Google Earth 3-D view

[bstiger]

New to Google Earth and after watching the UEH still confused on how you get the 3-D view on Google Earth?  Is there a setting? User Error? LOL  is there a setting I need to turn on?

 

[cohunter14]

If you are using Google Earth it should be in 3D. Did you actually download it or are you trying to use earth view on google maps?

 

[ribo451]

If you look at "tools" then "options" elevation exaggeration should be set at 1. If it's set at less than you might not see the 3-d imagery. You can also set it at more than 1 to over exaggerate the landscape. I find that helpful sometimes if you cant tell if the bump you are looking at is a hill or not you can really tell if you over exaggerate the terrain. 

 

[wl704]

New to Google Earth and after watching the UEH still confused on how you get the 3-D view on Google Earth?  Is there a setting? User Error? LOL  is there a setting I need to turn on?

Desktop or phone?

On a desktop there are controls (usually top right) and mouse click and drag means to change your orientation.

On a phone zoom then, using 2 fingers (slightly spread) drag down.

 

[cnelk]

Not sure about your question, but here is a neat feature on GE:




Find your area you want to hike


> Select 'Ruler' > Select 'Path' > Select 'Show Elevation Profile'


Make clicks on the route you want to hike and GE will show you your distance and elevation gain/loss, max slope, and average slope.


This is really helpful so you can see how steep the terrain really is.