Geo-Location Points – Workaround – SketchUp

Hello

I’ve an previous copy of SketchUp (17 Make). I solely use it to do easy drawings of our home and backyard so we will see how modifications may look.

We not too long ago moved and I’d wish to create a brand new file for the present home however the geo-locate characteristic isn’t working anymore. A clean window pops up however nothing seems inside it.

Having the geo-located data was useful to orientate the home sketch so we might see the shadows throughout completely different instances of the yr and many others. We’re contemplating a veg latch for the brand new backyard so with the ability to see how the solar falls can be helpful.

I’m glad to stay with 17 as I’m used to it and since geo-locate isn’t working might somebody create me a principally clean file with my home geo-located please?

If you happen to might PM me then I can share the postcode and clarify which home is mine (by way of Google Maps say).

Alternatively, if there may be someway to inlay the picture from Google Maps into SketchUp in order that the home finally ends up going through the proper method and the solar calcs work that may be good to know – considering I must do geo-locate for solar/shadow calcs to function?

I don’t need to change model of SU and I can’t afford to have a subscription so hoping I could make use of my previous SU for now.

Any assist appreciated!

Thanks

Simon

Use https://www.latlong.web/ to get your twine’s
In Mannequin Data/Location set your location manually utilizing the values from above.

Google Maps can also simply provide the coordinates. Proper-click on the place you might be, then within the context menu choose the coordinates, and they are going to be copied to your clipboard.

One other geo location possibility for su8+ customers is cadmapper.com:

After free registration you’ll be able to obtain space’s as much as 1km2 at no cost!

Thanks for all the assistance. All three responses have been helpful however can solely mark one as the answer. Hadn’t realised I can simply speciify the lat/lengthy and/or add a map myself.

I feel I’ve mapped the home accurately. Want to attract some primary partitions and fences after which see if the shadows match as much as actual life!

Thanks

Simon