Steps to create a linear traverse
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  1. Make the polyline or polygon layer editable using the Start/ Stop Editing tool.
  2. Tap the drop-down arrow next to the Offset Point button.

  3. Tap Linear Traverse.
  4. Tap the drop-down arrow next to the Point button.
  5. Tap the Polyline—or polygon—feature type.
  6. Tap the screen to capture the first vertex of the line—or polygon.

  7. The XYZ page of the Point/ Vertex dialog box is displayed.

    If you have a GPS activated, tap the GPS button to capture the incoming coordinates.
  8. Tap OK.
    Tip
    Undoing or cancelling your edits: Use the Undo tool to go back a step to the previously captured vertex or use the Cancel Edits tool to erase all edits. These tools are only enabled prior to tapping the Proceed button. Once you tap the Proceed button and tap ok on the Feature Properties dialog box, your edits cannot be undone.
  9. With a rangefinder, shoot the next feature from the location of the first feature (foresight). Alternatively, shoot back to the first vertex (target) from the location of the second vertex (backsight). Simply tap the screen if you do not have a rangefinder connected.

    The Point/Vertex dialog box is displayed on the Offset page.

    Tip
    Foresight versus backsight: You can use foresight or backsight to capture vertices in your traverse. Set foresight or backsight on the Options page of the Point/ Vertex dialog box.
  10. Tap OK.

  11. Continue adding vertices until your line or polygon is finished
    Tip
    Using the measure tool with offsets: You can use the measure tool in ‘traverse’ mode to perform an accurate measure in the field without capturing a feature. To do so, simply activate the Linear Traverse tool before enabling the Measure tool.
    Note
    Refer to section, Using your rangefinder for information on how to use your rangefinder with ArcPad.
  12. Tap Proceed when you are finished creating your line or polygon.

    The Feature Properties dialog box is displayed with an edit form, if it exists. Enter the information for the new feature.
  13. Tap OK.
  14. Your new feature is created
    Tip
    Undoing or canceling your edits: Use the Undo tool to go back a step to the previously captured vertex or use the Cancel Edits tool to erase all edits. These tools are only enabled prior to tapping the Proceed button. Once you tap the Proceed button and tap ok on the Feature Properties dialog box, your edits cannot be undone.