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Photo points in KMZ don't show in Google Earth in full resolution
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Hello All,
I've begun testing photo points for work using Locus Map Pro and GPS Averaging for accuracy. When exporting the photo points as a KMZ, they only show as a tiny thumbnail in Google Earth even though the filesize seems correct (3 photos = 10mb KMZ, 6 photos = 20mb).
I found one link mentioning that Google Earth sometimes displays 400 pixels wide but the thumbnail is not close to that, nor is it clickable. How do you believe I can troubleshoot this? I need accurate points and a usable photo resolution to identify a plant's location and type.
Thank you.
Files:
photo point.jpg
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Hi
default width for exported photos in kmz is 60 pix.
You can modify this value inside config.cfg with an editor.
Navigate with file manager to:
Locus folder, there you´l find confi.cfg
search for "IMPORT & EXPORT"
export_photo_width= xxx
and change this value to e.g. 250 and save your changes
After restart of locus youl´ll get
I need accurate points and a usable photo resolution to identify a plant's location and type
Note:
if you create a point and "take a photo" as attachement to this point the photo is geocoded with the coords received at that moment !
If you next use "GPS Averaging for accuracy" the coords will be more accurate for the point but not for the photo, so if you only share the geocoded photo the possition could be "far away" from real possition
Wolfgang
Hi
default width for exported photos in kmz is 60 pix.
You can modify this value inside config.cfg with an editor.
Navigate with file manager to:
Locus folder, there you´l find confi.cfg
search for "IMPORT & EXPORT"
export_photo_width= xxx
and change this value to e.g. 250 and save your changes
After restart of locus youl´ll get
I need accurate points and a usable photo resolution to identify a plant's location and type
Note:
if you create a point and "take a photo" as attachement to this point the photo is geocoded with the coords received at that moment !
If you next use "GPS Averaging for accuracy" the coords will be more accurate for the point but not for the photo, so if you only share the geocoded photo the possition could be "far away" from real possition
Wolfgang
Hi Wolfgang,
Thank you for your reply. I may not have been clear, the thumbnail isn't an issue but your information has been helpful and I will probably adjust it to a larger size because your attachment looks very good.
The KMZ seems to contain full or near full resolution photos (judging by filesize) but I can't access them through Google Earth. I share the KMZ with the prinicipal contractor to track the movement of plants through the environment and he needs to see the photo in at least 1024x to full res where it is mapped in the KMZ. The KMZ I share, the photo points seem accurate to the environment, the timestamp is there etc, the coords are good, but I, and he, can't see the full resolution photo.
I logged a ticket with Locus to see if a script could reduce the photos to, say, 1600x1200 before zipping up in the KMZ and sharing because reception in the field is poor and large uploads don't work too well. That's a different issue. The issue is how to view the full res included in the KMZ. Are there other software to test to make sure it's just a Google Earth problem that you know of?
Or the CSS change you are suggesting is the only method to say set it at 4000x3000 or combinations thereof? Wouldn't that be a better menu setting rather than a file change?
Thank you.
Hi Wolfgang,
Thank you for your reply. I may not have been clear, the thumbnail isn't an issue but your information has been helpful and I will probably adjust it to a larger size because your attachment looks very good.
The KMZ seems to contain full or near full resolution photos (judging by filesize) but I can't access them through Google Earth. I share the KMZ with the prinicipal contractor to track the movement of plants through the environment and he needs to see the photo in at least 1024x to full res where it is mapped in the KMZ. The KMZ I share, the photo points seem accurate to the environment, the timestamp is there etc, the coords are good, but I, and he, can't see the full resolution photo.
I logged a ticket with Locus to see if a script could reduce the photos to, say, 1600x1200 before zipping up in the KMZ and sharing because reception in the field is poor and large uploads don't work too well. That's a different issue. The issue is how to view the full res included in the KMZ. Are there other software to test to make sure it's just a Google Earth problem that you know of?
Or the CSS change you are suggesting is the only method to say set it at 4000x3000 or combinations thereof? Wouldn't that be a better menu setting rather than a file change?
Thank you.
Hi Evan,
The original image is really packed in KMZ file. There is a workaround how to get the image but's quite tricky:
There is also topic that focus on possibility to open image in Google Earth. http://help.locusmap.eu/topic/export-all-visible-elements-to-kmz-file-doesnt-show-big-pictures Unfortunately this problem has no solution. It seems that Google Earth (in the latest versions) is too strict and doesn't allow to open local file.
However there is another workaround in case that you want to play with KMZ definition. Google Earth doesn't open local file but can open "image with full http url". I mean : to upload image in some server/cloud, to get share URL and in final step edit KML/KMZ file. I can provide more info if you want to play with it.
Thank you
Petr
Hi Evan,
The original image is really packed in KMZ file. There is a workaround how to get the image but's quite tricky:
There is also topic that focus on possibility to open image in Google Earth. http://help.locusmap.eu/topic/export-all-visible-elements-to-kmz-file-doesnt-show-big-pictures Unfortunately this problem has no solution. It seems that Google Earth (in the latest versions) is too strict and doesn't allow to open local file.
However there is another workaround in case that you want to play with KMZ definition. Google Earth doesn't open local file but can open "image with full http url". I mean : to upload image in some server/cloud, to get share URL and in final step edit KML/KMZ file. I can provide more info if you want to play with it.
Thank you
Petr
For anyone reading, it seems there is no easy or clear fix.
I have downloaded an application called Geosetter which takes your photos and inserts them right into Google Earth at whatever resolution you choose.
Yes, it doesn't work in the field but I'm resigned to Locus not working either so will be requesting a refund under Australian Consumer Law.
For anyone reading, it seems there is no easy or clear fix.
I have downloaded an application called Geosetter which takes your photos and inserts them right into Google Earth at whatever resolution you choose.
Yes, it doesn't work in the field but I'm resigned to Locus not working either so will be requesting a refund under Australian Consumer Law.
Just to add to this, setting export_photo_width works for me to increase the tiny (60px wide) thumbnail into an image I can see (I had to add it to the .cfg file, it wasn't there). I used 600.
Just to add to this, setting export_photo_width works for me to increase the tiny (60px wide) thumbnail into an image I can see (I had to add it to the .cfg file, it wasn't there). I used 600.
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