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Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby sakura » Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:37 pm

I noticed almost contributors send their tracks which created by their GPS devises. Simple question. Can I just create tracks or paths by using Google Earth (GE)?


By my opinion, using GE have some advantages.
From GE, I can draw straight track or path, slowly edit it and no need go to actual location. This method suitable for local area.
Then the tracks or paths will be saved as .kml and converted to .gdb.
View .gdb in MapSource and the tracks appear same as in GE.

Are you accept this kind of tracks/paths ?

Please comment.
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby apisfires » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:08 pm

sakura wrote:I noticed almost contributors send their tracks which created by their GPS devises. Simple question. Can I just create tracks or paths by using Google Earth (GE)?


By my opinion, using GE have some advantages.
From GE, I can draw straight track or path, slowly edit it and no need go to actual location. This method suitable for local area.
Then the tracks or paths will be saved as .kml and converted to .gdb.
View .gdb in MapSource and the tracks appear same as in GE.

Are you accept this kind of tracks/paths ?

Please comment.



i use this method to built melaka track when im at perlis... \:D/
i think this can be use...
but you must sure that area you are... :)
coz i think it will be creat chaos when map not suitable... :frus: :nutz:
the google earth map is not update everyday...
so i think you must cautious when do tracking :-k
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby tympg » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:25 pm

sakura,

Bro chinwy was talking more or less about the same thing:

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1161
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby sakura » Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:16 pm

To make story complete, here the sample:

1. In Google Earth I create a path and name it as sample_KSP and save as .kml

2-3-2009 14-58-24.jpg


2. Convert it to .gpx

2-3-2009 15-09-48.jpg


3. View .gpx in MapSource. It's looks ok (for me).

2-3-2009 15-23-30.jpg


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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby sakura » Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:20 pm

Cont...

4. From Mapsource view again in GE. Also, looks ok.

2-3-2009 15-40-46.jpg


5. From MapSource save as .gdb

Are the mappers accept this .gdb?

Update:PLEASE NOTE:
THIS TRACK IS SAMPLE ONLY
I DID NOT DRAW ITS PRECISELY
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby tympg » Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:48 am

What is your offset for the tracing above? Be aware that GE images have differing offset values at different locations.
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby kiankhoon » Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:27 pm

How to find out the offset? I'm interested to track in GE too for my home town area in BM, it is still some of the area are missing/incomplete from MFM.
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby shideen » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:03 pm

sakura,

GE is actually being used to create a basic map. Meaning it is possible to create track, waypoints etc by GE, then use converter to convert to garmin or other gps formats. The only problem is accuracy as compared to actual ground coordinates (offset). This is critical for ground navigation.
If you intend to contribute, i think mappers here would prefer actual GPS tracklogs with certain quality settings.
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby adirumia » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:45 pm

How to remove default blue flags from GE (GPX) during loading into MapSource as you done....refer to PDF file attached...thanks bro :frus: !
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Re: Create tracks or paths by using Google Earth

Postby alyem » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:53 pm

adirumia wrote:How to remove default blue flags from GE (GPX) during loading into MapSource as you done....refer to PDF file attached...thanks bro :frus: !

How do u get so many flags??? :mrgreen:
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