Export several layers to Google Earth as KML file

Description

Intention is to export several layers to Google Earth as KML file.

Procedure

i.For this example, select two layers within the Layers pane.

ii.Workspace > Export to Google Earth > Export Selected Layers

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iii.Users have two options:

a.Open à Open KML file directly in Google Earth

Proceed to step iv

b.Save as à Save KML file in directory

User will be prompted to save the KML file.

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iv.Columns handling of the layers

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For this example:

a.Layer: B15_BEP

Google Earth: Description (Columns to be included in export of KML file)

CmDisplayText

Users

Google Earth: Name (Column to reference objects in export of KML file)

CmName

 

b.Layer: B15_Manhole

Google Earth: Description (Columns to be included in export of KML file)

CmDisplayText

Google Earth: Name (Column to reference objects in export of KML file)

CmDisplayText

 

v.Open KML file in Google Earth.

Example for layer B15_BEP:

a.Google Earth: Description

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b.Google Earth: Name

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