Import KML option in MicroStation

We have seen the capability of MicroStation V8 to export vector data to Google earth Kml/Kmz files. We have also explored an option to import Image from Google earth.

 I would like to know if there is an import option available to seamless bring in the vector (KML) layers from google earth directly into Microstation/Bentley map environment.

 This functionality would definitely complete the worflow lifecycle in an Integrated Mapping-Google Earth Environment.

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  • At this point there is no mechanism to import KML data into Bentley Map. We see KML as a publishing tool to make data available to Google Earth. We would be interested in hearing from users who regard KML as a source for geographic information much like SHP, MID/MIF and so on.

    Keith Raymond

  • Keith,

    I know this is an old topic but we are seeing a possible need to do this.  If we have contractors or engineers in the field they will make a series of waypoints and then save a GPX file out of the GPS device.  If we could bring that directly into Microstation or Map that would be great but I see no way to do it.  Google Earth Pro can import the GPX and then create KML or KMZ files.  It would be nice if those could be directly imported into Microstation using the active coordinate system so we can put them on top of our design.  I was hoping the GPS tools in V8i and V8i ss2 would be able to do something along those lines but we have not been successful getting a GPS to connect.  Most of the time we do not have access to the GPS device and are just sent a file.  Let me know if you have any suggestions.

    Thanks,

  • Hi. Although not supported natively in Bentley Map, you should be able to import KML data if you have FME installed.

    Mike, instead of exporting KML from your ESRI map, maybe you could directly import or attach the ESRI source files in Bentley Map.

       Martin

      

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