Spatial Manager Blog : Google Earth (KML/KMZ)

Export and convert DWG to KML/KMZ for Google Earth

Easily convert your DWG/DXF files to KML/KMZ for Google Earth quickly and accurately. You can export the entire drawing or only a selection of specific objects, preserving the structure, layers, and styles of the original CAD file–all in a single... more


Export elevation labels in feet in Google Earth

Google Earth internally uses meters for elevation units, which can be an obstacle when feet are required. This tutorial explains an easy workaround for viewing contour elevation values in Google Earth and displaying them in feet. Available for AutoCAD, BricsCAD,... more


Start a drafting project over Google Earth imagery base

This article explains how to start a drafting or design project using a Google Earth imagery base. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to overlay drawings, plans, or architectural projects onto real satellite images from Google Earth, allowing users to... more


Import Google Earth historical imagery to DWG

Download historical imagery directly from Google Earth to your DWG using your preferred CAD platform for enhanced accuracy and analysis. Get aerial photographs from different dates and compare the evolution of land and buildings over the years to make informed... more


Google Earth high quality images in your DWG

Learn quickly and easily how to integrate Google Earth high-quality images with your DWG using your preferred CAD platform. A wide range of resolutions are available up to 8K UHD, which provide detailed aerial imagery and enrich your design workflow.... more


Convert height units when exporting to Google Earth and other formats

Height units remain unchanged when coordinate conversions are applied, but sometimes you need to change them, especially when the target format is limited to a specific unit. This happens with KML, where meters are mandatory. Available for AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD... more