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Land peeks thru on ground overlays

I'm overlaying large maps on Google Earth, but parts of the underlying map peeks through the images:
http://www.viseyes.org/Capture.JPG)

I've tried all kinds of setAltitudeMode() and setAltitude() settings, but no joy.

Is this a known bug, or is there a work-around?

Thanks!

Bill

seg = ge.createGroundOverlay(m.mid);

latLonBox = ge.createLatLonBox('');
latLonBox.setBox(m.north, m.south, m.east, m.west, m.rotatio);
seg.setLatLonBox(latLonBox);    

icon = ge.createIcon('');
icon.setHref(m.url);

seg.setDrawOrder(-1);
seg.setIcon(icon);
ge.getFeatures().appendChild(seg);
Solution

  • The settings you want are <altitudeMode>clampToGround</altitudeMode>

    FYI - the only two allowed options are clampToGround and absolute (there are more options if using the gx:altitudeMode)

    You should also have <altitude>0</altitude>

    Judging by the image provided, you have set the mode to absolute with a non zero altitude

    I would also avoid using a negative number for drawOrder - I am not sure they are valid?? besides, you want it on TOP of the GE imagery, so the drawOrder should be higher than it's (and I doubt it's drawOrder is -2 or lower)

    Good Luck!

    EDIT: After seeing example page in comments (which works for me) I think you should determine what version of the plug-in you have and maybe update it. Either that or update your video card drivers.

    This link will tell you what version you have (it is listed under the GE window)

    I am using 6.2.2.6613 but the latest is 7.x I believe. If you are under 6.x I would recommend an update

    This link has information on how to manually uninstall the GE plug-in, then simply visit your webpage to re-install it