Export the Photorealistic Layer

I have been trying to find an answer to this question for a while now, what i am looking for is to know if there is a way to export the "3D Buildings > Photorealistic" layer out of Google Earth so that it can be used in other 3D modeling software.

I work for a Civil Engineering firm and we create 3D Models of our projects regularly and the models are always missing the existing 3D features such as surrounding structures and vegetation. I am trying to find a way to get type of information from a software such as Google Earth so that i can use it in our models. I have tried to go the other way by bringing our proposed development layout into Google Earth, but as far as i know you can not edit the existing topology in Google Earth to show any proposed changes to the grade on a site.

If i should post this somewhere else on this forum, please let me know i would by happy to move my question if needed.

Thank you for any help you can provide,

Jking

Hi, the short answer is no, you cannot download any of the layers. Even if you could it would be a breach of copyright. Sorry.

Hi jking,



It's probably too obvious to be of any help, but you can change the grade, as long as it's higher, and your modeled structure is as well. I made this model before the days of the new 3D Photorealistic Layer, raising the grade so the higher elevation east pond would appear (as I suppose it once was) as a continuous moat. As you can see, it is high enough to cover the pond, and the trees on the sight as well.







I believe, if I were you, I'd explore Photo Shopping a shot of the model into a screen shot of the GE 3D imagery. I suppose with appropriate attribution, that would not violate the Terms of Use of GE.



washi