displaying KML 3D models on iPhone?

chuck · 01-05-2009, 08:07 AM

Hi, I've just started researching how to get a Sketchup model of a building to display on an iPhone. I'll need to do some 3D animations, so I imagine OpenGL ES is the way to go. I've exported the Sketchup model to a KML file, but am finding that there's a lot more data in that file than what I need. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about displaying KML or Sketchup 3D models on an iPhone in OpenGL ES and whether there are any libraries already available for it. If someone could just point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

zhyla · 01-05-2009, 10:33 AM

I haven't heard of any. Can you do a Sketchup model -> DXF (or some other common format) -> Blender model? Cause I have a script to dump Blender data out for OGLES.

chuck · 01-05-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zhyla

I haven't heard of any. Can you do a Sketchup model -> DXF (or some other common format) -> Blender model? Cause I have a script to dump Blender data out for OGLES.

I'm currently asking the guy who provided me with the 3D model if he can convert it. Is Blender yet another format?

chuck · 01-05-2009, 06:00 PM

I now have the model in DXF and OBJ formats. Is your code to render Blender formatted models available somewhere?