Discussions - 3D Modeling for Google Earth & Maps

	Introducing Building Maker
	Today the 3D Warehouse released a new feature: Building Maker (see [link]) You can try this out by pointing your browser to [link]. Building Maker is a tool designed to make it easy for anyone with a... more » By Google Guide Mark - Oct 13 - 8 new of 8 messages

	Calling all modelers on facebook
	Here is a facebook page for the 3D modelers of Google Earth. [link] Overview: This page is a collaboration page for any Google Earth Modeler. Ask for help from other modelers, show off your work, offer advice. Mission: To provide a place for Google Earth modelers to collaborate... more » By Nickvet419 - Nov 27 - 1 new of 1 message

	PROBLEM TEXTURE
	because all my models are rejected on the grounds that the texture is incomplete? I am 100% sure that these models are accurate and relist! I get turned down even if all others accepted quality models are much poorer By Arris - Nov 25 - 6 new of 6 messages

	customizable balloons
	I would like to upload model of the building to the website of 3D Warehouse and create special formation of ballon rather than having basic formation of balloon when the building will be displayed at Google Earth. By run0jump - Nov 24 - 2 new of 2 messages

	My Wish List For Building Maker / Sketchup Interoperability
	I've done some building maker modeling and would like a few features to make better models: - Subtraction Mode in Building Maker, so the shape removes from the solid - Street View Pictures available in Building Maker - Constrained Photos from Building Maker getting transferred to Sketchup as Match Photo... more » By Josh H - Nov 21 - 2 new of 2 messages

	Model buried in GE
	Hi, This model: [link] is created fine in SU and placed OK in GE. After acepting the model appears buried in the terrain and without the texture of one of the buildings. How can i correct this?. I have to delete and to upload the... more » By rpa - Nov 21 - 1 new of 1 message

	Trying to get my model resubmitted for GE layer
	My model. Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago) [link] better model exists. Here is the model that is currently being displayed. [link]... more » By Nickvet419 - Nov 21 - 5 new of 5 messages

	How to place imported 3D models from the Warehouse onto Sketchup
	Guys please forgive my ignorance, but really have no one else to ask. I have imported a container ship from teh 3D warehouse using Component, i now want to work on it, but am unable place it on the Sketch board. Any help will be welcome Cheers! By oceantaur - Nov 18 - 2 new of 2 messages

	Misaligned buolding maker models - do we have to shift them?
	Hi all, The models I do in Building Maker are misaligned when I save them. It seems there is a discrepancy of several meters between the geo data saved with the new aerial views and the geocode of images currently online. Do modelers have to shift the models or will Google take care of it?... more » By Lorenz Eisermann - Nov 18 - 3 new of 3 messages

Recent models in 3d warehouse

Hi to everyone, I am using SketchUp and 3D warehouse for about 3 months. After introduction of Building Maker i found very hard to view new models in "recent models" on 3dwh. It is because massive release of models made in building maker compared to "sketchup ones". If there would be two separeted groups, one for building maker models and... more »

By meskalito - Nov 17 - 3 new of 3 messages

Waterslide impossible to get photo textures of due to complexity

I built a waterslide model that has photo textures for all of it except the waterslide itself. Due to the fine detail of the waterslide (I used the follow me tool which created a mesh that is hundreds of angles) it is impossible for me to fill the model with photo textures. So I used the color of the slide and it is not being accepted due to... more »

By Danners Banners - Nov 15 - 6 new of 6 messages