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Export a Google Earth KML/KMZ file

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  • Exports points, lines, measurement lines and surfaces in Google Earth KML or KMZ format.

The main difference is that the KML (Keyhole Markup Language) format is an XML-based file that describes geographic features, while the KMZ format is simply a compressed (ZIP-like) KML file that includes the KML file and other associated media files such as images and sounds, making it a single, smaller, and easier-to-share entity. To export images select KMZ.

  • To export the data select Google Earth KML/KMZ.

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  • Enter the Export options.

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    • Format: select to export the data in Google Earth KML or Google Earth KMZ.

    • Altitude mode: elevations can be defined in three ways:

      • Clamp to ground: elevations are leaned to the 3D model of Google Earth.

      • Relative to ground: elevations are referred to the 3D model of Google Earth.

      • Absolute: elevations are absolute.

    • Export GIS attributes: the GIS attributes that have been stored with topographic points can be exported.

    • Export images: enables the export of images. Requires to export in KMZ format.

    • Image type: to select the type of image to export.

      • Sketch: exports the sketch image.

      • Original: exports the original image.

      • Tag image: exports the tag image.

    • Export measurement lines: enables the export of measurement lines, for example GNSS baselines.

  • Click Accept to export the file.

  • Select where to save the file.

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