Import Google Earth Models into your 3D Software

[@marcinchester4949]

You can extract higher resolutions area by adjusting the zoom in the chrome browser to 25%

[@gasoline8548]

For those trying to get this to work in October 2024: Use Blender 4.1. Use RenderDoc 1.31. Use MapsModelImport 0.7.0. Use the target: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog --disable_direct_composition=1"

[@ОлександрІванович-ц2б]

thanks

[@abhishekgs7983]

error while importing to blender update: solved by restarting pc. Thank you

[@Macorult]

Thanks a lot!

[@jmartlncln]

Thank you! That last little bit of code is what did it!!

[@theunknowngamers5033]

Can u guide me throught the process ,cuz yesterday I did blender 4.2 ,map 0.7.0 and latest of renderdoc as of now it worked and I cud export RDC file but in blender nothing hpns when I import in blender

[@simeon_vkv]

Props to Elie that we use this tool for free for years now. Amazing tool for concepts and more. Great video

[@diegofernandez4789]

Thank you. Who knew it was so cumbersome but I'm glad I now know how to do it.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Yeees, it's a pain, but once you set it up once, it's not so complicated to do it second time ;)

[@56flash56]

Thanks. Works with Render doc 1.25, Blender 4.1, MapsModelsImporter v0.7.0, cmd command: SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog

[@erhanozen9940]

RenderDoc injection failed: Failed to inject renderdoc.dll into process. Check that the process did not crash or exit early in initialisation, e.g. if the working directory is incorrectly set. Do you have a solution for this error?

[@philwienholts7781]

Ever get this figured out? Having the same thing.

[@mohammedaboulwafa7709]

Restart pc and try again.

[@LorenzoDragotto]

Hi, thank you so much for your videos they are really fantastic! As far as you know, does it also work using Google Maps? Is there a way to increase the definition of the 3D mesh saved from maps? Thank you

[@thechisensei]

You are a life saver!! This is what I primarily need for my thesis in Architecture! I am forever grateful!

[@TroyHomenchuk]

I'm sorry but how did you get it to work?? The Chrome step doesn't work. What did you do differently to get the PID?

[@ВолодимирХміль-ы1и]

How to remove the error that pops up in blender when loading capture? Error: Failed to load the RenderDoc Module

[@menano182]

did you ever figure this out?

[@ecmphg]

​@@menano182I think I might've. I just ensured I was using the exact firmwares listed in one of the comments above for 4.1. and then restarted my PC and was able to import the capture file. So just make sure you're using the correct firmwares listed

[@knysya2773]

I don't seem to be able to launch my app for capture from qrenderdoc. When I click launch, I am presented with a dialog telling me about an error, and the process tab does not appear.

[@satwantsinghwork]

brilliant, thank you!

[@ArchVizArtist]

You're welcome!

[@harshavardhan885]

Nice information make work easy tanks arch....

[@ArchVizArtist]

Glad it helps :)

[@nickleblanc4540]

I dont understand how the textures get packed into the file when exporting from Blender? When I export the textures do not link in the max file

[@natishmaac]

Wonderful

[@Agency-1001]

You saved my friend today, Thank youuuuuuu ♥

[@henrycheney9602]

It might just be me, but I can't seem to see the links in the description to get to the places to download things?

[@ArchVizArtist]

Sorry, forgot to add it, now it's updated, you can find links and code in the description ;)

[@henrycheney9602]

@@ArchVizArtist amazing, thank you so much 🤓

[@84roodogg]

Opening the Chrome shortcut, it just opens Chrome as normal, with no code. Has the process changed with a new version of Chrome or something?

[@Agherr08]

You cant have chrome opened while doing this. Maybe is that.

[@kayotic321]

Yeah and make sure to force close Chrome in the Task Manager or exit chrome on bottom right of the taskbar - in the system tray (this is what made it work for me)

[@1981danielmn]

I goto gdansk long street every other year. Love it

[@ArchVizArtist]

Gdańsk is awesome!

[@FreeKiLLuminati]

Thank you AVA Love ya 💝

[@ArchVizArtist]

Welcome!

[@Particle67]

Shame to Autodesk to have to pass by Blender. I'm using this méthode for years now.

[@wnsgur3500]

thank you 😁😁😁😁😁

[@rennycepeda6576]

still works you just need to use --disable_direct_composition=1 too after you put the other target

[@DTS__]

legend

[@abhishekgs7983]

Thanks bro I dropped this 1yr ago because of the pid changing problem

[@DynamicRenderLabs]

hey do you know why the model is not complete when I load it? like it just loads parts of it!

[@FramesAndTraces]

Thanks so much, I'm looking forward to trying this. Would this work just as well when trying to capture the topography of a mountain range?

[@paulfedor9828]

This was so helpful

[@finno3677]

How is this not a standard function or at least plugin for all 3D and BIM programs…

[@villevaronen3655]

License

[@ЮраПолуянов]

Hi, I've already used all the versions I can but why doesn't it work, can anyone help just pull out the 3d meshes already?

[@tomaskorch6580]

is there a way to bake all textures into one? I know there used to be syplygon addon but that is no longer available. thank you

[@ArchVizArtist]

Not sure now, I would have to look into it...

[@steamcheg]

К сожалению render doc не всегда делает полноценный захват поверхности, приходится менять масштаб или положение камеры что бы он захватил всю сетку с гугла.

[@christiandebney1989]

everything is working up to the import in blender. i get an error... but am wondering how long the capture stage takes as i seem to be growing folders in the folder

[@maubincica247]

Same. Don't know what's wrong

[@fabricer.9426]

Folder are created each time you try to import in Blender. I have the same issue, not fixed yet...

[@mbernay]

Can you please include the code to modify Google Chrome, thank you, kind regards

[@ArchVizArtist]

I forgot, sorry, it's updated now :)

[@anastoian90]

Hi, API: Vulkan (Not Presenting), does anybody know how can I fix this? Thanks.

[@ukaszrusinski1384]

Hey, it all went smoothly untill importing - just nothing appears in blender. What's the issue? Poza tym super filmik :)

[@rodrigocarvalho4538]

I have the same issue. How to fix that? i'm using Blender 4.0.2 version.

[@ВолодимирХміль-ы1и]

Mine too) Knocks out Error: Failed to load the RenderDoc Module

[@IEatalotofglue]

yeah same, i have the same issue

[@abhishekgs7983]

For those trying to get this to work in October 2024: Use Blender 4.1. Use RenderDoc 1.31. Use MapsModelImport 0.7.0. Use the target: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog --disable_direct_composition=1" This is above comment it is works ,I got error when importing restarting pc solved it

[@ehoguedes]

Muito obrigado.

[@jskup]

I don't know how you do it, but I can't, the chrome shortcut doesn't generate any code, I've been trying for an hour... I don't know if it's the code that I can't copy properly, but in any case if I copy the example code, it doesn't work for me. I'd appreciate some help. I'd used another procedure before, and this one seemed simpler.

[@menano182]

This worked for me: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"

[@piasun5497]

@@menano182 unluckly, I coped yours and checked.. still does not work. there is no code . only a normal hrome window appeared

[@piasun5497]

You have to restart chrome . close all the chrome windows you opened. and try the shutcut . it ll work.

[@sandrosmaximus2121]

@@piasun5497 That worked for me, thanks!

[@nosochkitv]

you need to click on the profile at the top right and click exit. Then close the window. The next time you open the window, you won't be in your profile and a white window with numbers will appear.

[@andreiafanasev]

Google Earth to 3Ds Max. First step: Take Blender. Directed by Robert B Weide )))

[@dujestojan]

[@floden6882]

Thank you a lot for your video. Where it was, when 1 month ago I serched videos on this theame, and I didnt find anything. But now, I know how to do that. Can I ask you where you from? Are you from Poland?

[@ArchVizArtist]

Yes, from Poland ;)

[@JimmyBruel]

Can we import a part of 3D model into sketchup?

[@oreytel]

nice, but it lacks the necessary quality needed, the google earth website reduces quality the further you go, which is totally understandable but is what im avoiding,is there any other way ?

[@jp4163]

I can export the RDC file but when I open the file in Blender, there is nothing.

[@ycaro.3d]

me too

[@KFstudiosound]

I had the same issue. It only works for me, if I really quickly switch from "google earth" to "renderdoc" and press the "Capture Frame(s)" button. Don't ask my why... I hope it works for you too...

[@emrehamazkaya9012]

i Do get the code, And when I fill it in and press on refresh i click on it and press inject. But I don't get an API? it's just empty. When I click ok it just generates a new code?

[@sarasandic6815]

Same for me...

[@AlexanderO-j6k]

How you solved it?

[@prasanth-s1x]

Thanks for the trick

[@ArchVizArtist]

Welcome!

[@gab335]

Hi Aga! thanks for this, but Im having an issue. When i click inject, i get an error that couldnt inject... the diagnostic log says .Core 45784 12:10:43 win32_process.cpp(295) Error Couldn't allocate remote memory for DLL 'C:\Program Files\RenderDoc enderdoc.dll': 5 Core 45784 12:10:43 win32_process.cpp(327) Error Couldn't create toolhelp dump of modules in process 45720 Core 45784 12:10:43 win32_process.cpp(947) Error Can't locate renderdoc.dll in remote PID 45720 I have tried different renderdoc and blender versions, I have tried with edge instead of chrome, still same problem. If anyone has had this and solve it I would really appreciate if you could share how to do it. Thanks

[@MostafaMohamed-vq9oi]

where can I find Links please ??

[@ArchVizArtist]

Sorry, forgot to add it, now it's updated, you can find links and code in the description ;)

[@MostafaMohamed-vq9oi]

Thanks alot 😊

[@MarcusAMidland]

Thx a lot!

[@ArchVizArtist]

You're welcome!

[@brwed]

this worked great but one issue is that im trying to make a detailed 3d print of a whole city so when i zoom out in google earth the lod goes down and so does the file i capture how would i be able to view a large area with it being the highest lod in google earth i fixed it... mostly ill have to splice it together with massive scans didnt realise google earth had settings

[@nani-dy5mt]

Hi plz can you explain more about how to get large scale with high details ? thank you

[@cielosdeunelefante]

😃thx u very much!!!

[@dennisdennis2008]

is it possible to use it for the map of a game?

[@emilkowalskiARTpl]

Is such a 3D model well represented? And is it possible to print a 3D mock-up using it? I wonder about the smoothness of the building walls.

[@davidslachta]

Thanks for the video! I have a question, when you zoom out, does it capture the area with less details? If yes, is it possible to capture several areas in very close zoom and then stitch them together? Does Blender place them next to each other in the correct places or will all those captures be centered around [0,0,0] and you have to move them to the correct place yourself?

[@fabricer.9426]

Chrome zoom at 25% for more details in a wide zone ;-)

[@ladislaoszwarski2006]

Dziekuje i pozdrowienia!

[@piasun5497]

Thank u for the video. But the chrome shortcut doesn't generate any code, I've been trying for an hour... I don't know if it's the code that I can't copy properly, but in any case if I copy the example code, it doesn't work for me. I'd appreciate some help. I'd used another procedure before, and this one seemed simpler.

[@piasun5497]

solved. you have to restart chrome

[@AleMec1]

IMPORTANT: in chrome setting you need enable the graphics acceleration in setting - system

[@IsabelleAnderson-nj7sc]

Where is that setting???

[@EtherealWorlds49]

Thank you so much

[@fouezdesign]

Omg.... Genius ... Btw , does it have to be Blender 3.4 ... not a previous version ? like 1.89 ?

[@dominykasmetlevski1896]

Bro is using 2006 Blender 💀

[@DilshanRathnayaka-vo9hq]

RenderDoc injection failed: Failed to inject renderdoc.dll into process. Check that the process did not crash or exit early in initialisation, e.g. if the working directory is incorrectly set

[@dominykasmetlevski1896]

After I inject into the process with the PID, Chrome will change the port every single time. I will inject it and the click ok on the chrome popup, but then immediately a new popup will appear with a new PID. If I do not try injecting the PID will stay the same, but I need to inject before I click ok otherwise this wont work. No matter what I do Chrome wont let me inject into the PID. Has anyone else had this issue?

[@dominykasmetlevski1896]

I also noticed Chrome has a message after opening saying the "--disable-gpu-sandbox" in the after code is an unsupported command line flag, and also that security and stability will suffer. Not sure though if that is something causing anything, or if it's just Google Chrome warning about you not using their default version.

[@a350-]

I also have this issue, could you solve it?

[@nani-dy5mt]

i have the same issue, any solution ?

[@dominykasmetlevski1896]

@@nani-dy5mt Yep I was able to fix it. Turns out the chrome shortcut code in the video must be old or faulty. Use the code provided in the git link for the blender plugin. It is the correct code.

[@nani-dy5mt]

@@dominykasmetlevski1896 worked ! Thank you so much

[@nosochkitv]

you need to click on the profile at the top right and click exit. Then close the window. The next time you open the window, you won't be in your profile and a white window with numbers will appear.

[@manishjoshiism]

i am getting error " API: D3D12 (NOT PRESENTING)"

[@abhishekgs7983]

For those trying to get this to work in October 2024: Use Blender 4.1. Use RenderDoc 1.31. Use MapsModelImport 0.7.0. Use the target: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog --disable_direct_composition=1" it works ,I got error when importing restarting pc solved it

[@CharlesSilva]

Thanks!

[@dragankomadina8900]

i had problem > ``Error injecting into process,, but everything worked well on fresh install chrome in my virtual machine .. just to help if anyone had this problem

[@arashshaygani1966]

Can you just put the Chrome target code in the comments? I am not able to create it! (mine still opens a normal Chrome page!)

[@pablitowe]

Target code change every time you open chrome. The code is unique for every chrome instance

[@deepblue812]

I don't think he means the PID injection code but the Chrome shortcut edits to get it to wait for the code. I'm having the same issue where I can see the window pop up for a split second, then Chrome just launches anyway. @arashshaygani1966 edit - figured it out: Make sure *all* Chrome windows are closed, and *all* Chrome processes are ended. I closed all my browser windows but still have a bunch of Chrome processes running in the background (thanks Google). After I made sure all Chrome processes were gone opening the edited shortcut worked to bring up the PID.

[@ArchVizArtist]

Sorry, forgot to add it, now it's updated, you can find links and code in the description ;)

[@arashshaygani1966]

Thank you @@ArchVizArtist

[@Paperdec-p7k]

I be making the entire world in Roblox with this one

[@GamerBoy-uj6eh]

is it necessary to use blender 3.4 only

[@tom.shanghai]

Any way to do this with Google Eath pro? The models i want are only in Google Esrth Pro :l

[@Blender-fu7xx]

Thanksssssssss

[@rhopinu]

If this is not working for someone. Using Edge was the solution for me! Use this Target on Edge Shortcut: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog --disable_direct_composition=1" And close all Microsoft Edge processes in the task manager, befor starting with that Target. Otherwise the gpu startup dialog isn't showing.

[@arhitoma]

Bravo!!

[@zabuza_zen7217]

Everything works perfect for me until acually importing the my google model into blender. it gives me an error message. "Failed to load the RenderDoc Module".

[@menano182]

I'm getting the same error, did you ever figure it out?

[@diegolacazette7529]

@@menano182 did you ever figure ir out?

[@ecmphg]

when i open the google shortcut, it doesn't provide the "gpu starting with pid" number. it just opens a chrome browser. any idea why? I have the properties set to C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog --disable_direct_composition=1"

[@dujestojan]

I was successful until I imported it into Blender, but when I press import nothing happens, Blender only creates a folder in the place where I saved the RDF, does anyone have a solution?

[@MagavHevron1]

Is it possible to remove mountainous areas of the territory? Let's say this place is 31.767717, 35.232324 There is a slope, a gorge and neighboring hills. How would you make a visualization?

[@JayceLee-k4e]

is this now avuilable for 4.1 or 4.2?

[@besogociridze]

2:00 not working, 1.25 is different than yours

[@thadarkone5087]

is this sht not workin no more did all browsers block it ? everytime i try to go to google maps or google earth it crashes and opens a new window for the code

[@Artrich2020gbtg]

Hello. When I capture. It is a black square. What to do?

[@tobiassamuelsson671]

whatever i do, it says im using the worng versions when im trying to import it to blender. Anyone got it to work?

[@naruzu1685]

Have you found a fix

[@ahmadserro]

❤❤❤

[@NirajKumar-wo9zo]

Hey I have encountered a problem my Google Chrome doesn't work like yours

[@moravianlion3108]

No pid on Win11. Just opens browser. Any ideas?

[@mcbot1]

API says none and the capture frames button is greyed out. I dont get debug text in chrome at the top but I do see a message that says, "you are using an unsupported command-line flag: --disable-gpu - sandbox. Stability and security will suffer" I've triple checked that I dont have a typo in the chrome shortcut but thats the only thing I can think of. Any one run into this or have any ideas?

[@mcbot1]

Found it... I had graphics acceleration disabled in my chrome settings

[@Danemer_Real]

it doesnt work

[@UnopenedParachute]

Nice try, but even with the versions you specified, nothing gets imported into Blender. Oh well, I'll have to freehand my dimensions like the old days...

[@BlueForest763]

WOW

[@TheCbukowskiable]

Hello, no way it works. When i try to change the google Path from the shortcut nothing happen. I try everything. I think mainly the problem comes from the fact i don't have any google application in c\ Program File (x86) but i only have one in c\ Program .... So i can't try this manipulation without google chrome.. Super sad. I even try with google close.

[@arthemos4627]

this method is bugged, it worked one time on dozen of tries. wrong results, no opening, errors

[@rolandmcruzshot3550]

Has anyone figured this error out? "Error: Failed to load the RenderDoc Module. Please report to MapsModelsImporter developers providing the full console log with debug information. First turn on debug output by activating the "Debug Info"-checkbox under Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > MapsModelsImporter On Windows systems console log is accessible in Windows > Toggle System Console (right click to copy). On Linux systems you have to run Blender from the console to get the debug output "

[@nikeb1]

Use MapsModelsImporter-v0.6.2 instead of 0.7.0

[@naruzu1685]

Showed the same error

[@lavo9479]

doesn't create code when doing the chrome hack. any trouble shooting idea? It just opened a normal chrome browser page.

[@lavo9479]

solved

[@Zahrachehida1]

@@lavo9479 how please? I have the same problem

[@yanischvarzman]

@@lavo9479 how did you fix it??

[@stellatasin5942]

@@lavo9479 how? I've haven't figured out yet

[@andriiduben]

why do you make tutorials and can't help to any person in comments with typical error in Chrome?

[@moustafaadel7157]

love u

[@IMakeStuff92]

Darn! Google earth doesnt load. Instead it says failed to fetch startup values

[@IMakeStuff92]

Fixed my issue by using incognito mode.

[@Rustamjon-m7s]

I have a problem. Please help

[@tinko8903]

Why blender is needed by 3ds max? Can't connect to goole earth from 3ds max. 3ds max developers don't see any effort

[@maaaksikk2122]

Because no one uses this shit anymore, even interior exterior models are being rendered in unreal, max losing its nieche

[@TroyHomenchuk]

DOES NOT WORK. Chrome is installed under User, not in Programs. So the Chrome part doesn't work right off the bat.

[@HomeCookgabriele]

bullshits is not working. i've taken the exact same version of you and what it import? it import like a mesh that looks like a messy singular building.

[@gabryvy8206]

not working on blender

[@المسارالابيض-ص3ب]

i have blender 3.6 > plz

[@moogiibat5845]

どうもありがとうございます

[@HomeCookgabriele]

3.4 crash on this addon.

[@trangcung9310]

RENDERDOC API ALWAYS SHOWS NONE, I TRIED MANY WAYS BUT IT STILL CAN'T WORK LIKE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL. HAS ANYONE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME, CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN IT FOR ME?

[@naruzu1685]

Did you figure it out

[@Davisinthelife]

Not Works

[@mahmoudshalaby5161]

Map import 2d not 3d like its a picture

[@tinko8903]

Arch viz, you should stop pretending that your updates are new. The main thing you are talking about is 3ds max. If that is the case, why can't you connect directly to 3ds max? You have to send 3ds max after connecting it to blender. Also, the main thing I want to say is cosmos. Why don't you invent cosmos plants and people to do animation? .