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If Google Earth is not installed the file created is located in the users home directory called '''GrampsPlacesForGoogleEarth''' (with file extension <code>.kml</code> for a text file or <code>kmz</code> for a zipped file) contains details describing the places to be viewed with coordinates, this file can be copied and used on any operating system that has Google Earth installed. | If Google Earth is not installed the file created is located in the users home directory called '''GrampsPlacesForGoogleEarth''' (with file extension <code>.kml</code> for a text file or <code>kmz</code> for a zipped file) contains details describing the places to be viewed with coordinates, this file can be copied and used on any operating system that has Google Earth installed. | ||
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Revision as of 21:28, 15 February 2018
This is a Third-party Addon. Please use carefully on data that is backed up, and help make it better by reporting any comments or problems to the author, or issues to the bug tracker |
This addon adds an additional Map Service, that allows you to use Google Earth to show where one or more places are located on the globe.
Google Earth
From the Places Category view you must first select "GoogleEarth" as the map service. Then select one or more places in the Place View and to view either right-click and select "Look up with Map Service" or press Google Earth, Loading...
If a Place does not have a set of coordinates (latitude/longitude) it will be skipped and a warning can be found in the log. |
Prerequisites
You must have Google Earth installed to show the result.
If Google Earth is not installed the file created is located in the users home directory called GrampsPlacesForGoogleEarth (with file extension .kml
for a text file or kmz
for a zipped file) contains details describing the places to be viewed with coordinates, this file can be copied and used on any operating system that has Google Earth installed.
The addon does not recognize if Google Earth Pro is installed. Please install the standard version of Google Earth for Desktop |