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Opening a KML file generated in a Geosoft application results in a red X in Google Earth. The raster fails to render.

Joe McPherson
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Symptom:

When opening a Geosoft created KML file in Google Earth I get a large red X and the image (raster) isn't rendered. 

KML_Import.png

 

Resolution:

Instead of using a KML file to display your Geosoft map in Google Earth use a KMZ file.

  1. Select the map you show export. 
  2. Go to Map > Export.
  3. Set the Output Format to Keyhole Markup Language (*.kmz)
  4. Click OK

You shouldn't have any problems displaying KMZ files in Google Earth. 

Root Cause:

The web version of Google Earth does not support rendering overlays (ie. rasters) when using KML files. There are a few discussions about this topic on the Google Earth forum. Here's one of them https://support.google.com/earth/thread/29624201?hl=en

Note:

Both KMZ and KML work fine in Google Earth Pro.