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MSFS20 Video tutorial on getting 3D models from google earth into the sim

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So as some Xplane developers would already know you can get google 3d models from the sketchup warehouse into Xplane using the objutilscombined script. And from Watching the blender GIS tutorial ive realized we can do the Same for FS2020 for areas without photogrammetry by using sketchup to import from the 3d warehouse and then exporting it to Blender and into the sim. Ive made a tutorial for those interested.Ill also like to hear from you guys what you think ,Will it be breaking any rules if we share these models? if not we can create like a github repository where people can add different cities and add buildings to different cities
 
Yes. You will be breaking Google's rules. Don't create models for distribution using these types of methods, whether freeware or commercial.

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You can use the warehouse models, provided you follow their terms of use, and they are non-commercial in distribution, and proper credit is given in distribution.
 
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So as some Xplane developers would already know you can get google 3d models from the sketchup warehouse into Xplane using the objutilscombined script. And from Watching the blender GIS tutorial ive realized we can do the Same for FS2020 for areas without photogrammetry by using sketchup to import from the 3d warehouse and then exporting it to Blender and into the sim. Ive made a tutorial for those interested.Ill also like to hear from you guys what you think ,Will it be breaking any rules if we share these models? if not we can create like a github repository where people can add different cities and add buildings to different cities
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As long as you are complying with the General Model Licence from 3D Warehouse there is no issue. Please ensure you read and understand their licence here: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/tos/
 
Yes indeed using objects from the sketchup warehouse will not break any rules ive talked to many people about this and you can freely distribute it as long as you don't use it in payware @rhumbaflappy
 
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