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Google Maps image in 3D view

mairh_tsek — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:57:11 GMT

Hello all,

I would like to create a more realistic 3D view placing my building in the 'real position'.

Is it possible to import a Google maps image in order to use it in the 3D?

Thnak you in advance!

Re: Google Maps image in 3D view

cbcarch — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:36:01 GMT

-One method is to create a Decal, and then assign the Google Map image to it. Place the Decal on a horizontal plane/surface in the model. Note that you will need to scale the image carefully. Image quality may also depend on the map resolution.

-Decals only appear in Realistic and rendered views.

-Check here also: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2014/ENU/Revit/files/GUID-9D14C66D-965B-403C-BA99-980F6DFDDAC6-htm.html

-Another method is to import the Revit model into Google Earth Pro.

Check here: https://www.revitcity.com/forums.php?action=viewthread&thread_id=36358

- One more method: If you have Navisworks, it has a Google Earth add-in. Export your Revit model to .nwc, then bring into NW and use the Google Earth add-in.

Re: Google Maps image in 3D view

Viveka_CD — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:31:29 GMT

Hi @mairh_tsek

Take a look at this similar thread

If you find posts have solved your problem, please click on 'Accept as solution' to help others with similar questions. - Thank you.

Re: Google Maps image in 3D view

mairh_tsek — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:42:59 GMT

@Viveka_CD,

Thank you for your answer! Where can I download the Globe link add-in?

Re: Google Maps image in 3D view

Viveka_CD — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:29:36 GMT

Hi @mairh_tsek

This is a subscription add-in, for more information see HERE

Also, take a look at this plugin - CADto Earth.Revit and this thread for options.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question. Likes welcome!

Regards,

Re: Google Maps image in 3D view

mairh_tsek — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:17:07 GMT

@Viveka_CD ,

I have an Autodesk subscription account but in 'All products and Services" tab I cannot fine the Globe Link Add-in for Autodesk Revit 2018 in order to download it.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/customer-service/account-management/users-software/access-software-services/subscription-access#subscriber-not-user For example I cannot find all of these options that are described in the video.

Thank you in advance!

Re: Google Maps image in 3D view

mairh_tsek — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:30:18 GMT

@Viveka_CD ,

Is the Globe link Add-in available for Revit 2018?

I cannot find it in the list with the available subscription-add in for Revit 2018. ( http://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2018/ENU/?guid=GUID-B51E757E-CEC1-48D8-B188-BF20EE19FC99 )

Is there any similar subscription-add in ?

Re: Google Maps image in 3D view

Viveka_CD — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:16:19 GMT

Hi @mairh_tsek

This may be a user profile or subscription issue. Can you repost on the installation and licensing forum for further feedback?

Regards,