Google Earth Extension for AutoCAD, Architecture, Civil 3D, Map 3D

Technology Preview

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, 2009, and 2010 versions.

 

AutoCAD 2008 (also applies to AutoCAD 2009 and 2010)
// 2008 Read This First
// 2008 User's Guide

AutoCAD 2007
// 2007 Read This First
// 2007 User Guide
// Sample 3D DWG File

Note for 2009 users
After downloading and installing, some users have encountered a problem when they attempt to publish their designs to Google Earth. They see an error message that AeccDWGToGE.arx (AutoCAD Runtime eXtension) is unable to load. This can be corrected ... // more

The 2009 version of the Google Earth Extension relies on the:

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package // more

The 2010 version of the Google Earth Extension does not have this requirement.

Download

Updated: March 30, 2009   // more

The download contains installers for AutoCAD 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 in one zip file. Download, unzip, and execute the installer that matches your version of AutoCAD. The Google Earth Extension works for 32-bit AutoCAD running in a 32-bit or 64-bit environment. It is currently not applicable for 64-bit AutoCAD.

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Supported Applications
The installer installs on all language versions of the following applications:

  • AutoCAD® 2007 through 2010
  • AutoCAD® Architecture 2007 through 2010
  • AutoCAD® Civil 3D 2007 through 2010
  • AutoCAD® Map 3D 2008 through 2010