KML is an XML file format used to display and annotate geographic data, made popular by Google Earth.
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Why does one part of GML -> KML conversion not work on Google Maps?
Brand new to all of this, not even sure this is the right forum to ask in...
I have a client who wants to visualise cancer incidence and mortality rates by local/unitary authority across Great ...
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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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How Do i Secure My KML files for a rails application?
I would want to keep my KML files to be secure or password protected. I am keeping them on a public server, and i dont want them to be accessible to anyone.
I am using geoxml3, so any lock applied to ...
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Draw lines and Move the marker at the same time with KML format
it is possible to draw a line and put the Marker in the top of the line with KML format? or have i to make two KML files, it's that to say, One KML file for the Lines and another one for The Markers?
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From OSM to shape. Parsing problem
I'm working at OpenStreetMap project for android at the moment. I want to retrieve OSM data from my app(nodes, markers and paths) and convert it to shape file (.shp, .dbf and .shx). Later, I'll load ...
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Order of KML Layers in Google Maps API V3
I'm working on a website that when finished will allow the user to turn on and off a number of different KML layers using checkboxes, the layers are parsed through geoXML3 and I want to know how to ...
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Esri Android Basemap with kml
I created a kml using the kmllayer. When I set the map with a basemap and use the addLayer() method the kml is not shown. I can see the kml layer without a basemap. Can someone post sample code on ...
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Google Maps and Search for KML URL
Can anyone tell me how I could add the functionality as seen on google maps that allow users to specify a URL to a KML file in the search bar?
I would like to include this in my own embedded map but ...
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How do I set relative paths for KMZs?
This is an Arc2Earth question - I'm converting a large vector dataset to a KML with regions. The resulting kmz works great on my computer but the files paths are all actual paths and not relative, so ...
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How to split kml file or extract Placemarks?
I have a file of state 2001 assembly districts outlines, from http://goo.gl/dJPyx in Mapinfo MIF format. I've created a kml file from that using ogr2ogr. These are the outlines of each assembly ...
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traversing KML files with ogr python
i'm new to OGR processing and KML format so be gentle:
i've got a series of KML files all containing multiple regions partitioning a larger area in each. i also have a series of geocoded points for ...
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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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egeoxml vs geoxml
What is the difference between egeoxml and geoxml?
What i know is both are client-side parsers and both allow me to edit the kml files on the run.
I guess egeoxml is an initiative by google itself ...
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How to draw an overlay using KML on our own app in Android?
Repost from here
Hi there,
I want to draw an overlay using .kml files, just look like this. But on my own app in MapActivity.
31.kml, display district in Jakarta, Indonesia
or
the example that I get ...
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OSGB36 to WGS84 reprojection 'error'
First off, I am a recent convert to QGIS and am greatly impressed with its ease of use and speed compared with the ESRI products with which I am more familiar - my congratulations and thanks to its ...
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How to programatically add KML Icons to Placemark generated from SimpleFeatures using GeoTools?
I have successfully generated a set of (unstyled) placemarks in a KML file using the GeoTools framework, and the Encoder class. The file renders fine in Google Earth with standard balloon placemarks.
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How to export multiple Shapefiles to one KML file in QGIS?
As the title says, is it possible to export multiple Shapefiles to one single KML in Quantum GIS (Similar to "Map to KML" in ArcMAP)?
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directions (path find) given kml supplied bounds
Im trying to generate directions using google.maps.DirectionsService
and I really need those directions bounded by the paths defined from
within a pre-made kml file. I have reviewed the API docs for ...
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Create world file from kml
I have a KML file for a NASA image. I want to create a world file from it so I can use the image in say QGIS. Is it possible to extract the key info (bounding coordinates) from the KML? It seems to be ...
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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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Why can I only see a default list of KML attributes in attribute table?
I converted a shapefile to kml using ogr2ogr. Glancing at the output, it looks correct -- it has a <Schema ...> and each <ExtendedData> references the schema (I uploaded a snippet here).
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ESRI JavaScript API - Multiple KML Layers - Internal KML Parser Error
I am building a webmap with the ESRI Javascript API. I am trying to add several KML layers, as well as a Legend Toggle and am repeatedly getting "Internal KML Parser Error" and only some of my layers ...
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Geotools, output to kml and convert meters
I have a complex problem. I'm using geotools 10.*
I have input data:
latitude, longitude (WGS_84), radius in meters, start angle (12 o'clock), end angle (clockwise, i.e. turn to the right).
I need ...
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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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How to highlight area in KML googlemaps on mouse-over event?
How to highlight area in KML googlemaps on mouse-over event?
I am trying the same thing as this example
How to highlight the area in google map on mouse hover
I saw the example given with polylines ...
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How to generate xml for use with geoxml3
I have a kml and shp I would like to convert to an xml to use with geoxml3. How would I go about doing such a thing? the xml I gen should look something like this:
<?xml version="1.0" ...
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QGIS kml file converted from shp do not work properly
QGIS 1.8 installed with OSgeo4W
Windows 7
shp - right click - save as - kml - WGS84
the resulting kml instead of a polygon in Italy is a bunch of segments spread over the south pole
I suppose the ...
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Loading a KML Layer Underneath a Fusion Table Layer
I am working on a map that will incorporate both Fusion Tables and KML layers, parsed through geoXML3. As my Fusion Table Layer is a point file I would like it to always be on top of the KML's which ...
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Why can't Android phones render this KML poly?
Our outage map works well in browsers and most mobile devices. The map can be found here:
Test Outage Map
However, on Android phones the perimeter polygon is rendered as black. Have tried changing ...
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KML files no longer showing data for point location - shows placement pin
We do gps-based point soil sampling and have software designed for that. Our software allows us to export a KML file that has all the attributes of the soil samples on it. They pop up and show all ...
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Serving GroundOverlay image data from a KML file via WMS
I've got a KML file with a collection of sparsely distributed (and small) GroundOverlays, with each overlay containing a distinct LatLonQuad and Icon.
I would like to serve the this image data via a ...
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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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Generate Two Triangles on KML file with PHP/MySQL
I am currently generating a KML file dynamically from PHP and Mysql. One latitude / longitude point is being passed to the script. What I want to do now is create two triangle polygons from this point ...
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OpenLayers what is the last event when everything is rendered?
I have a Openlayers map with an OSM layer and a KML layer.
The KML is added by parsing some text from using OpenLayers.Format.KML (so no "loadend" event seems to fire).
What is the last event that ...
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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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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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How do I stop polygons from a .kml layer disappearing as I zoom in on the layer?
I am relatively new to GIS stuff and have a query about .kml files in QGIS.
I have downloaded the .kml filefrom ...
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Get feature from two overlapping KML layers doesn't work
I did an implementation similar to http://openlayers.org/dev/examples/sundials.html
The difference is that I have two or more kml layers at the same location and want to show their information ...
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How can I display remotely the Panoramio's KML layers
I'm trying to display in my web portal the Panoramio's kml layer. The above code developen in OpenLayers is what I'm doing:
mapa = new OpenLayers.Layer.Vector("Panoramio Photos", {
projection: ...
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Is there a way for me to load a KML files locally in Openlayers
Recently I posted this question KML file seems to load in Openlayers without error but doesn't show vectors because I was having trouble getting KML vector data to show up. After searching around ...
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Linking an MS Access OLE Object to a KML with VBA
I have a VBA script that creates a blank KML and writes to it, pulling from query fields to populate the description/pop-up bubble, and the place marks (from a coordinates field in the Access DB).
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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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Refreshing a KML Superoverlay
I am testing a Geoserver/PostGIS/KML stack and am having trouble getting the superoverlay to regionate correctly as a superoverlay. Specifically, once the database is updated with new features the ...
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Creating KML with geolocated images and comments in baloons
I am trying to create a kml with a series of geolocated images each with a comment using android.
In essence, it is very similar to what gpicsync does but this software does not include text other ...
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How do you format an OGR VRT file to best convert a CSV to KML?
I am attempting to get a nice KML for simple review of POI/geocoding from a CSV. I a using ogr2ogr and a vrt. You can see the vet file below, with two attempts to get this right.
Basically, the issue ...
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How to serve ArcGIS Server created KML data to REST over port 443?
How can ArcGIS Server created services be viewed over port 443 as KML within Google Earth?
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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 ...
