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 stefan_bernsdorf Mon, Oct 26 2015 6:09 AM in reply to Cartoman
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.
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Offline PabloVidaurre Wed, Mar 2 2016 6:30 AM in reply to Keith Raymond

I found myself in teh same situation. I used this site. its free and it works. Tested with Kml with Dxf output.
https://www.gisconvert.com
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Offline Cartoman Wed, Mar 2 2016 8:56 PM in reply to PabloVidaurre

Thanks to you both Stefan and Keith. Both sites looks like a useful resource however my solution came when I realised that another program I run; MapInfo has a program called Universal Translator which can convert a number of formats including KML. I do however believe it's something my Rolls Royce program (Bentley / Microstation) should be able to do and find it hard to believe it is not a common requirement given Google Earth has become such a dominant tool.
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Offline Oto Mon, Feb 19 2018 6:56 AM
Same situation in CONNECT Editions? I see that it is possible in SITEOPS - communities.bentley.com/.../kml-kmz-file-import
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