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This beta Add-On is currently available for ArchiCAD 9 and Archicad 10 (only for Windows versions).

Google Earth Data Connectivity Tool For Archicad 10

The Google Earth – ArchiCAD data exchange is quite similar to SketchUp:

- Download the following file and unpack it: Google Earth Connectivity Add-on for Archicad 10

- Backup and then replace the “GSXML.dll” file in your Archicad 10 folder and copy the “Google Earth In-Out.apx” under the Add-Ons/Import-Export folder.

- Download and install the latest Google Earth program (http://earth.google.com)

- Create Google Earth placemarks, polygons, or paths. (Polygons and paths can be generated from Google Earth Plus or Pro) and export them.

- In Archicad you can either open or merge the Google Earth .KMZ/.KML file.

- Once you have positioned your model, switch to 3D view and save your work into Google Earth format.

- 3D Models can be uploaded to Google 3D Warehouse with SketchUp free.

Notes

Google Earth Data Connectivity Tool For ArchiCAD 9

The Google Earth – ArchiCAD data exchange is quite similar to SketchUp:

- Download the this file and unpack it.

- Backup and then replace the jack.dll file in your ArchiCAD 9 folder and copy the Google Earth In-Out.apx under the [Add-Ons\Import-Export] folder.

- Download and install the latest Google Earth program from http://earth.google.com

- Create Google Earth placemarks, polygons, or paths. (Polygons and paths can be generated from Google Earth Plus or Pro) and export them.

- In ArchiCAD you can either open or merge the Google Earth .KMZ/.KML file.

- Once you have positioned your model, switch to 3D view and save your work into Google Earth format.

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Author:

JózsefJároli

Creation Date:

2006-03-31

ArchiCAD versions:

• ArchiCAD 9

• ArchiCAD 10

Platform:

• Windows

Audience:

• newcomers
• average users
• power users

Reference:

• #10592


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Google Earth Connectivity Add-on (last edited 2008-02-17 08:33:57 by JózsefJároli)