A virtual globe, map, and geographical information program.
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regionating vector data for use in Google Earth
Does anybody know of free/open source tools to regionate vector (kml) data, like the regionate tool in Google Earth Pro (see http://support.google.com/earth/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=175007)?
I ...
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when Google earth launches , only black screen is appearing
i'm installing google earth on ubuntu 12.0.4 in a following way :
Downloaded 64 bit .
sudo dpkg -i google-earth-stable_current_amd64.deb
google-earth
But when Google earth launches , only black ...
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How to autoclamp to ground automatically in Google Earth using a dynamic KML created from ArcGIS Server 10
It loads as an absolute everytime so terrain must be turned off to see the lines. Any idea how to get it so they default to clamped to ground? Using newest version of GE.
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Best source for high-resolution satellite images free/low-cost?
I am doing a household survey in Kenya, and I need to ensure that my survey team visits every house within a given area. I've been going to google maps and right-clicking on roofs to get coordinates ...
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Geoserver, PostGIS and KML: Creating clickable nodes from OSM data
I have a PostGIS database that has OSM data imported into it using osm2pgsql and I'm using GeoServer to plot the points into a networked KML file for Google Earth.
What I'd like to do is make the ...
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How to Export a Shapefile as KML Using R
All,
I have exported an ESRI shapefile (polygon) to KML using R, but the resulting layer shows only the outer extent of the polygon.
How can I fill in the area with a color?
Any help is greatly ...
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Help converting projection/coordinates to Google Earth
I'm trying to program a GPS style tracker for a simulation game but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to transform the game's coordinates into Google Earth's.
The game's world is flat and has ...
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Accessing Network Link layers through Google Earth API
When creating a Network Link, in ArcGIS Manager, I am able to add multiple layers to the KMZ. Is there a way to access each of the layers separately using the Google Earth Plugin API?
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Displaying a dynamic KML file on Google Maps as it is on Google Earth
how can i display my kml files through network link on Google Maps instead of showing it on Google Earth.
I have tried the step mentioned on this link
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OSGB36 referenced PNG to Google Earth
I am creating a PNG that is referenced to the OSGB36 datum (1 pixel per 50m easting/northing that is colored according to the result of some calculation code)
I want to display this on Google Earth ...
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Google earth incorrectly rendering coordinates?
My circles are rendering funky on the poles, and along the equator.
Here are my coordinates:
158.05553767833,-78.151355482613
152.68654993135,-76.924955252783
147.72303124605,-75.713526831152
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Given two lat/long/time points I need to extrapolate an entire path along the earth
Given two points and the times between them, I'd like to draw a line around the earth.
Everything I've tried led to some crazy lines, due to my inexperience with longitudinal movements.
Here is the ...
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How to add multiple images to a Google Earth placemark?
I have a large number of Google Earth placemarks and 3-6 photos corresponding to each one. I would like to insert the photos into the properties of the placemark so that when the placemark is ...
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Data source for 3D buildings (germany)
I'm searching for a data base or webservice, that provides buildings at a level of detail (LOD) of
cuboid (length,width,height) or
roof, corners, etc
or better. The area should cover germany.
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Replicate ESRI ArcSDE Geodatabases in Google Earth Enterprise Fusion
Can we setup an automatic replication of an ArcSDE geodatabase into a Google Earth Enterprise Fusion periodically - weekly/monthly? The replication needs to be performed one way - from ArcSDE to ...
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Placemark that pulls information off an excel sheet row and display's the data in the description part of the Placemark
I am trying to find out if a certain function is available to link an excel sheet with a kmz.
What i need to happen is have a Placemark that pulls information off an excel sheet row and display's the ...
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Live KML Feeds - From the Ground Up, How Would You Build It and Why?
I found the "Live KML from PostGIS to Google Earth" post very informative but a bit daunting for someone new to the open source world of products like PostGIS and GeoServer.
If I am building the ...
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Retrieve tile path of superoverlay in Google Earth Plugin using Javascript
I've created a superoverlay using MapTiler and am displaying that in a webpage with the Google Earth plugin. I'd like to identify the current tile (level, x, y) being displayed with a mousemove ...
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PNG placemark with labels all around
I am new to KML. I want to create a KML showing PNG placemarks with a label on top, below, left and right. I have one point geometry where PNG is show with labels all around. How can I do accomplish ...
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Google Earth gets hang when trying to update more than 1000 placemarks
If in my KML , i have 100 placemarks , and my network link is updating it in every 5 seconds , then it is possible in Google Earth
In Other case , if i increased this to more than 1000 placemarks and ...
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Adding and displaying custom wms layers with google earth api in geoext
Could anyone point me to some resources on adding custom wms+wfs layers over google earth api base layer in geoext?
I have gone through this link, but I could not somewhat know how to do it. I even ...
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Why are black triangles appearing in my 3D Multipatch to KML polygon?
I extruded a shapefile based on altitude values in the shp.s attributes(setting a base height, and extrude height), then converted that layer to a multipatch with 3D Analyst. After symbolizing the ...
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Creating and opening KML with Google Maps
I want to prepare a 3D map using Google-Earth plugin or Google Maps. I want to add only one layer to what Google provides. I've tried to prepare KML file using tutorial from the Google Website ...
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KMZ Quality: Desktop vs Plugin
Is there a reason why the quality of KMZ images, when added to a website using the Google Earth Plugin, drop in quality (it appears blurry) compared to when the same KMZ is seen through Google Earth ...
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How to create a polylines from latitude, longitude values?
I have consecutive poles coordinates in kml, now I want to join as a Polyline. Please give me the possible ways in Google Earth/any gis software!
