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Measure Distance Tool: Ability to set default i.e. from Planar to Geodesic

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05-15-2025 07:29 AM
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Hello, I would like to log an enhancement for the Measure Distance Tool in ArcGIS Pro. Specifically, the measure distance tool defaults to Planar every time it opens. I would like to be able to set the default to Geodesic. We use this tool all day/everyday to measure and add as-built notes to the map. Having to change the default from Planar to Geodesic before each measurement slows our workflow down and also makes for discrepancies in measurements if forgotten to reset. For instance, using Planar could give us a measurement of 40', when in reality if we had used Geodesic the true measurement would have read 60'.
These notes are used for locates in the field as not everyone has a GNSS receiver paired to their mobile device.

I've created a case #03906590 and logged an enhancement. I hope you'll consider this. Cheers!