The updated and very very popular Google Earth Extension for AutoCAD has been updated for AutoCAD 2009 so that it now runs on three AutoCAD versions. There have also been a few updates by the developer Thomas Inzinga:
- Support for the new AutoCAD 2009 Geographic Location object
- Numerous bug fixes.
The Google Earth Extension is a great way to get your designs into Google Earth or reference Google Earth in AutoCAD.
"Using the simple wizard-driven interface, you can publish your 3D models from AutoCAD or select AutoCAD-based products directly into Google Earth™. The technology preview is available for 2007, 2008, and 2009 versions."
http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/google_earth_extension_beta/
In AutoCAD 2009 I created a 3D model of the Autodesk Civic Center Offices and published them to Google Earth using this extension.
View in Google Earth 
View in Google Maps
Google Map view showing the real-world location buildings in a satellite photo map.
PS: Happy Earthday!
This is not a guilt motivated post by me just because I ran my chainsaw for 2 hours last night trimming my trees and roses after watching a new reality show Axe Men and just had to use my chainsaw. I guess it is a guy thing...
Cheers,
Shaan
