Creation of KML
Creation of KML
PRO
INTRODUCTION and
Creation of KML Layers
Prepared by
APCDMA - PMU
08 August 2022
OUTLIN
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Introduction
Download and Installation of Google Earth Pro in PC, Mobile etc.
Creation of KML Layers for ULB jurisdiction in AP
Survey Ward Boundary
Revenue Ward Boundary
Election Ward Boundary
Ward Secretariat Boundary
Google Earth – An Introduction
Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite
imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a
3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles.
Google Earth is able to show various kinds of images overlaid on the surface of the earth and is also a Web Map
Service client.
Google Earth Pro is a free computer program for users with advanced feature needs which Import and export GIS
data, and go back in time with historical imagery
Can explore the globe by entering addresses and coordinates, or by using a keyboard or mouse.
Can also be downloaded on a smartphone or tablet, using a touch screen or stylus to navigate.
May use the program to add their own data using Keyhole Markup Language(KML) and also provides a series
of other tools through the desktop application, including a measure distance tool.
The web-based version of Google Earth also includes Voyager, a feature that periodically adds in-program tours,
often presented by scientists and documentarians.
Google Earth Pro: System Configuration
In order for Google Earth Pro to run on your computer, you must have all minimum system
requirements.
KML Functions
GoogleEarthProSetup.exe
How to Draw a
Options Point/Polygon/Polyline
to represent/draw ward boundaries or ULB
boundaries by using KML in Google Earth
Line Points/Placemark
Point Polygon
Search or go to your ULB/Location
using Search option shown below
Polygon
After entering Location/ULB name, the program takes to the desired location as shown
Then, click on add location option in title bar shown below in highlighted box to add location mark/polygon/line
After completion of polygon drawing, to save the file in KML format. Right Click on given Polygon name or on polygon, select
save place as option and select file type as KML and save the file as shown below..,
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