+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 I have just downloaded the latest free version of GoogleEarth, and, to my suprise, it shows a whole lot of cache locations. I think it must have got them from GSAK as the ones shown on the list are all those on my main GSAK database - ie the ones that I have not yet found. Has anyone else noticed this? Or has it always been there and I am the only one who has not noticed it? Quote
+The Northumbrian Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 They were showing up last week , when I downloaded it via the forum link. Nige Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 (edited) They were showing up last week , when I downloaded it via the forum link. Nige And do they match your GSAK main database? Edited October 26, 2005 by walkergeoff Quote
+The Northumbrian Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 I havn't looked Geoff, never even gave that a thought, I do know that they are about spot on as to where the cache is placed, which is something Nige Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 I know that they come from my main GSAK database because I have created a 'virtual' waypoint in GSAK for my home co-ords. This appears on the GoogleEarth - and it could have come from nowhere else. Quote
+The Hokesters Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 Oooh oooh off to download latest version right away Quote
+Moote Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 You sure that you have not downloaded the GC.com KML file as this maps caches onto Google earth. I'm sure that it will be this Milton (aka Moote) Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 You sure that you have not downloaded the GC.com KML file as this maps caches onto Google earth. I'm sure that it will be this Milton (aka Moote) I did download that, but only after I discovered that caches were showing on GoogleEarth. Besides, as I have mentioned, my home co-ords only appear in GSAK - they are a 'virtual' cache that gives me an anchor point to search GSAK for nearest caches. It is not a genuine cache. Quote
+jochta Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 Google Earth will import GPX and LOC files, maybe this is what is happening? Do File Open and change file type. Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 Google Earth will import GPX and LOC files, maybe this is what is happening? Do File Open and change file type. When I do File/Open it has the default Google file types there. There is nowhere in the preferences where I can change that default. However, if I change the file type in File/Open to gpx, and then look at the drop down file selector, there is a list of all the gpx files and locations on my PC. I have never asked it to do this, and it has only appeared in the latest version of GoogleEarth. Perhaps it is a new feature, that it looks for gpx files on the computer? Quote
+jochta Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 (edited) Eh? For me it doesn't automatically load GPX files when I start GE and there are none stored. I can browse the GPX files on my PC using File/Open and changing the file type to Gps, just like a normal windows program, and then open them if I wish. Also note that GE Plus will connect to an external GPSr via a com port, but I have never tried it - look under Tools/GPS Device. Edited October 26, 2005 by jochta Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 The other thing to note is this: The kml function shows all caches and has a green logo with a stylised cache box in the centre. The ones that come from my own database have an orange logo with a black circle in it, and these show only the caches that I have not found, which exactly matches the criteria in my GSAK database. Quote
+jochta Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 They are definitely coming from a GPX file then. GE is converting this into a Keyhole (KML) file when you import it. The importing takes a few seconds. The Keyhole file from Geocaching uses a custom icon graphic. Maybe the author of GSAK will add KML export functionality at some point? (hint ) Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 I am sure you are right. The odd thing is, I do not remember ever asking to import it. Maybe it does it automatically? Quote
+jochta Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 I am sure you are right. The odd thing is, I do not remember ever asking to import it. Maybe it does it automatically? Yes, that is odd. That isn't default GE behaviour AFAIK. Are your file associations correct? A GPX file is opened in GSAK for example? You didn't doubleclick a GPX file and it got opened in GE by mistake? Quote
Alan White Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 Maybe the author of GSAK will add KML export functionality at some point? (hint ) It's already there. Just get the GoogleEarth macro from Clyde's website, run it, and the caches in your current filter will be shown in GE. Quote
+jochta Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 Maybe the author of GSAK will add KML export functionality at some point? (hint ) It's already there. Just get the GoogleEarth macro from Clyde's website, run it, and the caches in your current filter will be shown in GE. Nice one, haven't ever tried any macros - maybe I should!! Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 Are your file associations correct? A GPX file is opened in GSAK for example? You didn't doubleclick a GPX file and it got opened in GE by mistake? In a word - No! Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 26, 2005 Author Posted October 26, 2005 It's already there. Just get the GoogleEarth macro from Clyde's website, run it, and the caches in your current filter will be shown in GE. Guess what? I have got the GoogleEarth macro already, so I must have run it. Senior moment!!! Quote
+Just Roger Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 It's already there. Just get the GoogleEarth macro from Clyde's website, run it, and the caches in your current filter will be shown in GE. It sounds a great idea. What's the URL for Clydes website? Quote
Alan White Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 What's the URL for Clydes website? GSAK macros Quote
+Just Roger Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 What's the URL for Clydes website? GSAK macros Oh. THAT Clyde. I was thinking of the Clyde who posts on this forum. Sorry Quote
+ryme-intrinseca Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 I don't have a GSAK database, and the cache overlay is showing on my Google Earth?! Quote
+walkergeoff and wife Posted October 27, 2005 Author Posted October 27, 2005 Have you downloaded the GC.com KML file? There are two overlays, one produced using the GSAK macro, the other using the GC.com gile. Quote
koz Posted October 27, 2005 Posted October 27, 2005 downloaded it but couldn;\'t figure out how to display caches....what's the trick? Quote
+The Hokesters Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Get yourself a copy of GSAK. Load the caches you want displayed in GEarth into GSAK preferably via PQ (instructions in the help file). Then download the GoogleEarth Macro to your computer (its a small txt file) and then follow the instructions on the Add a Macro Button help page. Click the new macro button and open Google Earth - hey presto! Quote
+wigglesworth Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I have added the google earth macro and wish to thank the forum for bringing the facility to my attention! It works great to get your own tailored set of caches for display. I would never have visited the location without geocaching and I thank you for a great experience. Peter Quote
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