| Situating complexely-graded model into Google terrain | karrrra | 7/30/12 2:16 PM | SketchUp Version: 8 Pro Hi all, I built a model of a gas station site, which has some grading to it (mostly cut). I created the topography from contour lines, so it should be fairly accurate. My question is: how can I put it into Google terrain and |
| Re: Situating complexely-graded model into Google terrain | George Knowles | 7/30/12 8:27 PM | Hi Kara, Here’s discussion of a vaguely similar task. You might glean an idea or two reading this through: How can I blend Google Earth terrains? There’s no quick answer in your situation. A single static image conveys little about the geometry whi |
| Re: Situating complexely-graded model into Google terrain | karrrra | 8/2/12 7:18 AM | Thank you, George |
| Re: Situating complexely-graded model into Google terrain | SnowTiger (Chris Mowat) | 8/2/12 11:56 AM | Unfortunately, you cannot cut into or go below GE Terrain Elevations. If you need to model a valley (basically speaking), you really have to model everything above GE Terrain Elevations. In other words, you would have to model Hills to portray a vall |
| Re: Situating complexely-graded model into Google terrain | SnowTiger (Chris Mowat) | 8/2/12 11:58 AM | BTW - If your model is intended for inclusion in GE's 3D Layer, it must be textured entirely using Photos. Things like Trees and Cars are considered Entourage and are generally not permitted. However, you can try to upload them in a separate/independ |