When I publish a drawing to Google Earth with Civil 3D 2012 the kmz file does not show up in Google Earth. The wizard seems to execute properly, even winding up in the correct geographic location and is listed in the temporary files, but the entities do not appear. I have successfully published this and many other files with version 2011, but can’t seem to find “the magic” to make it work with the latest version. Am I missing some settings somewhere?
How did you get the Google Earth plug installed? I found this post:
But I get a class not registered error
That post referenced AutoCAD 2012 not Civil 3D. Google Earth was installed on my computer "at birth". I assume that should do it. Perhaps not.
Bill
Did you ever get this one figured out? I am experiencing the same issues. I try to send parcel or alignments to Google Earth and, like you said, it zooms to the correct location, but no objects appear.
Tim:
I have not had that problem. The only problem I have had is if I don't use the pick button on the mouse it zooms all the way in to "0" Elevation. I suppose there is a setting, but it doesn't concern me at this point.
Bill
I found in the readme that Google Earth for Civil 3d 2012 will be supported at a later date. Page 2 of the attached pdf
http://labs.autodesk.com/files/17301_17400/17361/file_17361.pdf
Google Earth that is installed with C3D works, but the one you have referenced is the new one that supports color.
Bill
I am still having the problems listed in the earlier posts. 2012 Civil 3D data (surfaces and Materials) not displaying. The Camera path which is just a polyline comes in fine.
Bumping up.....
As well, having same issue with Civil3D 2012 exporting the KML/KMZ.
We use the KML/KMZ's in ArcGIS Explorer (Desktop and On-line).
Same issue that Cogo Points simply don't work.
In testing an alignment, the point style Marker(s) (Core Block) come in, yet NOT the alignment
geometry. The "XML" content's all there, just not anything relative to Civil Object graphic's.
Yet to try any further Civil 3D Objects from R2012. For ref., product is "Fully Updated" + Ext.'s.
I see on LandXML.org, that Nathan has some sample LandXML files that have been "converted" to
KML/KMZ format. Anyone know how these files were generated (inside older Civil3D Version, or ?).
http://www.landxml.org/schema/UserSamples/UserTransformSamples.htm
Used in R 2008 on some surfaces & parcels (?) w/o any problem, so R 2012 ???.
For one of those samples, the XML clearly shows an "Alignment" within file content being transformed.
If the "XML data" is being clearly passed, seams like a graphical ?
Any assist. would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
Geoff T.
Hi Bill
How do you use the pick button to avoid zooming to 0?
Joe:
I just stop it with my mouse. However, we had a fix for this about 2 months ago and with my current maxed out memory, I cannot remember where to enter. It is on the Google Earth web page, in the left column. Since Jeff seems to remember any and all things, perhaps he will lend us a hand.
Bill
OK, you are getting stubborn. <G> However, I am now remembering that it was explained in a "Being Civil" blog. Joe, you need to find it.
Bill
Joe:
If you are still listening I may have something. Notice that it has only been an hour since my last report. Once you get zoomed in to 0 feet or whatever, on the left side pane, expand alll, uncheck everything above Temporary Places and double click "Model". In my case, it zooms out to a respectable size and correct orientation, it appears.
I am assuming that you have some entities that you have selected in your dwg that are in State Plane and have been imported into Google Earth.
Bill
OK, so following Bill's advice above and the information at the end of this blog post:
I am now able to see my alignments, curbs, sewer and storm lines (the ones I chose to export anyway).
Thank you Gentleman,I always wondered what that nudge field did.
Appreciate the conversation....
I'll try Jeff's fix as referenced from other's.
Had the Nudge correct, so still ??
Given we're using the KML/KMZ's in ArcGIS Explorer (as = supported in all globe viewers) those options to use KML/KMZ's go beyond just G.E., so any thoughts on the proceedures relative to G.E. of just "what is" getting corrected to enable the Civil3D objects to display correctly ?
With the Civil3D help, the key word there says MODEL, and just currious if there is any Autodesk comment on Exactly which Civil3D objects may be limited when exported to a KML/KMZ ?
And "anyone" who uses the KML's/KMZ's beyond G.E.
Thanks again..
Geoff