How do I program the Compass Rose Overlay?

[jsalmon]

I have 4.3 and want to install a plug in and don’t know how. The Compass can be viewed at http://www.gearthhacks.com/dlfile3834/Compass-Rose-Overlays.htm. I have downloaded the file and even have it listed in my XP Pro program list with one option to uninstall. Is it because I have the free version or how do I embed the file ? Documentation suggests that I can cut and past the overlay but that doesn’t work. What do I have to do ? jsalmon

[Captain Hornblower]

Sorry, but I don't understand you. The compass rose overlay is nothing but an Google Earth overlay with a picture in png-format. That is no plug-in, and it doesn't appear in the program list.

What is your goal with the compass rose?

[andyturner]

Ok I've downloaded the file and it self extracted into GE on double click.

Now I want to add roses to other places but I can not find CompassRoseWhite.png anywhere on my PC. When I clicked on properties it said the overlay was stored at images/CompassRoseWhite.png but I can'nt find the directory "images". Is this something buried inside GE?

Thanks & regards
Mr Thickie

[Appletom]

Andy - Change the file extension of the downloaded file from kmz to zip. Then use any unzipping program and you will find two compass rose png files.

[andyturner]

Andy - Change the file extension of the downloaded file from kmz to zip. Then use any unzipping program and you will find two compass rose png files.


APPLETOM YOU ARE A STAR - THANK YOU!!! :givebeer:

Best regards,
Andy

[Appletom]

Glad to be able to help. Dozens and dozens of others here would have been able to answer, I just happened to be the first to find your post.