macnetz
Tourist
Reged: 07/02/05
Posts: 213
Loc: Memmingen, Germany
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Hi,
one thing I'm missing since beta1 of version 4
Compass On/Off
If the compass was on in version 3 it's also on in version 4
If the compass was off in version 3 it's also off in version 4
- you cannot change the settings 
Regards - Anton
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ToddUnderwood
Tourist
Reged: 07/12/06
Posts: 10
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Thanks for trying to help. I didn't have the problem in GE 3 and others have confirmed the problem in Beta2. I'm using the latest NVIDIA video card driver, and Direct X versions. It also happens in OPEN GL mode. My Cache is set to the maximum 1500MB size. This screenshot shows buildings that exhibit the problem:
Screenshot
These diagonal lines flicker and flash when you move the camera.
Todd
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PenguinOpus
Sysop, Emeritus
Reged: 12/07/02
Posts: 1938
Loc: Bay Area, CA, USA
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Macnetz,
I see the Compass enable/disable in the View menu. Does that not work for you?
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macnetz
Tourist
Reged: 07/02/05
Posts: 213
Loc: Memmingen, Germany
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I see the Compass enable/disable in the View menu. Does that not work for you?
Hi,
now I can see it in the View menu too 
You opened my eyes - Thank You 
Regards - Anton
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TheLedge
Master Guide
Reged: 01/30/06
Posts: 11481
Loc: East London. UK
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Todd, would your card be a NVIDIA GeForce 6200 Turbo Cache by any chance?
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Runtime
Tourist
Reged: 10/09/05
Posts: 293
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Hi, I've seen a drastic degrade in performance from the original Google Earth versions. Beta 1 of Google Earth 4 is by far the worst performance as of yet. I am currently downloading Beta 2, hopefully there will be a performance improvement, but
Many of my friends cannot even access Google Earth at all because it doesn't work, even though they all have recently made computers that are less than a year or two old, it just has integrated graphics or low RAM or something like that.
I have a really good computer, with a 3.4 ghz HT processor, and 1.5 GB of ram, and yet Google Earth runs considerably slow. If I want it to run smoothly, I have to close all other programs and run it at one time, and then only will it run perfectly.
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the_terror
Tourist
Reged: 07/06/06
Posts: 2
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I don't now surely but i think that the problem is your computer.
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the_terror
Tourist
Reged: 07/06/06
Posts: 2
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My compas is working
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TubbyBtch
Tourist
Reged: 07/15/06
Posts: 2
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I have been using GE4 beta 2 for about a month now. The following is my feedback:
Performance: on a x86 (Intel P4 3.6 hyperthreaded) is terrible. Much worse than on previous versions. I don't know if it is a server issue or a client issue, but it is SLOW!
Navigation: #1) I find the new controls too slow to be very useful. They may be ok if working at full speed, but changing a heading and waiting 10 seconds for it to respond. #2) When dbl-clicking to zoom into an existing placemark that is near ground level, the "camera" drops below ground level, then bounces back into a birdseye view.
3D Buildings: #1) SketchUp is just plain limited. Not many import/export options. #2) Most 3D assets are already created in an existing 3d program: 3ds max, Maya, etc. Of course, the native model format for GE4 is Collada, which import/export filters are available for most common 3d apps (max, maya). #3) However, about 1 out of every 5 models I try to use in GE4 will not work. (I'm contemplating writing a tutorial that will cover how to use max and maya for GE4 model authoring...is there interest?). #4) I am currently converting an entire 3d representation of the entire University where I teach...it will be a great tool when it works flawlessly.
Asset Packaging: #1) More documentation regarding asset packaging (KMZ, etc.).
Overall, I think GE4 will be outstanding...but I wish GE development had a place for serious testers to forward feedback.
Any comments?
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kingcesar
First Post
Reged: 07/16/06
Posts: 1
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Beta 2 does the same thing that beta 1 did on my computer (HP media center 1270N with everything stock. 1 gig memory, 128MB video card, etc). It starts running and then when the default place (my house) almost gets zoomed in all the way, it stops and locks up with a busy mouse. Have to hit the close button in the upper right corner and get the 'program not responding' message and click out of that.
Back to version 3 for me! And yes, I did uninstall v. 3.0762 before trying to install the new beta 4, same as I did on the earlier version 4. Version 3 works just dandy so I guess I'll stick with that for the forseeable future.
It's the first time I installed GE on my PC and I installed GE Beta2 v4.0.13XX.
I have the same problems. It starts running and zooming to about 2000 kms then it stops and locks with the same problems.
My PC is a AMD64 3200+, Win XP SP2, 1024 MB RAM, Radeon 9600 XT-4 with 256 MB, DirectX 9.0x.
Does anybody know a solution or the cause for this problem?
Greetings from a unexperienced GE user
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