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I'm wondering if it's possible to add a 3D model made in Sketchup, exported o KMZ format, to a Google Map, with the Google Maps API. I was able to add KMZ layers that contained simple data as landmarks and such, but when I try to load the 3D model KMZ, the map just shows a default house file icon.

The test map can be accessed here: http://thebob.com.br/maptest/kmz_test.html

The KMZ file is hosted here: https://sites.google.com/site/dmgckmlfiles/kml-files/Bulk_carrier_1509.kmz

At this point I'm just guessing it's not possible to add 3D models like this into Google Maps (as the exact same thing happens if I import the file through My Maps), but I want to make sure of that before giving up.

Thanks in advance for any info!

Daniel Moisés Gonzalez Clua
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Well if you are pertaining in Google JavaScript API, Yes this API does support the KMZ as you can see in this link about Supported KML elements. But the 3D object is not.

Also, according to this SO question, that 3D is not yet features in Javascript API. Closest things to this are Styled Maps. Only the Android implementations are available as of now.

But I found this tutorial that can help you if you still want 3D objects.

KENdi
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