Displaying the distance and bearing to the destination
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The GPS Position Window displays the distance (DST) and bearing (BRG) from the current GPS position to the selected navigation destination.

  1. Activate your GPS if you have not already done so.
  2. Select a destination using the Go To, Find, Advanced Select, or Go To Selected Feature tools.
  3. Tap the GPS Position Window button to open the GPS Position Window.

    The GPS Position Window displays the distance (DST) and bearing (BRG) from the current GPS position to the selected destination.

    Tip
    Changing the distance units: The distance is displayed in the units specified for the display units. You can change the units on the Display page of the ArcPad Options dialog box.
    Note:  Refer to section ‘Connecting your GPS receiver’, for help on activating the GPS.