Publish to KML

You can export a variety of project data to a KML (Keyhole Markup Language) or compressed (zipped) KMZ file that can be opened and viewed in Google Earth Pro. This includes points, stations, observations, labels, linework, media files, feature data, and photo station panoramas.

1. Make a plan presentation that meets the following parameters. Finish the plan presentation and confirm that the content looks good.
   • Include the data you would like to publish.
   • Choose a presentation setup that shows your data.
2. Select Output > Publish.
3. In the dropdown, select KML.
   Check the Publish Settings for additional format-specific details.
4. In the Task section, select Templates and choose Default Publish to KML.
5. In the Name field, give the task a name.
6. In the Subtask of field, add your publish task as a subtask of a summary task.
7. Select Documentation and use the dialog to enter descriptive text and attach reference files related to the import task.
8. In the Select Plan View Task section, choose a plan presentation to draw from. Select Active View to use the view that is currently open.
9. In the Destination section, select a destination for the exported file.
   • If you want to upload to Trimble Connect for Browser, select Projects. Choose a suitable project and file name.
   • If you want to store the file in ProjectWise, select ProjectWise. You will assign the destination after the task is completed.
   • If you want to store the file in local storage, select File and choose a suitable location and file name.
10. In the Finish section, you can select Preview to see what data will be published.
11. Select Finish.