OCAD in cartographic subjects at the Faculty of Geodesy

We describe the main features of the map drawing program OCAD and its application experience at the Faculty of Geodesy for map drawing. OCAD has been applied for a number of years in teaching cartographic subjects for the purpose of drawing various maps, and recently of Internet maps as well. This is description of the software package that can be easy-to-use and economic alternative to the CAD and GIS programs.