Importing Actual 3D Models From Google Maps

== When reporting issues PLEASE provide the .rdc file that causes the problem! ==

To pack all textures into a single image, check out LilyTexturePacker: https://gumroad.com/l/DFExj

To stitch several captures together, try LilyCaptureMerger: https://gumroad.com/l/KSvXuu


INSTRUCTIONS, AS OF APRIL 4, 2024 (MapsModelImporter v0.7.0):
- Use RenderDoc 1.31
- Use Blender 4.1
- Use the last version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
- In the shortcut, copy paste the whole next line, colons included:

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 --disable_direct_composition=1"

TROUBLESHOOTING: https://github.com/eliemichel/MapsMod...

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Add-on source code and releases: https://github.com/eliemichel/MapsMod...

Deeper information available in the blog post: https://blog.exppad.com/article/impor...

Support thread on blenderartists: https://blenderartists.org/t/google-m...

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