Many of you have shown a lot of enthusiasm for Google Earth's ability
to display 3D models. We can use this thread as a quick reference to the latest developments.
Information will be updated as and when new developments happen.
| Tools for modelling in Google Earth |
SketchUp
exporter |
If you're a fan of SketchUp,
try these plug-ins which will allow you to export your models to
KML. Very basic right now, but improvements are on the way.
Update! The SketchUp team have released
an experimental plugin that will allow you to export your models
to Google Earth. Download it here!
Price: free. (SketchUp itself is available as a free trial, and is $495.00 to buy. |
DProfiler™ suite |
The guys over at DPEarth have
created a couple of tools for you. DProfiler™ Modeler is a
complete 3D modelling package which can export georeferenced objects
to KML, while DProfiler™ Converter is a standalone utility
that can convert 3D Studio and IGES models to KML.
Price: DProfiler™ Modeler and DProfiler™ Converter are
free to try, $399.00 and $149.00 (respectively) to buy. |
Petrichor |
Petrichor is a standalone converter for 3D Studio models. Support
for other model file formats will be added soon. You are encouraged
to provide feedback and offer
suggestions for improvement.
Price: free. |
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