Google 3D - does it work in "Oz"
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 14:27
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Bilbo
I've seen all this hoo-ha about Google 3D and I've done a bit of searching on it. But although I have a compatible 3D graphics card, I can't get Google 3D to show anything but "steamrollered" terrain.
I can't even get to show me the skyscrapers of New
York in 3D - using the principle that whilst it may not be operational in "Oz", these things often work only in the USA!
Am I doing something wrong? Can anyone else get it to show terrain in 3D?
Bilbo
Reply By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 14:46
Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 14:46
Am I doing something wrong? Can anyone else get it to show terrain in 3D?
Yes to both :-)
Have you followed the instructions shown here ==> Site Link
If you are talking about Google sketchup 3D models, then read the info here ==>
http://earth.google.com/userguide/v4/ug_mapfeatures.html#3dbuildings
Andrew
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Reply By: robak (QLD) - Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 14:52
Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 14:52
Bilbo,
Firstly make sure you're using "google earth" and not "maps google"
Then make sure the tick the box on the bottom toolbar that says "buildings" for 3d buildings and/or "terrain" for hills/mountains
Australia doesn't have 3D buildings so keep trying in new
york.
R.
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Follow Up By: Member - Red60 - Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 15:01
Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 15:01
"Australia doesn't have 3D buildings so keep trying in new
york. "
Good - that means I won't hurt myself when I jump out of my 2D office window :-)
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Reply By: Member - Fizz (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 22:54
Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 22:54
In short, make sure "Terrain" is checked. Otherwise GE won't load any height data. Selecting a high value for Terrain Quality and a VE of 3 (both in 3D-View Preferences) will help, but will slow you down. Whatever you choose won't give any 3D effects out in the Centre!
Graham.
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Reply By: Member - Fizz (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 23:04
Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 23:04
To get an idea of how Google does things, go here:
www.google.com.au/australiaday2007
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't good, and they only achieved part of what they had intended.
Sydney CBD missed out!
Graham.
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Reply By: Bilbo - Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 23:29
Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 at 23:29
Whooaah!
Thanks guys - now that's some serious geology I'm looking at.
It has also been a great help to put the "elevation exaggeration" at max in the Tools/Options/3D menu.
That's great.
Thanks again - you gurus, you,,,,,,,,
Bilbo
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