I've been looking into contributing 3D data to Google Maps/Earth. I am not entirely clear how to go about doing this (In this instructions they have explained how to go about it but in the link with the form to get started they seem to suggest that only organizations can contribute). To start with, I need to clarify the following:
I am not part of any organization. I have some 3D models of buildings in my city. Do I have to be connected to some organization in order to contribute?
And if the answer to 1 is no, then where do I upload by models?
Here is the official post in the official 3D Modeling for Google Earth & Maps forum: 3D program retired
It is no longer possible for you to submit 3D models for inclusion in Google Earth. To answer your questions: 1. It was possible to submit 3D buildings for anyone. 2. This was done by uploading them to the warehouse and then filling in a form.
The way I read it is that you as an individual contributor can also submit models via the 3D warehouse. (I assume you have less than 100 models).
The steps seem to be pretty straight forward, if you use SketchUp there is a feature in the program to upload to the 3D warehouse, and if you have a KMZ with the model you can upload to the 3D warehouse from the site itself (there is an upload button in the top right of that site).
