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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Offline stefan_bernsdorf Mon, Oct 26 2015 6:09 AM in reply to Cartoman +1

Hi, maybe its worth taking a look at spatialgateway . Its built on top of GDAL and able to read KML (and other formats). Please contact me if you are interested. Best, Stefan.

Offline Cartoman Mon, Oct 26 2015 5:15 AM

This would be a useful function. I find every now and again that a range of no mapping professionals from smaller companies pass along data as KML/KMZ files; Environmental consultants, infrastructure planners. I either have to capture google earth images - register and re-trace in MicroStation - or get back to them and request a dxf file. Not ideal.
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Offline sebastien.cote Mon, Mar 16 2015 2:01 PM in reply to bostr

No, itsn't. Sorry about that. However, it has been already reported having reference number #85789. It doesn't seems to currently be on the road map for short term.

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Sebastien Cote

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Offline bostr Mon, Mar 16 2015 1:25 PM in reply to Inga Morozoff
Has this capability to import the KML or KMZ been added to native MicroStation SS3 or Map yet?

Are there plans to add this feature?

Thanks.
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Inga Morozoff Tue, Oct 30 2012 7:22 PM in reply to Paul Katalinich
No it hasn't. To import KML or KMZ, you'll need the FME plug in as noted above.
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Offline Paul Katalinich Tue, Oct 30 2012 7:07 PM in reply to Dan Weston

Has this capability to import the KML or KMZ been added to native MicroStation SS3 or Map yet?
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