Google Earth Again
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Google Earth Again
I upgraded my Google Earth to G E Pro. My old W7 wasn't up to speed with the latest gizmos so it wouldn't work. Eventually I found an site where I could download the old Google Earth so now it is running. There are a couple of things that I miss from my previous one and I cannot find out how to reload them.
Years ago someone on this site showed everybody how to put all the wartime airfields on GE and they stayed there as a tool.
The other thing is that the history tab only goes back to 2008 and I want to go back further like what I used to.
Has anybody any ideas?
Years ago someone on this site showed everybody how to put all the wartime airfields on GE and they stayed there as a tool.
The other thing is that the history tab only goes back to 2008 and I want to go back further like what I used to.
Has anybody any ideas?
https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/pa...446&ClubID=460
"Map and database
Click this link to open the map in a new window
The database used to com ..."
Click the three dots on the side panel and choose download KML.
You can load this into GE.
"Map and database
Click this link to open the map in a new window
The database used to com ..."
Click the three dots on the side panel and choose download KML.
You can load this into GE.
Attached is the KMZ file in a zip file - pprune didn't like the KMZ ???
KML and KMZ are interchangble. Z is a ZIPPED version of L. You can unzip it with any unzipper and get the L which is a MUCH LARGER text file.
KML and KMZ are interchangble. Z is a ZIPPED version of L. You can unzip it with any unzipper and get the L which is a MUCH LARGER text file.
What you need are placemark files which come as .kml files and many are available online
These are added as follows:
Import your KML map data into Google Earth
Google search will reveal plenty available for download
e.g. Downloads - UK Airfields
UK Airfield Catalogue
Once loaded into Google Earth, these overrides can be switched on or off using a tick box in the side panel under "places"
These are added as follows:
Import your KML map data into Google Earth
- Using the web browser on your computer, open Google Earth.
- On the left, click Projects .
- Click the New Project button. To add a file directly to your computer, select Import KML File.
- Select the KML file you'd like to view.
Google search will reveal plenty available for download
e.g. Downloads - UK Airfields
UK Airfield Catalogue
Once loaded into Google Earth, these overrides can be switched on or off using a tick box in the side panel under "places"
I think that the Rotary Club of Cambridge are aiming for a complete list of WW2 airfields. I have no connection to them however I think that they would be interested in any contributions. See the web page for some details including a contact.
https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/pa...446&ClubID=460
There are also two wikipedia pages
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...Force_stations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...Force_stations
They have links to articles about the stations where such articles exist. At least some of the articles contain coordinates.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...Force_stations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...Force_stations
They have links to articles about the stations where such articles exist. At least some of the articles contain coordinates.
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Another question.
When I zoom in a place the visuals rotate to try and give a ground level representation. This screws you up when you want inspect something closely because it distorts the image. I have tried unticking the boxes but no change.
What's the secret to change it back to flat close ups?
When I zoom in a place the visuals rotate to try and give a ground level representation. This screws you up when you want inspect something closely because it distorts the image. I have tried unticking the boxes but no change.
What's the secret to change it back to flat close ups?
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I found it in Tools/Options/Navigation in my version.
Why do the software folk think we all want their preferred "options" and insert then in updates and then require us to turn them off instead of putting them in place and letting us turn on what we desire. Not just GE - almost every application.
MJG
Why do the software folk think we all want their preferred "options" and insert then in updates and then require us to turn them off instead of putting them in place and letting us turn on what we desire. Not just GE - almost every application.
MJG
