Cumulative distance measure

Question

In ArcPad, does anyone know of a method to view the distance traveled while collecting data?  This would appear to be a very simple (and global) request since all of our phones do this with freebie apps that will measure your run, bike ride, drive etc.  ArcPad MUST have a simple method for doing this, right?

Thanks,

Stacy

StacyCulpepper · Answer

Marika,

Sorry to have not responded sooner.  But, thank you for your advice.

Stacy

MarikaVertzonis · Answer

you can view the length of any line feature in ArcPad by using the identify tool.  Use this tool to select the line and then the feature properties dialog will launch, scroll to the geography tab and the length of that feature is displayed at the bottom of that page.

so if you want to be able to know how far you have traveled as you go, collect a line feature that traces your journey.

an alternative is to use the tracklog. the tracklog is in fact a point layer rather than a line layer (this is so that it can collect more detail and perform better) so you will need a script convert it to a line in order to see the length (as above). for a sample script take a look at Custom Tracklog Toolbar or  Clone Copy/Paste or Convert Features.