KML to Shape

The KML2Shape  tool is a superb and easy tool to convert KML file to a shape created bu Zonum solution

All we need to do is just create the KML or KMZ file on GoogleEarth then simply go to the Zonum’s web. Click New  then upload your KML/KMZ file using Upload KML/KMZ button. Wait until the dialogue box closed then click on Process KML. It will result just like below inside the box:

Entities found:

# Points: 0
# Paths: 1
# Inner Polygons: 0
# Outer Polygons: 0

Make sure you choose the appropriate Shapes to export. Then just simply click on Export SHP button. A new window will appear, click on Download, it is gonna download a zip file. Extract the file. You’ll find 4 files.

Website : KML2shape

Heights Profile with Google Earth

The Heights Profile is very useful to verify the possible obstructions to a link.

To use the Height Profiles, the first thing to do is create a path. For that, one way is to click with mouse right button in the Temporary Places Folder (1) -> Add (2) -> Path (3).

Then type a name for your path, for example My Link (1). Click the OK button

Done. Note that the link 'My Link' is now available in the left pane (1). Right click on it and choose Show Elevation Profile (2).

Voila! There's your Heights Profile (1)! Simpler than you thought, isn't it? :)

Excel To KML

With the website  Excel to KML you can use a excel spreadsheet
In the spreadsheet you define specific columns and add the necessary data. On the website you can upload the excel file and convert it to KML by viewing it in Google Earth. Then you can download the kml file.