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====== Orbit Import from Google Earth ======

 
\\ Orbit Import from Google is an extension to OrbitGIS X and provides the tool to import maps from GoogleEarth. 
\\ Be sure GoogleEarth is downloaded on your pc. \\ \\ 

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===== How to import a map from Google Earth? =====

 Open on the main toolbar 'extensions' and choose for 'Import from Google...' 

**Step 1 : Set the OrbitGIS mapcanvas**

Set the Coordinate Rerefence System (CRS), the scale (zoom of OrbitGIS mapcanvas) and -- if no background material (e.g., vector data) is available -- add a [[111:orbitgis:tools:construction:sidebar#Construction Point "CPt" Functions|reference point]]  on the preferred location by adding the coordinates via the button {{111:uas_mapping:add_coordinates.png?nolink&20|}}. Find this button on the [[111:orbitgis:tools:index|tools sidebar]] via constructions.  For information on construction points, see [[111:orbitgis:tools:construction:sidebar|constructions]], for information on scaling and CRS, see [[111:orbitgis:tools:construction:sidebar|statusbar]].

**Step 2 : Import image from GoogleEarth**

Open on the main toolbar 'extensions' and choose for 'Import from Google...'. If a construction point was used in a way to cover the location, activate 'paste position' to copy scale and position (construction point) of your mapcanvas. Bear in mind that you don't move/zoom in your mapcanvas before the final GoogleEarth image is pasted in OrbitGIS. Then click on 'Open GoogleEarth'... (if GoogleEarth is installed on your pc).

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**Step 3 : copy the GoogleEarth image**

Copy the image (Edit < Copy Image or Ctrl+Alt+C) in the GoogleEarth application (without pan or zoom action!). Clean up the GoogleEarth image if necessary (e.g., deselect the temporary location).

**Step 4 : put the GoogleEarth image in your OrbitGIS dataset list**

Select 'read clipboard' in the Orbit 'Import from Google' window and save the image. A copy of the GoogleEarth image will appear in your OrbitGIS dataset list.