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stormin7039 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 24, 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:08 pm Post subject: KMZ files into Google Earth |
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I cannot get my kmz files to superimpose into Google Earth.
In the Satsync users guide p18 it says drag and drop the kmz file into Google Earth.
When I do this all that happens is the filename gets placed at the left hand foot of the Google left pane and I cannot do anything further with it.
Is there anyone out there who can please tell me what I am doing wrong? |
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Border_Collie Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2543 Location: Rainham, Kent. England.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Convert your .kml files to .gpx using this, http://www.gps-data-team.com/convert.php. about half way down the page, drag and drop your .gpx file into Google Earth and 'voila'. _________________ Formerly known as Lost_Property
And NO that's NOT me in the Avatar. |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7058 Location: Reading
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:20 am Post subject: |
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You could try double clicking the .KMZ file. Your PC should know that .KMZ (and KML) is associated and open Google automatically. _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
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stormin7039 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 24, 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:49 pm Post subject: KMZ files into Google Earth |
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Neither of these suggestions has worked.
Nothing at all happens when I drag the gpx file.
If I double click on the kmz file dragged to the left pane of Google Earth a message appears saying "Windows cannot open this file...." etc. This seems to indicate that a vital file is missing from my system which is preventing Google from opening the kmz file.
If I continue by allowing Windows to search the internet for the missing file I end up with pages of websites that only add to the confusion and suggest that the registry needs cleaning. |
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AliOnHols Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Oct 15, 2008 Posts: 1936
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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I think that Google Earth is a program. If it is, when you are in Windows Explorer, right click on the .kmz file and select "open with" or "associate with", you should then be offered a list of programs and Google Earth should be among that list, if you select it, your PC should remember it for next time.
Sorry for all the "shoulds". _________________ Garmin Nuvi 2599
Android with CamerAlert, OsmAnd+, Waze & TT Europe.
TomTom GO 730, GO 930, GO 940 & Rider2.
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Border_Collie Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2543 Location: Rainham, Kent. England.
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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Send one of your .kml files to me via e-mail, see Private messages for e-mail, and I'll see if it wokrs on my system.
If I'm successful I'll let you know what I did. _________________ Formerly known as Lost_Property
And NO that's NOT me in the Avatar. |
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stormin7039 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 24, 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject: KMZ files into Google Earth |
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I have solved the problem....much to my embarrassment.
I haven't been using the correct Google Earth, but the one obtained by going into maps via Google Chrome and then into satellite.
I downloaded and installed the proper Google Earth and my gpx files now open correctly. Directly opening kmz files results in strange additional straight lines being added to the track, but the gpx files work perfectly.
Many thanks to you all for your help and interest. |
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