Currently, the trace function in the traverse tool is designed to trace lines only in the correct direction matching the COGO dimension:
The trace function would be more useful and user friendly if it allowed people to trace lines in any direction. For example, if we are traversing a set of lines that bound a parcel, we often cannot trace the full boundary of the parcel because we come across a line that is in the opposite direction of the way we are tracing. This happens quite often around curves.
If it is possible from a technology stand point, it would be great if the trace function could be enhanced in this way.