Description
Initiate a review of the beta version of Google Earth Release 5.1 is still a global replenishment of geographic content, use the program. June 8 has been posted many new detailed photos, and the assurances of the developer, now images with a resolution of 1 m / pixel, covering territories where more than one-third of the Earth (a number of areas covered by the general picture with a resolution of 5 cm / pixel, such Royal Residence The Hague).
But the most significant innovation - the ability to export in Googel Earth three-dimensional textured models of buildings created in an extremely easy to use and at the same time very powerful three-dimensional editor, Google SketchUp (sketchup.google.com), the company acquired recently. Looks like it is, unlike the old features 3D Building, really cool, so only leads to an increase in traffic volume, and system requirements. New types of KML-files can "weigh» 1-3 MB instead of the old 1-100 KB, and rendering can not be called too fast. By the way, the expanded format KML allows you to upload your own multi-layered geographic information and share it with others.
In the fourth version of Google Earth has undergone cosmetic refinements and interface. All controls angle and displacement are now consolidated into the overall dynamic display panel, which use is certainly more convenient. Besides, it will free up additional working space.
Requirements
Windows 2003 Server / XP / Vista / 7
