While navigating Google Maps in 3D satellite view, the user captures a frame using RenderDoc. The resulting
: If the import finishes but no model appears, it often means the capture was taken before textures fully loaded or the wrong RenderDoc version was used. "Invalid RDC file" Error
Ensure the version of RenderDoc used is compatible with the version of Chrome and the MapsModelsImporter plugin.
While v0.4.0 handles larger areas better, smaller, more detailed captures reduce the likelihood of errors. maps model importer v0.4.0
maps_model_importer_v0.4.0/ ├── importer/ │ ├── core.py │ ├── converters/ │ │ ├── gltf_to_engine.py │ │ ├── obj_parser.py │ │ └── fbx_adapter.py │ ├── georef/ │ │ ├── transform.py │ │ └── dem_sampler.py │ └── materials/ │ └── combiner.py ├── configs/ │ ├── default_import.yaml │ ├── unreal_5_preset.yaml │ └── unity_2022_preset.yaml ├── tests/ │ ├── test_georef.py │ └── test_merging.py ├── examples/ │ ├── import_single_model.py │ └── batch_import_tileset.py ├── docs/ │ ├── v0.4.0_release_notes.md │ └── coordinate_setup_guide.md └── requirements.txt
This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, installing, and utilizing the Maps Model Importer, focusing on the techniques popularized around the v0.4.0 era. What is Maps Model Importer?
configured with specific command-line shortcuts to allow graphics debugging. Step 1: Capture the Data While navigating Google Maps in 3D satellite view,
A Chromium-based browser (Specifically launched via a command-line shortcut with GPU flags enabled). Step-by-Step Guide: Capturing and Importing 3D Maps Step 1: Install the Add-on in Blender
| Component | Version required | |-----------|------------------| | Operating system | Windows (no Linux/macOS support for capturing, though existing captures can be imported on those platforms) | | Blender | – This exact version is mandatory for v0.4.0; using other Blender versions may cause errors | | RenderDoc | 1.13 – The capture tool must be this exact version; newer versions may not work correctly with this release | | Browser | Latest Google Chrome (or Microsoft Edge) started with specific command‑line flags |
To use version effectively, you must match it with specific software versions to ensure compatibility: Blender : Recommended for version 2.93.6 . While v0
: It must be paired with specific versions of other software to function correctly: Blender : Version 2.93.x.
Hold Shift and pan around to let the high-resolution photogrammetry textures load completely. In RenderDoc, click .
Click Install... , select the zip file, and click Install Add-on .