Comments on: 7 Ways to Use Google “Street View”

By: Paul Filby

Paul Filby — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:06:02 +0000

You can use Google SketchUp to create 3D models of objects, which can then be added to Google Earth. I don't think you can add these same models to Google Maps/Street View though. Hope that helps.

By: Elijah

Elijah — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:04:09 +0000

How can I create my own 3D models of objects with such realism as offered by Google street views(such as for a car or house)?

By: Paul Filby

Paul Filby — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:27:36 +0000

Yep, that’s another handy use Daniel. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve overshot and then had to return to various rural parking spots.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:16:42 +0000

These are some really good ideas for using Street View, especially for finding out about where to park and whether a bus stop has a shelter. I find Street View useful to get an idea of what the road looks like when the parking space is approaching, so that I can slow down in time to pull in. Otherwise its far too easy to shoot past the parking space and have to turn round and drive back again.