> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://btehkmu.gitbook.io/btehkmu-zhi-nan-guide-book/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://btehkmu.gitbook.io/btehkmu-zhi-nan-guide-book/guide-book-en/getting-started/building-basics/3d-modeling/google-earth-pro.md).

# Google Earth Pro

Google Earth is a virtual globe software developed by Google that allows users to explore the entire planet via keyboard or mouse. It comes as a web version and the more feature-rich Pro version.

<mark style="color:orange;">**Google Earth Pro**</mark>**&#x20;:** [Download](https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/earth/about/versions/)&#x20;

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Google Earth web version is not recommended for use.
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For more information you can visit this website

* [Install/Uninstall Google Earth Pro](https://support.google.com/earth/answer/21955)

### A few settings:

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Elevation: Basically the altitude of the location the mouse is pointing at will be displayed.

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**Please make sure you use 'meters' as the measurement unit and 3D path to measure length. (The previous ones are all planar measurement tools)**

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