Google Earth Kmz Files

[buadhai]

With the popularity of Google Earth on the rise people are beginning to exchange KMZ files for all sorts of purposes.

Since these are essentially nothing but gzipped XML (text) files it would seem harmless to permit their posting on TV.

Any possibility of adding this file type to those we can upload?

[cdnvic]

With the popularity of Google Earth on the rise people are beginning to exchange KMZ files for all sorts of purposes.

Since these are essentially nothing but gzipped XML (text) files it would seem harmless to permit their posting on TV.

Any possibility of adding this file type to those we can upload?

We're limited to what the Invision software will handle. There's a major upgrade due out in mid January. Maybe it will be added in, but I haven't seen the specs from the new version yet.

cv

[george]

What's the extension name of the file type?

[Tywais]

What's the extension name of the file type?

.kmz (Google placemark file)

Edited December 29, 2005 by tywais

[Tywais]

With the popularity of Google Earth on the rise people are beginning to exchange KMZ files for all sorts of purposes.

Since these are essentially nothing but gzipped XML (text) files it would seem harmless to permit their posting on TV.

Any possibility of adding this file type to those we can upload?

If it will not be possible to do here then this is an extract from Google help:

"You want to share the saved data with other Google Earth users.

You can email any placemark, shape, or folder to another Google Earth user from within the Google Earth application, but you can also email any KMZ file located on your computer to a Google Earth user. In addition, you can post a KMZ file to the Keyhole BBS where other Google Earth users can view the information, or you can serve the file on your own web server or from any network location. "

[george]

I have added the mime types for Google Earth, so users should be able to attach them.

They are:

KML: application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml

KMZ: application/vnd.google-earth.kmz

Please test and confirm if it works. Have fun!

33461_CapeTownTouristAttractions.kmz

[buadhai]

Thanks, George. Works fine. That sure is a lot of points of interest, though....

[george]

An idea would be a "Thailand Google Earth Forum" where members can post their maps and files....

What do you think?

[Tywais]

An idea would be a "Thailand Google Earth Forum" where members can post their maps and files....

What do you think?

Good idea. I'm thinking of building one up of Chiangmai like Buadhai did for Korat. Perhaps some collaboration of members in each area to build a detailed one up.

[markuk]

An idea would be a "Thailand Google Earth Forum" where members can post their maps and files....

What do you think?

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Excellent idea but you wouldnt want a free for all as some of the secrets would be given away.

[buadhai]

An idea would be a "Thailand Google Earth Forum" where members can post their maps and files....

What do you think?

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A fine idea.