Error adding KML Layer

Question

Hi, I hit an exception when the KML layer is trying to read a line that reads:Chaîne des Puys the "î" in the word "Chaîne" throws an exception.. an solutions for it? thanks

BjørnarSundsbø · Answer

would produce the error saying the character "î"  is not valid: (Invalid character in the given encoding. Line 84, position 10.)

A bit late reply, but better with possibly answered posts than unresolved.....

I'm having a similar problem, where the file is in ANSI. A resolution is posted in another post. It could help you out.

Bjørnar Sundsbø

linusang · Answer

the kml is from http://www.volcano.si.edu/ge/gvp_world.kmz just a simple would produce the error saying the character "î" is not valid: (Invalid character in the given encoding. Line 84, position 10.)

SomeGISGuy · Answer

What exception are you getting? Could you share a sample app + kml that reproduces this error?