A KML file is just a xml based file, nothing to them that makes it hard to
understand how they work. A few years back, when kml & GE were the hottest
thing I wrote a lisp routine that took some of my maps with Object Data
attached to lines and created kml files that you could open in GE and see
the lines with the OD in the description dialog. Trouble is a good size map
with 1000+ objects with large OD tables makes one BIG KML file that takes a
while to open.
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Murph
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"Dave Drahn" wrote in message
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So the dxf you create is an image? I though kml was a GE image, not just a
set of coordinates.
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Actually, It is possible to import KML to Autocad, although it requires a
short translation step. You will need a copy of GPS Utility from GPS
Utility Ltd at www.gpsu.co.uk. The freeware version is limited to 100
waypoints, but the registered version is not expensive and is a near-must
for anyone who owns a GPS receiver of any type.
Use GPSU to read the KML/KMX file, then use SAVEAS to save the file as a
DXF. Open the DXF file in AutoCAD, set the coordinate system to LL83 or
LL84, and save as a dwg file. Coordinates will be in lat/lon. If you need
to re-project the elements to another coordinate system / datum, then open
your destination file, attach the new file and query the desired elements
into your drawing.
You can also create a KML file from your AutoCAD Map files -- requires a bit
more translation but if anyone has any interest, post a reply and I will
prepare an attachment giving instructions.