What is network link in Google Earth?
A network link simply points to another KML file somewhere. That file can be generated by a program running on another computer. The network link can automatically refresh based on a setting within the network link. You can update as fast as once a second, or just have it update once.
How do I create a network link?
To Create a Network or Web Folder Link to Online File Folder Using Windows Explorer
- Right-click on the Start button, and select Explore.
- In the Folders list, right-click on My Network Places, and select Open.
- In the Network Tasks menu, click Add a network place.
- In the Add Network Place Wizard window, click Next.
How does a KML file with a network link work?
In the most generic sense, a KML file with a network link acts as a gateway into the content on your server. Your users download your KML file just once, but they will always see the most updated content, even if you updated it after they download your KML.
How are network links used in Google Earth?
Network links allow you to tell more complex and dynamic stories with your KML files. They allow you to do many more things, from keeping content updated to changing content in response to what the user does. You can learn about specifying network links in the KML Reference.
How to hyperlink to a Google mymap file?
This is for sure the easiest and the quickest way to hyperlink your work to the map, wherever the hyperlink option is available (MS Office, GIS software, AutoCAD, etc), also after saving the file in PDF version (Pic. 6). Pic. 6 An MS Excel hyperlink to the Google MyMap after saving the file in PDF format. 2. LINK THE TEXT OR OBJECT TO THE KML FILE
Do you need Google Earth to link to Google mymaps?
When linking to Google MyMaps you don’t need the tool to open it, except the internet browser, installed by default. The .kml file must have a Google Earth to being open. Otherwise, you won’t see the location, even when the hyperlink refers to some .kml file located on the server.