Google Maps to Blender - 2023 WORKFLOW [NO BS GUIDE]

This video tutorial guides you on how to import Google Maps models into Blender using RenderDoc.

Renderdoc:

Blender MapsModelsImporter addon:

Commands:
Windows + R: cmd

Shift + Insert to paste.

[thomasfrose]

I had some issues in the beginning but this combination of versions of the tools worked for me:
Maps Models Importer v0.6.2 + Blender 3.5 + RenderDoc v1.19

[zossua]

Google takes our data we take their data. Simple, fair and honest deal :)

[BillCarlson]

THANKS! This worked for me! It took some time to figure out how to get the injection into Chrome to work - I found that anytime you have YouTube open, it will fail. So I killed all of my Chrome processes and tried it with success. I'm using the latest Blender (3.6) and RenderDoc 1.26.

[RahhmiPoofs]

YOU.... are a fucking KING. Been seeing stuff like this for literally months and yours actually works. Thank you!

[brian-v-]

This is really a NO BS guide, thank you so much!!

[NEO_RKX]

I’ve been talking about doing this for years, and now it’s a real thing. This is fucking crazy. I literally used to tell people “ how could would it be to use Google maps and have a program to 3d render it “ and NOW ITS A REALITY ?!? Wild dude wild.

[narnasqueneth]

By ensuring I downloaded the exact versions of everything you said, I was able to follow this flawlessly. I still have no idea what I'm really doing but hopefully I will be able to print a 3d model of my neighborhood- super cool, obrigado!

[gracebyseven]

Bloody brilliant! Exactly what I was after, thank you so much!!!

[brr]

I was just watching this up the other week! Thank you!!

[mertcanurcan]

Just the thing I've been talking about since Monday, and its Tuesday! Haha - thank for all the explanation, now even my grands can do that :)

[iiCounted-opjx]

finally a simple tutorial where I don't have to spend 20 years downloading 70 files, with 25, 000 steps, I hope this works

[Khimari]

It works with latest "RD1.34", "MapImporter070" and "Blender 4.2" all fine, you just have to do small additional step:

1) Install "RenderDoc v1.34" + "Maps Models Importer v0.7.0" + "Blender 4.3" by the guide in video, just use latest version of every software

2) CLOSE!!! "Chrome" before launching that command in "CMD" or you'll get stucked in cycling popups with IDs

3) Launch modified command like this:

set RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && "C:\Program -disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog

*) It was necessary to add for "RD1.34" to be able to properly inject into chrome in it's newer state

4) Enjoy and use ONLY for reference, remember legal issues!

[stevannikolovski]

Or you can simply create a Batch file for running that command line string. And simply doubleclick it and run it. Open Notepad -> paste string into notepad and save -> close file -> change extension from txt to bat -> run it by double clicking just like any other app

[artdrawing]

thank you so much you are open new door at my life

[RoySATX]

This is fantastic, this morning I rendered the neighborhood I lived in when I was a teenager. Spent all day wandering around all the old haunts and catching up with my old schoolmates! Be warned, though, you might want to find an old skin of yourself to wear depending on where you spawn otherwise you might not be recognized by the locals and they can be surprisingly violent. Also, be aware that just because you can't see beyond the blur screens, those hidden behind them can see out. In most places it won't matter, but some are blurring black-op sights and I don't think I need to tell you that you don't want to be smeared by those people.

[몬캣]

This work still now!!!! thank you❤❤❤❤

[ItsAlastor]

there was I, looking for a tutorial, suddenly I have a Natalense narrating me 😎 hello fellow natalense

[curryyuen]

For those who have error in the injection using RenderDoc. You have to "run as administrator". Because if you do not do so, the program can not create the dll file in your program file.

[Californyadr]

@arbes How do you capture a larger map area in render doc. When I do it it only captures a small footprint of the map. In the video, your capture seems to be a lot more. can you provide any tips regarding this, please?

[jasonoliverdsouza]

With the new google maps tiles API, this should get easier. I can see a few tutorials for unity and unreal. Would be great if you make one for blender. Thank You