gINT to Google Earth - Data Markers

Question

I am trying to setup data markers for exporting from gINT to Google Earth. Ideally, I want to be able to create the data marker used and be able to charge the colour (black, red and green). I can change the colour of the marker, but not the shape of it to what I want. 
 this is what I'm trying to get (created in PDF program):

This is what I'm getting: 
 I have tried to set it up with data marker graphics in a field in the POINT table - I get a 'X' in a box (I can change the colour of the box). Sometimes the 'X' is black, sometimes red (not sure why)

I have tried to set it up with file on my system in a field in the POINT table - 1 get my icon in a box (again I can change the colour of the box)

Any clue what I'm doing wrong?

Kirk Johnson · Answer

Hi, 
 
 I have uploaded the gINT google earth tutorial. It describes in detail how to set up gINT to use with Google Earth. 
 
 google_earth_tutorial_V8i.zip 
 
 It looks like you are referencing some screenshots , but I am unable to see them. 
 
 gINT data markers and icons for use in Google Earth are not the same things. Icons for use in Google Earth are image files. (.bmp,.png) etc&hellip; Datamarkers are used in gINT reports and are not image files. 
 
 In the gINT Google Earth Setup. In gINT goto Additional Modules..Google Earth Setup. The Icon tab is where you reference the Icons you want to use. You would need to create the image files to reference or reference image files or url that already exist. 
 
 If you are using the GRA008 gINT Rules Addin. Then this is a completely different scenario. This is an example of extending the capabilities beyond What is in the additional modules. In this case the items are referenced in VBA code. For the Icons specifically you would need to re-write the code to point to your icons&hellip; Wherever they are going to be located. 
 
 If you just need different icons and different colors. You can do all of that in the basic additional Module and I would recommend using that. The Tutorial will explain that in detail.