Importing Point Locations from Google Earth into the RockWorks Datasheet

Google Earth Import

RockWorks | Datasheet | File | Import | Google Earth | XYZ Coordinates

This program:

Menu Options
Step-by-Step Instructions


  1. In Google Earth, create the placemark locations you wish to bring into RockWorks. Or, locate the placemark group that currently exists in your Saved Places listing.
  2. Right-click on the placemark group, and choose Copy from the pop-up menu.
    Or, right-click on the placemark group, and choose Save Place As to save the locations in a KMZ file.
  3. Start up RockWorks if necessary.
  4. Access the Datasheet program tab.
  5. Create a new datasheet if necessary.
  6. Select the RockWorks | Datasheet | File | Import | Google Earth | XYZ Coordinates menu option.
  7. Enter the program settings as described above.
  8. Click the yellow Process button to continue.

The program will scan the data in the clipboard or specified KML/KMZ file. It will perform any coordinate conversions which are requested, and record the point locations in the Datasheet. The coordinate system and units will be displayed in the column headings. Any coordinate reference data will be included in the metadata, displayed along the right side of the datasheet.



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