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The tracklog shapefile is a point shapefile that records GPS fixes as you travel. If one does not exist, it is created by ArcPad as soon as you chose to enable it. By default, the tracklog is stored in your My Documents folder. You can choose a different folder by tapping the Layers button on the Main toolbar, tapping on ‘GPS Tracklog’, and then tapping the Properties button.

The location you choose for the tracklog is stored in file ArcPadPrefs.apx, located in the My Documents folder on your PDA.

By default, the tracklog is in Geographic coordinates, WGS84, and also contains projected map coordinates for each point. Using Layers/GPS Tracklog/Projection dialog, you can change the projection of the Tracklog shapefile. Don't.

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