Downloading a model from the 3D Warehouse
To download a model from the 3D Warehouse:
- Click on the thumbnail image (or link) for the model. The model’s detail page is displayed.
- Click on the Download Model button. A list of file types is displayed.
- Click on the download link next to the file type that you want, such as SketchUp 6 (.skp) [Download 3 mb]. An dialog appears asking you if you want to open the file with a specific application or save the file.
- Select Open with and the specific application from the Application drop-down list. Or, select Save File to save the file to your computer’s hard disk drive.
- Click the OK button. The model is loaded into the specified application or saved to your computer’s hard disk drive.
Downloading a collection from the 3D Warehouse
Only collections of 3D buildings can only be downloaded and viewed in Google Earth. To download a collection into Google Earth:
- Click on the thumbnail image (or link) for the collection. The collection’s detail page is displayed.
- Click on the 'View in Google Earth' link.
- Select Open with and the specific application from the Application drop-down list, such as Google Earth. Or, select Save File to save the file to your computer’s hard disk drive.
- Click the OK button. The collection is loaded into the specified application or saved to your computer’s hard disk drive.
Note: A KML file containing place markers are downloaded (not the actual models). These place markers appear in the Temporary Places folder in Google Earth. Double-clicking on these place markers will load and display the 3D building.
