How to Import KMZ (Google Earth) elements into MicroStation DGN.


	Applies To

	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	08.11.09.459
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Interchange
	Subarea:	Google Earth
	Original Author:	Anders OMahony, Bentley Technical Support Group

How to Import KMZ (Google Earth) elements into MicroStation DGN.

Background:

You cannot import a Google Earth KMZ file directly into MicroStation but there is a workaround.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Use Sketchup Make to import the Google Earth KMZ file. This will make a .skp (Sketchup format file).

2. In Sketchup > File > Import > in the Import Dialog choose File Format tab and select "Google Earth File (*.kmz)"

3. Create a new DGN file in MicroStation > File > Import > .SKP file into the DGN file.

4. Check and see that all elements are OK after import.

Now you have all the required elements in DGN format which can then be referenced or copied into your master DGN file as desired.

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