Download Google Earth

How do I locate a specific address on Google earth?

In the Google earth software it is not only possible to have a look at the entire planet earth but to also to locate an address near by. Be it a school or a pizza delivery center nearby, you can locate it with the help of this software. Go to the ‘Fly to’ box, type in the address you want to look for. In a jiffy you will find yourself in the particular location. But this facility if available only in Canada, UK and US.

The Google maps that I am trying to download, tells me it comes from an "unverified" or "untrusted" source. What is happening?

If it is telling you that the download is from an "unverified" or "untrusted" source, it simply means that the source from where the download is taking place is not known. The application will function normally.

How can the ‘Network not available’ error on the blackberry be fixed?

The error is the result of certain configurations just check out if you have granted Google maps the access and permission to the mobile.

Q. How to place a model on Google Earth through Sketch-Up?

What is the limit of signature image size?

Ideally your signature size should relatively small. The signature image should not be more than 125 x 600 pixels and/or 35k. Then the forum will quickly load for all users.

Is it possible to attach a file to my post?

Do you have a browser Mozilla 4+ ? Then you can attach a file to the post. When the post is been previewed you can attach the file.

What are the rules for the posts?

What is the need to register any username?

If you want to edit and change your profile and preferences then you have to have a username. There are so many options in changing the profile that you will have a lot of fun making changes. There is a new post feature which only registered users can make use of.

I am being asked for two mail addresses. What is the reason?

The email address is required because you need to get the email notifications, passwords and forum subscriptions. The other email address can be seen by people who come to see your profile. Everyone does not want to display their personal email Id.

Google Earth is software that helps the user to collect detail information about certain place on Earth. Google Earth uses satellite imagery obtained by revolving satellite around earth in space. Hence, you get absolute clear images of Earth and different locations. But, Google Earth is not just mapping software. This highly advanced creation of today’s technology is being used for viewing, creating and for sharing information about specific location on Earth. With Google Earth it has become easier to explore the world while you sit in your chair. With single click, you can travel across the world without booking any journey tickets.

I want to turn on and customize keyboard shortcuts for the Sketch Up tools. How do I do that?

When Google Sketch up is installed for the first time; it automatically activates the short cuts by default. To turn on the short cuts follow these steps. In the Windows menu you need to click on Preferences. Click on Shortcuts in the left pane and "Reset All” in the right. At last click Ok. If you want to customize a short cut just follow these steps. In the Windows menu, click on Preferences. Click on Shortcuts in the left hand side pane. To find a function for the short cut see the functions menu. In the in the "Add Shortcut" box, type in the short cut using permutation and combination of alphabets and keys like Alt Ctrl and Shift. Next click on the "+" (Add) button. At last close the preference box.

What is the way to make guides?

The robust 3D inference system of Sketch up gives rise to many inference points and inference lines. The Guide can be created by using Tape Measure and Protractor tools.

I want to switch to the red-green-blue crosshairs cursor for drawing. How do I do that?

These are the steps too turn the red-green-blue crosshairs cursor on or off. Open the Windows menu in Sketch up and click on Preferences. Click "Drawing" on the left pane and select or clear "Display crosshairs” in the "Miscellaneous" section. After switching on the option you see the following tools. Arc, circle, rectangle, Polygon, Tape measure, line etc.

How to make best use of the Photo match?

With photo match you can build models with the help of pictures. The basic function of photo match tool is that you match the lines edges etc in the model with that in the photo. The 3 D model of your object will appear in the picture. This is how you can use photo match. In Google Sketch Up 6, you should open the camera menu. In the menu click on "New Photo Match...". Then browse your selected photo and then say Open. This will open five major tools the Photo Match dialog box, Vanishing Point Grips, an Axis Origin, a yellow Horizon line and the Perspective Bars.

I want to find the Tourguide and Slideshow features. How do I do that?

Now a days Tourguide is renamed as Animation. If you want to play Animation in the latest Sketch Up version, there are 3 things you need to know. There should be at least 2 scenes in the model. In the View menu you need to point to Animation. Then you must click on Play.

I wonder if the new styles in Sketch Up will affect the performance?