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* You must have [https://www.google.com.au/earth/ Google Earth] installed to show the result. If Google Earth is not installed the file located in the users home directory called "GrampsPlacesForGoogleEarth" (with file extension kml for a text file or kmz for a zipped file) contains details describing the places to be viewed with coordinates, this file can be copied and used on an system with Google Earth installed.
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If Google Earth is not installed the file created is located in the users home directory called '''GrampsPlacesForGoogleEarth''' (with file extension <code>.kml</code> for a text file or <code>kmz</code> for a zipped file) contains details describing the places to be viewed with coordinates, this file can be copied and used on any operating system that has Google Earth installed.
  
 
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Revision as of 06:04, 31 January 2018

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This is a Third-party Addon. The Addon/Plugin system is controlled by the Plugin Manager.

Please use carefully on data that is backed up, and help make it better by reporting any issues to the bug tracker.
Unless otherwise stated on this page, you can download this addon by following these instructions.
Please note that some Addons have prerequisites that need to be installed before they can be used.

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This addon adds an additional Map Service, that allows you to use Google Earth to show where one or more places are located on the globe.

Google Earth

From the Places Category view you must first select Google Earth as the map service. Then select one or more places in the Place View and to view either right-click and select "Look up with Map Service" or press Google Earth, Loading...

Prerequisites

You must have Google Earth installed to show the result.

If Google Earth is not installed the file created is located in the users home directory called GrampsPlacesForGoogleEarth (with file extension .kml for a text file or kmz for a zipped file) contains details describing the places to be viewed with coordinates, this file can be copied and used on any operating system that has Google Earth installed.