Switch your viewport shading mode to Material Preview or Rendered . Ensure the "Principal BSDF" shader node connections were successfully generated by the script.
Version 0.4.0 brought significant refinements to the import pipeline, focusing on compatibility and reliability of the captured geometry.
Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or Linux. MacOS support is limited due to underlying network capture dependencies.
In the import settings panel on the right side of the file browser, configure your parameters:
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: Pairs with specific RenderDoc builds to capture the graphics pipeline injection.
Check the box next to to enable it. Step 2: Set Up RenderDoc for Capture Launch RenderDoc and select File > Inject into Process .
To develop the , we need to move beyond basic geometry and focus on metadata handling, large-scale tiling, and integration with modern GIS standards. This version aims to bridge the gap between raw spatial data and high-performance rendering engines. 1. Enhanced Metadata & Attribute Mapping
: Captures actual geometry and high-resolution textures from Google Maps' satellite and globe views. maps model importer v0.4.0
Right-click your Chrome desktop shortcut and select . Locate the Target field.
This usually happens if your RenderDoc version is too new or too old for v0.4.0. The importer relies on strict binary structures within the .rdc file. Ensure your RenderDoc version strictly matches the requirements listed in the v0.4.0 GitHub release notes. Problem: Missing Textures or Blank Meshes
Check this if you want a singular, unified mesh rather than dozens of separate tile objects.
: The add-on processes .rdc files (RenderDoc captures) that record the geometry and textures sent to your GPU while browsing Google Maps in 3D mode. Switch your viewport shading mode to Material Preview
: Check this to merge the separate geographical chunks into a unified mesh. Click Import . Post-Import Cleanup and Optimization
due to technical limitations regarding GPU process injection. How It Works
Open RenderDoc and select File > Inject into Process .