+Alice Band Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I've recently been exploring the Google Earth software, but on the GC.com site it mentions that it features add-ons specially for cachers, but can I find download links? Nope. I have found one on the Belgian Geocaching site [thankfully I can read Flemish] which features a special GCSAK add-on to link the two, but that's it. Apparently Google Earth can do all sorts for cachers including the creation of a travel line that shows the journey of TB's for instance, but I havent even seen a link to an FAQ. Has anyone on here tried it out yet? If so, does it prove its worth to cachers and caching? And are there any links up yet for Macros etc? Quote Link to comment
+MarcoXono Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 To see a TB's history on Google Earth, select the 'View in Google Earth' link on the top right of the TB page. To view caches in Google Earth, use the 'Download Geocache Browser in Google Earth' link near the bottom right of your 'My Account Details' page. Quote Link to comment
+maporter Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Hi Alice, With regards to the Google Earth question, try the following link: http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/map?form=googleearth. If you use Geocaching.com pocket queries, you can convert GPX files into Google Earth files, allowing you to view them on the map - Excellent, it's very handy and well worth a look. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment
+tteggod trackers Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) just followed the link at bottom of my account page ,fantastic to now see where caches are in relation to my search point. i have always been frustrated that when you do a search on geocaching.com it works on distance from search point rather than direction.i.e N then S etc. or is there a way i can do this in set up somewhere? Edited January 15, 2006 by tteggod trackers Quote Link to comment
+Birders Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 The TB tracking bit is mind-blowing. Quote Link to comment
+Paul & Ros Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I've never noticed that Google Earth TB tracking bit before. Superb ! Much much better than the GC.com maps. Quote Link to comment
+Moote Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 The problem that I have with GE is that it's positioning can be out by a considerable distance, TB tracking is OK as I would think that absolute accuracy is not required, But cache placement location you might want an accurate picture. I use MM aerials when planning and also on my PDA in the field, if required Quote Link to comment
+Phil and Ruth Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 You can drag-and-drop GPX files on to Google Earth. This can show the Caches in their rightful locations and not deliberately obfuscated by TPTB! Quote Link to comment
+The Cheese Eaters Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 To see a TB's history on Google Earth, select the 'View in Google Earth' link on the top right of the TB page. To view caches in Google Earth, use the 'Download Geocache Browser in Google Earth' link near the bottom right of your 'My Account Details' page. Cool, I didn't know that Quote Link to comment
+Pengy&Tigger Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) You don't need a GPX file to view caches on google earth. Go to your 'my account' page, amd under 'google mapping features' you will see a link to download a geocache browser. If you do that, you can see up to 150 caches in the viewed map area, WITHOUT getting the PQ. T Edited January 15, 2006 by Pengy&Tigger Quote Link to comment
+The Cheese Eaters Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Yep, I downloaded Google Earth yesterday, I still don't see what the point of it is, but at least it's fun Quote Link to comment
+Alice Band Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 Thanks everybody for the wealth of information I'll keep this thread open as it might help others who wish to use Google Earth. I'm currently finding it a great way of introducing Geography and IT to my six year old. Quote Link to comment
barryhunter Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 (edited) If you havent noticed the general geocache browser deliberatly misplaces the exact cache position. (to make it less of a spoiler and to prevent people using the system to download heaps of information). I dont think the TB tracking or the single download (on cache page) feature this misplacement, nor does converting a GPX from a pocket query (or downloads from G:UK) I have also developed a range of ther Google Earth overlays here, although not directly geocaching they could be of interest (as other things to see while geocaching) Edited January 16, 2006 by barryhunter Quote Link to comment
+Alice Band Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 (edited) With the above link given I found it doesnt seem to misplace those. Tested it using my home lat/long. There's some nice stuff out there now I have some more links sent. I would have found them all if the Groundspeak search was working again. Edited January 16, 2006 by Alice Band Quote Link to comment
+Wadders Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Tried to view three of my tb's on this,and only one worked!! The other two both came up with errors Quote Link to comment
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