.APL File not transferring to .AXF

[LaurenYee]

Hi there,

I'm working with the same dataset, and I've created an .APL file with drop downs and a comment field, to make it easier to take points in the field.

However, each time I check out my data as an .AXF, it creates a new .APL file that doesn't have my customizations.

I end up editing the .AXF in Studio, and copying over my customized APL. This seems to work fine.

I'm wondering if I'm missing something, or doing something wrong here?
Shouldn't my APLS automatically transfer to the new AXFs?

Thanks.

[DeniseKing]

Lauren,

You need to check the Layer Definition Template checkbox (far right) on Select Data panel of Get Data For ArcPad tool. For more information, please refer to ArcPad Help > Data Management > ArcPad Data Manager for ArcGIS > The ArcPad Data Manager toolbar in ArcGIS > Get Data For ArcPad.

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When checked, the Open Layer dialog box is displayed, allowing you to choose an existing Layer Definition from a shapefile or ArcPad AXF file to be used as a template. This allows you to reuse forms, scripts, icons, and other layer definition elements.

Cheers,
Denise