Google Earth KML files?

[FNQCairns]

Is it possible to post google earth KML files on the site, if so does anyone know how? If not could it be considered for inclusion if possible Steve??.

I have sent them via email and have a few saved on HDD that I use personally although I have yet to work out how to include on the forum.

Would be a great to post the file as an attachment, click on it to automatically zoom in via google earth to the exact spot being discussed or asked about.

cheers fnq

[Aunty Jack]

Sound like a good idea to me.

[Ausfish]

There is a way of putting the google maps in your post, see below, but it is not working at the moment. Will have a look at it and also investigate teh KML file


First of all just post your GPS point as text

Example -

Mud Island - Snapper, Bream, etc, - 27.20.476 153.16.213

Then enter the point as a google map. You need to convert the GPS Coordinates to Decimal degrees. Go here to convert your data - http://www.ausfish.com.au/gpsconvert.shtml

27.20.476 S 153.16.213 E
Would become, -27.34126,153.27021 (5 decimal places is fine)

Then enter it as shown here, just take out the spaces in this example.

[ map=Mud Island Snapper ]-27.34126,153.27021[ /map ]

And it will be shown as
Click on Satellite or Hybrid for a better view
[map=Mud Island Snapper]-27.34126,153.27021[/map]




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