14 DAY TRIAL // Google Earth, the downloadable mapping tool which can provide high-resolution photos of every corner of the world, always tried to implement 3D designs in order to bring a new perspective for the fans of the program. Obviously, this could be done with ease using the consumers' support who were invited to collaborate for the development of the application through the Google SkechUp 3D modelling tool.
Using this software, the talented consumers were able to create their own 3D versions of buildings, streets and even cities and insert them into the mapping utility. Since Google SketchUp 6 was officially rolled out, an impressive number of 3D designs were uploaded on Google Warehouse, the separate website which hosts all the files uploaded by the users. Many of these creations were already implemented into the program but you cannot see them until you enable the special layer.
If you want to view the best 3D designs published on Google Warehouse, all you need to do is to enable the 'Best of 3D Warehouse' layer available under the '3D Warehouse' menu in the '3D Buildings' section.
Moreover, Mark Limber, Product Manager, encourages users to upload their designs on Google Warehouse as the possibility to see the creations in Google Earth is now increased by a new upload function of the service.
"You provide the KMZ file, an image representing the file and a description ... and voila! It's in the 3D Warehouse - searchable, shareable and, with a little luck, destined for the 'Best of 3D Warehouse' layer for millions to see. If you're using SketchUp to create the KMZ, please make sure you export to the filetype labeled Google Earth 4 for best results," the Google official wrote on the official blog of Google Earth.
If you want to download the latest version of Google Earth you can take it straight from Softpedia.