Google Earth as a Basemap within Pro

[MillionMap]

I was at the user conference last week and heard in a session that Google Earth will now be a basemap selection within Pro.  "As of this conference" it'll be an option in Pro but later in the year for scene viewer.  I even asked for verification at the 'any questions' part of the session, and it was verified by the presenter.  If this is so, how do I bring it into Arc Pro?

[Melissa_B]

I don't know about the new feature or basemap option, but if you want to add it into ArcGIS Pro (for a map or a scene), use this URL:

https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=s&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}

You can also add places and maps the same way by changing the layer query in the URL.

Source: https://socalgis.org/2019/11/06/add-google-maps-to-qgis-3/

Edit: You might also consult their terms of service and make sure nothing you plan to do with it will violate their policy: https://about.google/brand-resource-center/products-and-services/geo-guidelines/

[Andrew--Johnson]

Hi,

This blog explains how you can bring the Google Photorealistic Mesh as an operational layer into ArcGIS Pro 3.5 

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-pro/3d-gis/whats-new-with-3d-tile-layers-arcgis-pro...

We are currently targeting next release of ArcGIS Pro to have it available as a 3D basemap in the basemap gallery.

thanks,

Andrew

[MillionMap]

Thank you for the reply but my every attempt gives me this prompt.

[Andrew--Johnson]

Hi,

Which version of ArcGIS Pro are you using? Also, you confirmed you are using the correct API key you purchased from Google?

thanks,

Andrew

[MillionMap]

Running ArcGIS Pro 3.4.3

The world of API keys is a new venture for me, so learning as I go along.  I've set everything up, select what I think I need, I get provided with a key but still no success when I use it in Arc.  There are so many APIs and Services, I'm not sure if I'm choosing the correct one.  

[Andrew--Johnson · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Looks like it's not working because you are on version 3.4.3. This a new feature in ArcGIS Pro 3.5 so please update to that version in order to use it.

thanks!

Andrew

[MillionMap]

Upgraded to 3.5 and it solved the issue.  Thanks.