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Revision as of 15:04, 12 January 2013

Introduction

This tutorial covers the basics of creating KML files. We will be using Google Earth to create KML files containing points, lines, and polygons, the three basic geometries involved in vector-based GIS.

Description of geometry types

Point

Line

Polygon

Install Google Earth

Skip this step if you already have Google Earth installed.

Zoom to an Area

Create a Placemark

Description

Style

Altitude

Exporting KML

Single Placemarker

Grouped Placemarkers

Create a folder

Drag and Drop Placemarkers

Export Folder as KML