'Google Earth' Category

• How to Convert Google Earth KML to ArcMap SHP?

  

  James asks: “How do I convert KML (from Google Earth) to SHP (in ArcMap)?” ExpertGPS author Dan Foster shows how to import KML files into ExpertGPS Pro, and then export them in shapefile format to ArcMap in UTM, US State Plane, or other projections.

  
  

  July 10th, 2009

• Adding Elevation to Trails with ExpertGPS

  

  Paul R. needs a way to add elevation data to cycling routes he’s drawing in Google Maps. ExpertGPS now has a cool new tool to allow him to add elevation data to any route or trail.

  
  

  July 7th, 2009

• Mapping Lowrance GPS Fishing Waypoints in Google Earth

  Brian H. asks: “How do I add Lowrance gps way point numbers( like 34.06.182 / 81.23.465 and convert to get into google earth pro for fishing way points?”

  
  

  May 29th, 2009

• How to Convert KMZ to SHP: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

  

  Dawee M. writes: “I am looking at your programme ExpertGPS. Can the programme convert a kmz file from Google Earth to a shp file to use in GIS?” Dan Foster shows how to convert KML and KMZ placemarks and lines into shapefiles using ExpertGPS Pro.

  
  

  March 2nd, 2009

• Mapping a Hunting Area on a Farm using ExpertGPS and Google Earth

  

  Bill G. writes: “I see that I can enter my hunting areas with expert GPS and did see some farm capabilities. How easy is it to put fence lines and gates on the maps? Can I pull in a Google Earth image and draw directly on that?” Dan Foster explains how to [...]

  
  

  February 26th, 2009