Collecting Line Data w/Rangefiner in ArcPad10?

[RonGartland]

Does anyone know if it is possible to collect line/polyline (or polygon) data with a rangefinder (using offsets) in ArcPad 10? I am able to collect point datafiles using offsets, but can't figure out how to collect polyline vertices using a rangefinder. My set-up is a Nautiz X7, SXBlue receiver, and LTI Trupulse 360B. Is my only option to create a point file with the line attributes I want and convert points-to-line in ArcGIS? It would surprise me if ArcPad wasn't able to collect line or polygon data using a rangefinder.
thanks, -ron

[DeniseKing]

Hi Ron,

Review the 'Working with traverses' topic in ArcPad Help documentation for specific details to learn how to create polylines using offsets captured with the laser rangefinder. I noticed that you are using LTI TruPulse 360B laser rangefinder and thought I would ask if you are aware of an ArcPad extension developed specifically for TruPulse users, LaserGIS for ArcPad. LaserGIS extension for ArcPad makes it an easier process to setup and store the laser's measurements with fewer steps and more flexibility for the field user resulting in streamlined workflow making collecting data quicker and easier, increasing your productivity.

Cheers,
Denise

[RonGartland]

Thanks Denise,
I'll check out the info on linear traverses. I did just hear about the LTI extension from my sales rep, so I'll look in to that too.
thanks for the assist, I appreciate it, -ron