Blender has always been a free (and open source) program. As a mesh modeller it doesn't compete with but may actually complement Rhino. It is increasingly being used for architecture as users develop their own interactivity (given its open source nature).
Great tutorial, thanks mate ! One quick tip I found out: if you want to capture a very large area but you are not satisfied with the level of detail, you can create a dummy test device in chrome developer options. Screen of said device can be as high as 9999x9999, allowing you to capture large areas at max LOD. You will have to find a middle ground though (reduce the dummy device resolution), cuz your PC might crash and burn at the later phases.
@@mattlinkert Hello. The path is: 1- Three dots on top right corner > 2- "more tools" menu (or something like that) > 3- Development tools > 4- Click on the telephone/tablet icon on the top left corner of the window you just opened > 5- Use a preset or create a custom resolution device.
@@antoine9765 No way it actually kind of worked! Thank you! There were certain sections randomly mixed in with less detail, maybe I just need to zoom in a bit more. I'm trying to find a way to increase the RAM limits on chrome because the screen also keeps going black around 7000x5000 pixels but I think it only goes to 16gb per tab based on what I've read. I have 64gb, my PC should be able to handle it, I think it's just a browser limitation. Any ideas?
@@mattlinkert The in and out of google LOD management is honestly beyond my understanding. Also this is hacker stuff in the purest sense of the term, so try refresh, zoom in zoom out, whatever may wakes up google server and feed accurate data into your "screenshot". BTW one last tip for large area: don't "join" in blender as the video says; keep the capture squared/tile; it will greatly reduce the chances that the next CAD software you use to open FBX crashes and burn.
@@mattlinkert also when you create "silly" resolution devices, things might get unresponsive and unpredictable. You can check task manager to see if the lack of ram is the culprit but I doubt it. I've been able to screenshot massive area with 32GB. IMHO it's just an interface issue. Your are using google map on a device from the future lol.
Hi, I'm having problems to get the pid number from Chrome. The icon changes but I can still open chrome with no problems. I dont get the white screen and I don't see the window with Gpu starting with pid:..... what should I do. Thank you in advance.🙏🙏
Hey! I made use of this tutorial before, just a few weeks ago. Now I'm trying to follow the same process for a different site, but I can't inject into process anymore. When I type the PID and double click it in RenderDoc, the Chrome shortcut pops up with a different PID. And then again, and again, and again. I don't know how to get past that.
I had the same problem and I code to solve it by installing this version v1.17. the newest version wasn't working on my side. I had a problem with the PID number. Now it runs as it shod.
I reinstalled renderdoc with their new version and it's not working as it was before. A new Chrome PID shows up again when I hit okay to a Chrome PID and the injection process doesn't work. Any ideas or thoughts?
Hi. Thanks for the video! When I open blender and try to import the file it does not appear. I've followed the steps exactly... The file has been saved correctly but it won't show anywhere on blender. Could you please help?
I can not recreate. Has anyone found a solution? It seems to be a common problem. *Most common fix I have found = zoom in more to the city. You are probably trying to capture a file that is too large and blender can not import it.*
I've tried with different versions of RenderDoc and MMI but everytime I import the rdc file into Blender I always get a error said key specular not found (no material probably). I tried some of the samples on the github, imported them successfully but they didn't show any materials as well. Do you know how to fix this?
Awesome tutorial, i just followed your instructions and i was able to create a city on blender. Is it possible to import the file to Sketchup instead of rhino?
hi! it's super weird, but my renderdoc only save really small files. When i try to open them in blender the program says the file has an error or something... Do you happen to have any idea of why renderdoc isnt able to save the 3d model? I move the screen during the screen capture and I do exactly as you said to do during the tutorial
This method is very temperamental and I've noticed that some areas, although they have 3d data, still does not work. Its just how it is for the time being unfortunately. Most of the time you have to zoom into a smaller area, or use a more powerful computer.
I made sure to install the same versions of each program as you had, but I still can't get it to work. When importing the rdc file to Blender, I get "Invalid RDC capture file", for every file I've tried except for one. The file that does work doesn't give me any error messages, but it only imports a single "tile", like a 10x10 meter chunk of the map. Any idea of what I'm doing wrong?
Boyyy that’s real shit ! That’s so cool ! Ive seen your starting up your TH-cam and i just asked my self, « hum where this guy stand between all of the others Chanels that provides archi content » and i think that you’re the viking of it or the jack sparrow. Her is my point every one is a specialist of archicad or photoshop or conceptuals or 1thing centred, you can be the all road guy who show every hach techniques to save times by using many software that do things automatically and how to jump from one to another. There is a place there and my personal attention :’) the idea is to always show a technique that no body thought about saving more time or be easier than what people are use to, thx see u
I think that’s a great idea! Thank you for your kind note and checking out the channel Damien! I’m obsessed with being quick and efficient because we don’t have time to do anything. Hopefully these videos teach everyone a thing or two, entertain you, and help free up some time to enjoy life a little more!
@@altArchitecture youre so right but bro when you say "clic on the link below" and there is no link in the description, its braking my heart !, still so gratfull for your content but please if you say it put it there :)
SOLVED Everything works fine until I try to import rdc into blender, it doesn't do anything. Nothing shows up or even load. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks Solution: move the map while capturing the frames! Thanks for the video!
0:45 “ it’s actually free now” no blender is free, it always had been and it will continue being free, besides Lunix Blender is a Golden example of open source software. Other than this small hiccup, the video is wonderful thanks a lot
Hello, after inserting the pin id in render doc and clicking okay in chrome id I am not able to see render doc on the top left, also, when I open the chrome shortcut after changing the target it doesn't open the white screen but open like the normal chrome. Please help me with this.
Target ID question: Is your google chrome saved in program files or program files 86?: Google Chrome shortcut texts for the target field: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog" If your Google Chrome is saved in Program Files (Not Program Files 86) then use this text for the target field: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog" Renderdoc Pin ID prompt question: Make absolutely sure chrome is not open or running in the background. Better yet, restart your computer and close every program that is running in the background. This is the most common solution.
As long as the golf course topography data is within google maps. It's not as accurate as someone designing a golf course would like it to be but it will steer you in a general direction with a 3D model of the basic topography.
For some I keep getting this error (Error: Failed to load the RenderDoc Module. Please report to MapsModelsImporter developers providing the full console log with debug information. First turn on debug output by activating the "Debug Info"-checkbox under Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > MapsModelsImporter On Windows systems console log is accessible in Windows > Toggle System Console (right click to copy). On Linux systems you have to run Blender from the console to get the debug output ) I tried to solve it but I failed and I don't know if anyone else had it! Can you please help me??
Hello! Can this be used in commercial purposes? And will this render have any practical use? Because if I zoom a little, the buildings become not accurate.
what does this mean Error: Failed to load the RenderDoc Module. Please report to MapsModelsImporter developers providing the full console log with debug information. First turn on debug output by activating the "Debug Info"-checkbox under Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > MapsModelsImporter On Windows systems console log is accessible in Windows > Toggle System Console (right click to copy). On Linux systems you have to run Blender from the console to get the debug output
Great detailed video explanation. I've been following and it worked fine until the blenderdoc addon had to be installed. Or let's say it was installed, the hook for activation is set but Blender still doesn't want to let me open the maps file. What could have gone wrong? I restarted the PC (Win 10 pro) but no change.
Andre I can not recreate. Were you able to find a solution? Most common fix I have found = zoom in more to the city. You are probably trying to capture a file that is too large and blender can not import it.
This is great! Tried with a small area and worked great, but then tried with a larger area and keep getting a memory allocation error while trying to import the FBX into rhino. Has anyone else had that problem?
Is there a way to use cad mapper and rhino to build a correct site model? need to have sidewalk and road ,but no need to have in-correct minor road and path information. I tried several ways and can not find a good way.
I'm having an issue where the pin for render doc keeps changing even though I double-clicked the link and clicked okay on the Chrome shortcut. Can you please advise on what I should do in this situation?
Blender = 3.2.2, Render Doc = 1.21, Maps Model Importer = I'm not sure but this video was made when his tutorial used Blender 2.83. Refer to the links in the description.
Hello, when I assign material to the walls I made with the extrude command in Rhino, the same material is assigned to the interior and exterior. How can I prevent this?
Thanks for this very helpful video. It was working perfectly with the older versions of RenderDoc. In the new version of RenderDoc (1.27) the chrome integration is not working as it was before. A new Chrome PID shows up everytime I hit "OK" in the PID dialogue box. The "Inject into process" doesn't work since the PID is changed while the process is selected in RenderDoc. If RederDoc is given a new PID, it doesn't work because chrome generates a new PID again. If the PID is not used in RenderDoc, Chrome opens on its own but the injection isn't successful. Is there any fixes or solutions to this problem? Thank you.
I'm experiencing the same issue! i keep punching in the codes as the come up until it stops but even then, the dialog box doesn't show in the top left afterwards.
@@nn-bh5nr it works for me (no more PID with Chrome) : in Blender I can import the rdc file, but the file has no detail in it, it's like some planes against other planes. I've tried three releases of RenderDoc (1.19, 1.21 and 1.27) and three of MapsModelsimporter addons in Blender (0.3.2, 0.4.1 and 0.5) together and it was the same result everytime. it's very frustrating, as we see the result of AltArch ! Any idea of what I can do ? Thanks a lot Roland
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
Unfortunately, you cant. Google Maps must have the 3D data available to use this method. See if you can find your city's 3D model online. You may have to pay for it though.
Hi great work, i follow the steps couldn't get it to work. I changed the chome file path and it chaged the icone, the problem occured when I opened new chrome.exe it gave me a nummber but it also opened my chrome page normally and when i clicked inject in renderdoc it says faild. Does anyone know what could be the problem? I even tried downloading other versions.Thanks in advance
Yeah I tried this a couple of months ago and gave up, now I'm trying it again and the same thing still happens to me, hopefully someone finds a solution
@@nikolamarkovic2740 Thanks for the reply, I honestly thought it was a lost cause, but I managed to do it too, if anyone's having issues with the Chrome part too I recommend opening up task manager and making sure everything to do with Chrome is closed, for some reason my Chrome add-ons were classing as active in the background even though chrome was shut for me, but after going into task manager and shutting everything down I managed to get it to open just fine, thanks, and this is definitely worth doing it looks great!
Me again, i've past the text in the chrome.exe shortcut opened render doc and checked box but chrome doesn't give me a PID id, What im i suposed to do ? In the list of apps renderdoc reconise google earth pro and it's pid but no sing of chrome
man i tested everything, when i double clic on the modified short cut it dosen't show any google window, and really did copy and paste the description line to put in there, i don"t understand
@@damienblachier4360 1. Make sure after you have checked the box to restart RenderDoc. 2. I had this issue before and I actually had to close out of all my programs including google chrome (I assume you have a window open watching this video). 3. If that does not work then check if your Google Chrome is originally saved in Program Files. If so use the updated text for the target field that I place in the video description (and below)! Please try that and let me know. C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"
If the blender has to be version 3.4? I installed the latest 3.5 version (3.4 seems not available to download anymore). I imported the .idc file, but nothing happened...can anyone help?
It is not happening, i did everything correctly still when I'm pressing shift + ctrl and dragging it, it's not converting into 3d, it is just paning here and there
Hi Gaming Galaxy. Some areas in google maps do not have 3D availability. If your area has it you will see a "3D" option right below the compass on the right-hand side. Shift+dragging with your right mouse button should work and I don't know any reason why it wouldn't other than no 3D option being available or some incorrect settings on your browser/computer. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
i has the issue, when i open the chrome windows from the shortcut, a message will appear "you are using an unsupported command-line flag: --dusable-gpu-sandbox. Stability and security will suffer. " Anyone can help me, I already closed all chrome...
RenderDoc (a program used in the tutorial) is a Windows only program. You can complete the task on a windows computer and then Use the 3D model on your Mac though.
When i write in the PID number, i get a white screen, then i press ok at the window with PID number then i get a new PID number, and this just continues.
I have now tried 5 versions of Blender ranging from 2.8 to the latest version and still am unable to import a google map rdc file. So close yet so far! please if anyone knows, help!
Hey! I keep getting an error with Renderdoc. Whenever I try to insert the PID from the google chrome shortcut it says there is some type of error. I tried with multiple Windows PCs and I am just stuck
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
Hello people! Does the pin window need to stay open? As soon as it’s generated, typed in, and the chrome window comes in, the pin changes and renderdoc notifies me that the injection must happen immediately after the process starts and then throws me out of the chrome adjustments inside the renderdoc app. What am I not doing right?
The Google Chrome shortcut key does not work anymore. It goes straight to opening Google Chrome and not the white screen with a pin. Any ideas on how to resolve this?
Sorry about the error. Try uninstalling Blender and reinstalling an earlier version(V2.83). www.blender.org/download/lts/2-83/ Let me know if it helps and I can update the description for others
@@altArchitecture It work with Blender 2.93. Now that I got the render down, I am trying to import it to Rhino 7, but everytime I try it crashes. (The file is 26MB, so it is not the file size)
@@nxtflow-9518 This happens quite often although the only current fix I can find online is to zoom into the google maps model a little more or try it from a different angle. I know it can be finicky but I have received good results.
Hi there, I'm following through every steps of the video but when I get to the "Import 3D City Map into Blender" step, I cant find the option of importing the googlemap file. Do you happen to know the solution to this?
so idk if this is your issue but i had the same problem and was able to fix it by going back to edit>preferences then go through the list in add-ons and check mark the box by Import-Export: Maps Model Importer. It should be able to import the map file now. Hope that helps and I can explain better if that wasn’t clear!
Thank you Syper! Yes it seems as though the add on isnt appearing. Here is a reddit tutorial I found that may be useful...blender.stackexchange.com/questions/80670/addons-not-showing-up
everything went well until i had to import it to blender. When I installed the maps importer and tried to import the file, I couldn't find the Google Maps format. What should I do?
i am struggling a bit, the shortcut says programme x86, but my chrome app is in the regular programme so it does not find the app, when i change and remove the x86, it just opens chrome and does not provide the gpu, anyone else has this problem?
this doesnt work for cities that dont have 3d buildings in the google maps right ? could someone confirm this and if so how could i solve this . thaank you
Brother can you upload the rhino model in your membership so i can download it for some reason my chrome box closes whenever i click ok after applying the code it would be helpful if you upload the rhino file, thank you
Hi Naveen, If you are a patron then go to www.patreon.com/altarch then scroll down to "recent post by altarch" and click "post type" then select "text". this should organize all the post until you can see the downloads library. There are free downloads located at the link in the patreon about section: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vt_nrfMjPuywE82NnKB-uwqx1eXCBP9e?usp=sharing
I tried so many times Installing different version and they all have the error failed to load renderDoc Module. I went to the creater website and nothing...I also got the latest version of blender
I can not recreate. Was a solution found? Most common fix I have found = zoom in more to the city. You are probably trying to capture a file that is too large and blender can not import it.
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
Hey haii! Is it possible to get model for dubai? I tried your process but I didn't find any 3d in dubai is there anyother way to solve this please help me out
Although it may be straight forward, it would require learning a new program for some people. Rhino is more useful for the architecture profession...For now...
Thats a pretty poor Method. Especially for living areas as the polygons merge with tress and as soon as you get a little bit too close it literally looks like google quality
Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately this is the quality that google provides. Are you aware of another method to take any city and make it 3D for free? I’d like to see it and others may find it helpful too.
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
This method is literally STOLEN from another TH-camr along with the code … and you didn’t even give credit to him through the video or description!! SHAME ON YOU
Thanks for bringing this to my attention! I did not steal this method. Ellie Michel wrote a blog post and created a video on how to do this. I adapted his method for Rhino users. He is credited when you download mapsmodelsimporter and in the description now.
I had the same problem. Make sure to hit accurately press capture then ctrl+shift then click and hold on the chrome window and move your mouse around for a second or two.
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*Try this method out as well!* 👉th-cam.com/video/H94NelmAfHs/w-d-xo.html
Blender has always been a free (and open source) program. As a mesh modeller it doesn't compete with but may actually complement Rhino. It is increasingly being used for architecture as users develop their own interactivity (given its open source nature).
Great Video, hopefully upcoming arch student here, will definitly use it!
Thanks a lot! And good luck In arch school!
@@altArchitecture thank you very much!
It’s a never ending hell
Damn I wish u existed years ago. We all used to go to programs to get models of this city. Great vid I subscribed !
Thank you for watching! I appreciate that a lot, and welcome to the fam!
Super helpful video! I had no idea you could generate cities this quickly in Rhino
Thanks Mr.Ryan Do! Good to hear from you and I'm happy your enjoying the content!
Great tutorial, thanks mate ! One quick tip I found out: if you want to capture a very large area but you are not satisfied with the level of detail, you can create a dummy test device in chrome developer options. Screen of said device can be as high as 9999x9999, allowing you to capture large areas at max LOD. You will have to find a middle ground though (reduce the dummy device resolution), cuz your PC might crash and burn at the later phases.
Could you please explain how to do this? I really need to capture a huge portion of a city for a project I'm working on
@@mattlinkert Hello. The path is: 1- Three dots on top right corner > 2- "more tools" menu (or something like that) > 3- Development tools > 4- Click on the telephone/tablet icon on the top left corner of the window you just opened > 5- Use a preset or create a custom resolution device.
@@antoine9765 No way it actually kind of worked! Thank you! There were certain sections randomly mixed in with less detail, maybe I just need to zoom in a bit more. I'm trying to find a way to increase the RAM limits on chrome because the screen also keeps going black around 7000x5000 pixels but I think it only goes to 16gb per tab based on what I've read. I have 64gb, my PC should be able to handle it, I think it's just a browser limitation. Any ideas?
@@mattlinkert The in and out of google LOD management is honestly beyond my understanding. Also this is hacker stuff in the purest sense of the term, so try refresh, zoom in zoom out, whatever may wakes up google server and feed accurate data into your "screenshot". BTW one last tip for large area: don't "join" in blender as the video says; keep the capture squared/tile; it will greatly reduce the chances that the next CAD software you use to open FBX crashes and burn.
@@mattlinkert also when you create "silly" resolution devices, things might get unresponsive and unpredictable. You can check task manager to see if the lack of ram is the culprit but I doubt it. I've been able to screenshot massive area with 32GB. IMHO it's just an interface issue. Your are using google map on a device from the future lol.
Hi, I'm having problems to get the pid number from Chrome. The icon changes but I can still open chrome with no problems. I dont get the white screen and I don't see the window with Gpu starting with pid:..... what should I do. Thank you in advance.🙏🙏
the same, it did not work :S
@@ApLemondownload renderdoc 1.26
Same Problem Herr, Maybe a update made this
same problem
same problem
Did not know you could do that in Rhino so quickly. Wow.
It's extremely useful for obtaining topography models as well!
Great ! I have just a little problem : I don't have an API ... So when I try to capture I can't. Could you help me ?
Hey! I made use of this tutorial before, just a few weeks ago. Now I'm trying to follow the same process for a different site, but I can't inject into process anymore. When I type the PID and double click it in RenderDoc, the Chrome shortcut pops up with a different PID. And then again, and again, and again. I don't know how to get past that.
Pleaseeee help!!
same problem
any solution?
I can not replicate, has anyone found a solution to this problem?
I had the same problem and I code to solve it by installing this version v1.17. the newest version wasn't working on my side. I had a problem with the PID number.
Now it runs as it shod.
Thanks for a detailed tutorial, I had the hardest time getting this to work. But the fix for me was reinstalling Renderdoc.
Thank you for the feedback and what helped you out!
I reinstalled renderdoc with their new version and it's not working as it was before. A new Chrome PID shows up again when I hit okay to a Chrome PID and the injection process doesn't work. Any ideas or thoughts?
@@SabbirAhmed-dc6ef Same problem
Same problem @@SabbirAhmed-dc6ef
Is there an option for Mac to do the same?
Hi. Thanks for the video! When I open blender and try to import the file it does not appear. I've followed the steps exactly... The file has been saved correctly but it won't show anywhere on blender. Could you please help?
It probably needs time, if your computer is very low-end then it might even crash.
I can not recreate. Has anyone found a solution? It seems to be a common problem. *Most common fix I have found = zoom in more to the city. You are probably trying to capture a file that is too large and blender can not import it.*
The solution is install a version 4.01 of Maps models importer this it doesnt works with other versions. It works for me try it.
Love this!!!! Is there a way to have model come in at 1:1 scale (True full scale)?
Great vid. How granular does this get? Can you go up to the door step of a location with good resolution?
I've tried with different versions of RenderDoc and MMI but everytime I import the rdc file into Blender I always get a error said key specular not found (no material probably). I tried some of the samples on the github, imported them successfully but they didn't show any materials as well. Do you know how to fix this?
Awesome tutorial, i just followed your instructions and i was able to create a city on blender. Is it possible to import the file to Sketchup instead of rhino?
Yes, It's a pretty straight forward process because the file you export form blender can be read by sketchup.
hi! it's super weird, but my renderdoc only save really small files. When i try to open them in blender the program says the file has an error or something... Do you happen to have any idea of why renderdoc isnt able to save the 3d model? I move the screen during the screen capture and I do exactly as you said to do during the tutorial
This method is very temperamental and I've noticed that some areas, although they have 3d data, still does not work. Its just how it is for the time being unfortunately. Most of the time you have to zoom into a smaller area, or use a more powerful computer.
I made sure to install the same versions of each program as you had, but I still can't get it to work. When importing the rdc file to Blender, I get "Invalid RDC capture file", for every file I've tried except for one.
The file that does work doesn't give me any error messages, but it only imports a single "tile", like a 10x10 meter chunk of the map. Any idea of what I'm doing wrong?
Game changing, thanks so much!!
Thank you Matthew!
Boyyy that’s real shit ! That’s so cool ! Ive seen your starting up your TH-cam and i just asked my self, « hum where this guy stand between all of the others Chanels that provides archi content » and i think that you’re the viking of it or the jack sparrow. Her is my point every one is a specialist of archicad or photoshop or conceptuals or 1thing centred, you can be the all road guy who show every hach techniques to save times by using many software that do things automatically and how to jump from one to another. There is a place there and my personal attention :’) the idea is to always show a technique that no body thought about saving more time or be easier than what people are use to, thx see u
I think that’s a great idea! Thank you for your kind note and checking out the channel Damien!
I’m obsessed with being quick and efficient because we don’t have time to do anything. Hopefully these videos teach everyone a thing or two, entertain you, and help free up some time to enjoy life a little more!
@@altArchitecture youre so right but bro when you say "clic on the link below" and there is no link in the description, its braking my heart !, still so gratfull for your content but please if you say it put it there :)
@@damienblachier4360 Thanks Damien! I had not realized it did not save. Updated and good to go!
Perfectly worked. Thanks man👍
I love your content, but I was wondering is it possible to do the same trick on a MacBook?
Thank you! I believe it is possible although I don't use a Mac so I couldn't tell you how. Sorry!
Many thanks! Great content man... Keep up the good work 💪👍
Thank you very much 💪💪
SOLVED
Everything works fine until I try to import rdc into blender, it doesn't do anything. Nothing shows up or even load. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks
Solution: move the map while capturing the frames!
Thanks for the video!
Super. Working tutorial, thank you!
Thank you very much for watching aagnen! 😀
0:45 “ it’s actually free now” no blender is free, it always had been and it will continue being free, besides Lunix Blender is a Golden example of open source software.
Other than this small hiccup, the video is wonderful thanks a lot
Good catch there, it has been free since its release. Thank you for the feedback and for watching!
Hello, after inserting the pin id in render doc and clicking okay in chrome id I am not able to see render doc on the top left, also, when I open the chrome shortcut after changing the target it doesn't open the white screen but open like the normal chrome. Please help me with this.
Target ID question:
Is your google chrome saved in program files or program files 86?:
Google Chrome shortcut texts for the target field:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"
If your Google Chrome is saved in Program Files (Not Program Files 86) then use this text for the target field:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"
Renderdoc Pin ID prompt question:
Make absolutely sure chrome is not open or running in the background. Better yet, restart your computer and close every program that is running in the background. This is the most common solution.
Can this work on remaking an accurate golf courses? Like each hole?
As long as the golf course topography data is within google maps. It's not as accurate as someone designing a golf course would like it to be but it will steer you in a general direction with a 3D model of the basic topography.
For some I keep getting this error (Error: Failed to load the RenderDoc Module.
Please report to MapsModelsImporter developers providing the full console log with debug information.
First turn on debug output by activating the "Debug Info"-checkbox under Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > MapsModelsImporter
On Windows systems console log is accessible in Windows > Toggle System Console (right click to copy).
On Linux systems you have to run Blender from the console to get the debug output
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I tried to solve it but I failed and I don't know if anyone else had it!
Can you please help me??
Adeeb this is an odd error. Try uninstalling everything, restart the computer and try again.
I have the same problem Adeeb, would you care to give updates on whether you solved it or not
Hello! Can this be used in commercial purposes? And will this render have any practical use? Because if I zoom a little, the buildings become not accurate.
Thank you for the great content; it's really helpful. I would like to know if this works for Google Earth too.
Great video. How would you make that model into a 3D printed one in rhino?
what does this mean
Error: Failed to load the RenderDoc Module.
Please report to MapsModelsImporter developers providing the full console log with debug information.
First turn on debug output by activating the "Debug Info"-checkbox under Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > MapsModelsImporter
On Windows systems console log is accessible in Windows > Toggle System Console (right click to copy).
On Linux systems you have to run Blender from the console to get the debug output
Have you found an answer to this problem? I can not recreate it.
Great detailed video explanation. I've been following and it worked fine until the blenderdoc addon had to be installed. Or let's say it was installed, the hook for activation is set but Blender still doesn't want to let me open the maps file. What could have gone wrong? I restarted the PC (Win 10 pro) but no change.
Edit: It seems the file MapsModelsImporter-v0. 6.2.zip contains an Addon which installs an Web3d or VRML. 2 format. What's wrong here? I
Andre I can not recreate. Were you able to find a solution? Most common fix I have found = zoom in more to the city. You are probably trying to capture a file that is too large and blender can not import it.
This is great! Tried with a small area and worked great, but then tried with a larger area and keep getting a memory allocation error while trying to import the FBX into rhino. Has anyone else had that problem?
Great question Nitsua. If someone could help with this error I may be able to create a follow-up video.
thank you
of course! Thank you very much for watching! 😄
Step at 3:33, doesn't work for me. "if youve done it corretly" I followed your steps and still don't have the overlay in chrome. What should I do?
Running into the same issue
Download version 1.26 of renderdoc. Had the same issue and it resolved with renderdoc 1.26
Even though I enter the code, Chrome just shows a white screen. When I close the page, Chrome resets itself and disconnects from the render doc.
Same
Is there a way to use cad mapper and rhino to build a correct site model? need to have sidewalk and road ,but no need to have in-correct minor road and path information. I tried several ways and can not find a good way.
is it the same for other not famous cities?
If the city has a 3D option in google maps then it is possible.
Is it legal to be pulling googles data and using within a business context? Architectural or otherwise
I'm having an issue where the pin for render doc keeps changing even though I double-clicked the link and clicked okay on the Chrome shortcut. Can you please advise on what I should do in this situation?
i also have same problem
I downloaded his version of renderdoc, not that actual one. That helped me
Do video games use this option too?
Hi could you please specify what version of Blender, Render Doc and Maps model importer are you currently using?
Blender = 3.2.2, Render Doc = 1.21, Maps Model Importer = I'm not sure but this video was made when his tutorial used Blender 2.83. Refer to the links in the description.
Hello, when I assign material to the walls I made with the extrude command in Rhino, the same material is assigned to the interior and exterior. How can I prevent this?
Thanks for this very helpful video. It was working perfectly with the older versions of RenderDoc. In the new version of RenderDoc (1.27) the chrome integration is not working as it was before. A new Chrome PID shows up everytime I hit "OK" in the PID dialogue box. The "Inject into process" doesn't work since the PID is changed while the process is selected in RenderDoc. If RederDoc is given a new PID, it doesn't work because chrome generates a new PID again. If the PID is not used in RenderDoc, Chrome opens on its own but the injection isn't successful. Is there any fixes or solutions to this problem? Thank you.
I'm experiencing the same issue! i keep punching in the codes as the come up until it stops but even then, the dialog box doesn't show in the top left afterwards.
i had the same problem but i was finally able to get through it by uninstalling renderdoc 1.27 and installing 1.21 as used in the video. good luck!
@@nn-bh5nr it works for me (no more PID with Chrome) : in Blender I can import the rdc file, but the file has no detail in it, it's like some planes against other planes.
I've tried three releases of RenderDoc (1.19, 1.21 and 1.27) and three of MapsModelsimporter addons in Blender (0.3.2, 0.4.1 and 0.5) together and it was the same result everytime.
it's very frustrating, as we see the result of AltArch !
Any idea of what I can do ?
Thanks a lot
Roland
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
@@nn-bh5nr thanks for this. I was having the same problem and your solution worked
The google maps in our country doesnt have 3d maps yet ! But they have a decent view from the top. How can i make 3d models from 2d map !
Unfortunately, you cant. Google Maps must have the 3D data available to use this method. See if you can find your city's 3D model online. You may have to pay for it though.
I could not install map model importer. Any suggestions??
Sometimes a simple computer restart works or turning of any adblockers you have on. Otherwise I don’t have much to go on here. Lmk if you got it!
Great Vid. I can't seem to get the render to show up in rhino. it imports quickly into rhino but it is all white. any help?
I mention quickly in the video that I am in rendered view. Did you try switching over? Also did you join everything while in blender?
@@altArchitecture I got it to work. I just had to try it a few times. Thank you.
not running due to "unsupported commmand line flag --disable-gpu-sandbox" and the overlay doesn't show up in renderdoc...
Can you make video about blender addon Blosm
Hi great work, i follow the steps couldn't get it to work. I changed the chome file path and it chaged the icone, the problem occured when I opened new chrome.exe it gave me a nummber but it also opened my chrome page normally and when i clicked inject in renderdoc it says faild. Does anyone know what could be the problem? I even tried downloading other versions.Thanks in advance
Yeah I tried this a couple of months ago and gave up, now I'm trying it again and the same thing still happens to me, hopefully someone finds a solution
@@calebauty i managed to do it, you must have all your chromes closed befor you do the process
@@nikolamarkovic2740 Thanks for the reply, I honestly thought it was a lost cause, but I managed to do it too, if anyone's having issues with the Chrome part too I recommend opening up task manager and making sure everything to do with Chrome is closed, for some reason my Chrome add-ons were classing as active in the background even though chrome was shut for me, but after going into task manager and shutting everything down I managed to get it to open just fine, thanks, and this is definitely worth doing it looks great!
@@calebauty thank you!
Thank you for clarifying!
Can these be generated as STLs?
i dont get the gpu code
My chrome didnt change....cannot find program file....what im i doing wrong
Me again, i've past the text in the chrome.exe shortcut opened render doc and checked box but chrome doesn't give me a PID id, What im i suposed to do ? In the list of apps renderdoc reconise google earth pro and it's pid but no sing of chrome
man i tested everything, when i double clic on the modified short cut it dosen't show any google window, and really did copy and paste the description line to put in there, i don"t understand
@@damienblachier4360 1. Make sure after you have checked the box to restart RenderDoc. 2. I had this issue before and I actually had to close out of all my programs including google chrome (I assume you have a window open watching this video). 3. If that does not work then check if your Google Chrome is originally saved in Program Files. If so use the updated text for the target field that I place in the video description (and below)! Please try that and let me know.
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"
If the blender has to be version 3.4? I installed the latest 3.5 version (3.4 seems not available to download anymore). I imported the .idc file, but nothing happened...can anyone help?
All versions of Blender are available for download! Check out this webpage download.blender.org/release/Blender3.4/
It is not happening, i did everything correctly still when I'm pressing shift + ctrl and dragging it, it's not converting into 3d, it is just paning here and there
Hi Gaming Galaxy. Some areas in google maps do not have 3D availability. If your area has it you will see a "3D" option right below the compass on the right-hand side. Shift+dragging with your right mouse button should work and I don't know any reason why it wouldn't other than no 3D option being available or some incorrect settings on your browser/computer. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
i has the issue, when i open the chrome windows from the shortcut, a message will appear "you are using an unsupported command-line flag: --dusable-gpu-sandbox. Stability and security will suffer. " Anyone can help me, I already closed all chrome...
Hiii, does it work on Mac? Thanks 🙏🏼
RenderDoc (a program used in the tutorial) is a Windows only program. You can complete the task on a windows computer and then Use the 3D model on your Mac though.
My city (Sopron, Hugary) can only be seen in 2D in Google maps! Can this also be converted into 3D? Thanks Peter
Hey Peter! Sorry but it must be 3D to pull the 3D data from it
@@altArchitecture OK! Thanks for the reply! This is not good news. And I wonder when Google will update ?? :-(((((
I am unable to change to 3d in the Google maps. Not sure why
When i write in the PID number, i get a white screen, then i press ok at the window with PID number then i get a new PID number, and this just continues.
Download renderdoc version 1.26!! I had the same issue and it worked when I downloaded version 1.26 of renderdoc.
I got error which say "failed to load the renderdoc module" please help.
I have now tried 5 versions of Blender ranging from 2.8 to the latest version and still am unable to import a google map rdc file. So close yet so far! please if anyone knows, help!
Awesome!
Your awesome!
Hey! I keep getting an error with Renderdoc. Whenever I try to insert the PID from the google chrome shortcut it says there is some type of error. I tried with multiple Windows PCs and I am just stuck
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
For some reason the alt+ctrl function is not working? Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?
Hello people! Does the pin window need to stay open? As soon as it’s generated, typed in, and the chrome window comes in, the pin changes and renderdoc notifies me that the injection must happen immediately after the process starts and then throws me out of the chrome adjustments inside the renderdoc app. What am I not doing right?
You need to use renderdoc version 1.26, I had the same issues but it worked with 1.26
The Google Chrome shortcut key does not work anymore. It goes straight to opening Google Chrome and not the white screen with a pin. Any ideas on how to resolve this?
did you resolve it?
I just tried it, but get the "Failed to load Render Doc Module" error in Blender, can you help?
Sorry about the error. Try uninstalling Blender and reinstalling an earlier version(V2.83). www.blender.org/download/lts/2-83/
Let me know if it helps and I can update the description for others
@@altArchitecture It work with Blender 2.93. Now that I got the render down, I am trying to import it to Rhino 7, but everytime I try it crashes. (The file is 26MB, so it is not the file size)
@@nxtflow-9518 This happens quite often although the only current fix I can find online is to zoom into the google maps model a little more or try it from a different angle. I know it can be finicky but I have received good results.
@@nxtflow-9518 Can you share how you overcame the error message, I have the same Blender version (2.93)
Hi there, I'm following through every steps of the video but when I get to the "Import 3D City Map into Blender" step, I cant find the option of importing the googlemap file. Do you happen to know the solution to this?
so idk if this is your issue but i had the same problem and was able to fix it by going back to edit>preferences then go through the list in add-ons and check mark the box by Import-Export: Maps Model Importer. It should be able to import the map file now. Hope that helps and I can explain better if that wasn’t clear!
Thank you Syper! Yes it seems as though the add on isnt appearing. Here is a reddit tutorial I found that may be useful...blender.stackexchange.com/questions/80670/addons-not-showing-up
Using unsupported commend line flag….? Diasable gru sandbox…. How to solve that? Please?
When importing into Rhino, the model is coming through without texture. Any ideas how to solve this?
Are you in rendered view?
@@altArchitecture thanks for the reply! I am. I ended up just trying a few more times and it worked properly eventually 🤷♂️
@@TomBrownCreates Thats perfect! Thanks for the update.
everything went well until i had to import it to blender. When I installed the maps importer and tried to import the file, I couldn't find the Google Maps format. What should I do?
Same. Did you ever resolved the issue?
It's .rdc
Doesnt work for me I checked many times that the text is correct, This is for sure cannot be done in 10 minutes....
i am struggling a bit, the shortcut says programme x86, but my chrome app is in the regular programme so it does not find the app, when i change and remove the x86, it just opens chrome and does not provide the gpu, anyone else has this problem?
i dont know if we have the same problem but if i open chrome i dont get the code
this doesnt work for cities that dont have 3d buildings in the google maps right ?
could someone confirm this and if so how could i solve this .
thaank you
Correct it does not work unless the city is 3D in Google maps
Brother can you upload the rhino model in your membership so i can download it for some reason my chrome box closes whenever i click ok after applying the code it would be helpful if you upload the rhino file, thank you
Hi Naveen, If you are a patron then go to www.patreon.com/altarch then scroll down to "recent post by altarch" and click "post type" then select "text". this should organize all the post until you can see the downloads library. There are free downloads located at the link in the patreon about section: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vt_nrfMjPuywE82NnKB-uwqx1eXCBP9e?usp=sharing
I tried so many times Installing different version and they all have the error failed to load renderDoc Module. I went to the creater website and nothing...I also got the latest version of blender
same any luck?
I can not recreate. Was a solution found? Most common fix I have found = zoom in more to the city. You are probably trying to capture a file that is too large and blender can not import it.
How to fix this? you are using an unsupported command-line flag disable gpu sandbox. stability and security will suffer
every time i enter the pin and click ok, a new pin is generated
i am stuck
can you help me out
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
What can i do to create this kind of model of a non 3d city ?
Unfortunately, only cities that are 3D in Google are supported
How to do this on a Mac bro?
Hey haii! Is it possible to get model for dubai? I tried your process but I didn't find any 3d in dubai is there anyother way to solve this please help me out
Hi Santhosh, unfortunately, google does not have any 3D data for Dubai at this point in time.
Thank you is it possible to export model from google earth pro ?
@@santhoshkumar-sj7gk Im not sure about that Santosh. If you find a way please let me know and I can share it on the channel!
This process doesn't seem to work anymore.
good morning
Howdy
can anyone help me ? i am getting different Gpu starting pid code different every time?what i am missing or doing wrong i doesn't understand?
same here, have you solved the problem bro?
I downloaded his version of the program, not the latest
sadfact ,, not every maps has 3d .................
Tis’ is very true 😞
it just keeps giving me a new PID, but not injecting onto chrome
Did you solve this problem?
"it's actually a free program now" bro, wdym? blender has been Free for over like, 10 years??
Haha Yeah I know. I had always thought it was made free well after its release. You are correct though, it has always been free.
why not use blender GIS, staraight forward
Although it may be straight forward, it would require learning a new program for some people. Rhino is more useful for the architecture profession...For now...
it isnt working for indian cities?
If a city has 3D data in google maps then it should work!
Thats a pretty poor Method. Especially for living areas as the polygons merge with tress and as soon as you get a little bit too close it literally looks like google quality
Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately this is the quality that google provides. Are you aware of another method to take any city and make it 3D for free? I’d like to see it and others may find it helpful too.
I have a problem with the PID number.
the number I got is always switching when I pres ok on the little window.
what kode be the problem?
same problem
The versions have changed slightly over time. In this video, I use Blender v3.0.1m Renderdoc v1.18, and Maps Models Importer v0.4.1. If you would like to use a newer version please refer to github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter/releases release notes as they list exactly which versions work with each other.
Renderdoc no longer works.
This method is literally STOLEN from another TH-camr along with the code … and you didn’t even give credit to him through the video or description!! SHAME ON YOU
Thanks for bringing this to my attention! I did not steal this method. Ellie Michel wrote a blog post and created a video on how to do this. I adapted his method for Rhino users. He is credited when you download mapsmodelsimporter and in the description now.
When I try and import the file into blender it just never appears. Know of any fix?
I had the same problem. Make sure to hit accurately press capture then ctrl+shift then click and hold on the chrome window and move your mouse around for a second or two.
Thank you Cory! As odd as it sounds sometimes I have to recapture the file. Also make sure you are saving it correctly. 👍