Create features using a 2 point offset with a GPS and rangefinder

These steps describe how to capture features when you are using a GPS and rangefinder. If you are not using one or either of these instruments, you can still capture features using 2 point offsets, by entering measurements relative to your existing features. For a workflow that includes manually creating reference points and entering values, refer to the topic Creating a new point feature using a 2 point offset.

Steps:

1. Ensure your GPS is enabled (and displays a valid fix) and that your rangefinder is connected.
2. Make the layer in which you want to create the new feature editable using the Start/Stop Editing tool, or by selecting the feature from the Quick Capture toolbar.

3. Tap the drop-down arrow below the Offset Point button to display the drop-down list. By default, the Offset Point button displays on the Edit toolbar. Choose the Offset Point or Offset Polyline/Polygon tool depending on the feature you are capturing. In this example, tap the Offset Point button.
4. Use the rangefinder to measure a distance (and optionally, bearing) to the feature you are capturing. These values will be sent to ArcPad. As well as the distance and bearing information, the GPS coordinates at the time of capture will be sent to ArcPad, and displayed in the Offset page on the Point/Vertex dialog box.
5. Tap the 2 Point Offset page on the Point/Vertex dialog box. See that values initially shown on the Offset page now populate the top half of the 2 Point Offset page. The GPS location at the time of capture is used for Reference Point A, and the bearing distance and inclination (if available) values are shown.
6. The second half of the page should be automatically selected and ready for your second rangefinder shot. Use the rangefinder to measure a second distance (and optionally, bearing) to the feature you are capturing, from a different location. This GPS location will be used for Reference Point B, and the bearing distance and inclination values will be inserted in the second half of the page.

   On the Point/Vertex page, you can optionally change any of the values. Shoot the feature with your rangefinder again to update the bearing and distance. To ensure you are capturing the correct reference point information, tap the bearing field to move to the focus for that point. To change either of the Reference Point locations, tap the Survey button adjacent to the Reference Point to display the Vertex dialog box. Tap the GPS button on the Vertex dialog box to capture the incoming GPS coordinates as your reference point.
7. Tap OK.

   The Feature Properties dialog box displays with an edit form, if it exists. Enter the information for the new feature.

8. Tap OK.

   Your new feature is created.