Please allow direct laser rangefinder integration in Field Maps. ArcPad used to have direct integration with rangefinders and the workflow worked extremely well. If I have a Trimble GPS receiver and a TruPulse Laser Rangefinder, it is not possible to use the workflow that worked seamlessly in ArcPad with its replacement, Field Maps. There is a 3rd party app that requires use of their hardware for this workflow, but it would be good for ESRI to offer direct integration again. There are several reasons this is important. Mapping with laser offset functionality can sharply improve safety, especially when working in and around hazardous areas such as mines. The functionality should be universal and part of the ESRI core (It was in ArcPad, but got dropped with the development of Collector and Field Maps). It should not require the use of 3rd party apps, 3rd party app development and support, and specific GPS receiver brands. It should not be limited to iOS devices. There are Windows and Android users to consider as well.
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