diff --git a/slam_toolbox_msgs/srv/SetLoopSearchMaximumDistance.srv b/slam_toolbox_msgs/srv/SetLoopSearchMaximumDistance.srv
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+float64 loop_search_maximum_distance
+---
+float64 loop_search_maximum_distance
+bool success
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