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Traffic Circles 
  My latest strategy in correcting intersections that should have traffic circles, but are currently overlaid with intersecting road segments is to: --add a statue, monument, or, at least, a traffic circle feature --delete the road segments overlaying the traffic circle --wait for issue 58 to be completed, which will allow drawing of... more »
By rjhintz  - Nov 26 - 1 new of 1 message    

Building Maker Workflow Suggestions 
  This was originally posted in the Building Maker Help Forum, but this seems to be a much more appropriate place for it. -- I've created about 50 models so far. (Edit: I now have 38 accepted models) With the help of some of others people in this forum, I've figured out a work flow that seems to work. I hope that new Building... more »
By Nuclear Moose  - Nov 10 - 1 new of 1 message    

My work-flow, creating great buildings, quick and easy. 
  I just thought I'd share my process with the community to help others create good or better 3d buildings for Google Earth. It combines the use of new features for great results. 1. Start in Building Maker / 3d Warehouse (you might want Google Earth running too!) If you have both open, you can find a building to start on.... more »
By R.Rolfe  - Nov 7 - 2 new of 2 messages    

Editing / Shortening existing roads 
  Hi, Is there any other way to adjust the length of roads,position of the road apart from deleting and recreating them? I find it time consuming to edit such features as they have to go for moderation for deleting and to get them recreated. Is there any method in which we can adjust the roads?... more »
By vasee  - Oct 15 - 8 new of 8 messages    

Want to add Our business into GooGle business (Cant find Pakistan in the list) :-o 
  I have been trying adding our business.... [link] into Google business but cant find Pakistan in the country list.... There is a keyhole linked to newcapegrace and it is already pointed on the Google but since i m not aware of the option of how to add local businesses in Pakistan, it is not appearing when search for... more »
By Mr. Meghji  - Sep 29 - 12 new of 12 messages    

MapMaker in countries that are not open for editing 
  Hi, I tried to map a bike path in a country that was closed for editing and got an error message about "no address found". I then posted a question in the google groups and then found out (thanks to that replier) that explained that my area was closed. I had no clue before hand that there were opened and closed countries/areas.... more »
By Patware  - Sep 18 - 2 new of 2 messages    

Feature Naming in Crowded Areas: Drop Descriptor 
  Consider dropping "restaurant," "hotel," "guesthouse" and similar descriptors from names in crowded areas to increase the chance that the feature will display.
By rjhintz  - Sep 18 - 3 new of 3 messages    

Caution in Creating Large Features: Editing May be Difficult Later 
  I've found it unwise to create single, large features such as rivers with lots of detail since it can be difficult or impossible to edit later when there are "too many" points. Others may have more insight as to the limit on number of points and any best practice. -- Rich
By rjhintz  - Sep 3 - 4 new of 5 messages    

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