Orientation symbol generator


   To generate and position orientation symbols in Google Earth:

      1. Complete the form below and click on "Enter data for a symbol" to generate the necessary KML code in a popup
            window. Repeat this step to enter data for as many symbols as you desire.

      2. Click on "Finish data entry" at the end to generate the necessary KML code in a popup window.

      3. Copy and paste the code from the popup window (use "Paste Special" - unformatted text) into a blank document,
            and save that document (as plain text) with a .kml extension to your desktop.

            IMPORTANT: make sure you include the .kml extension at the end of your document name.

          Recommended: Firefox users can "Save Page As" the popup window as a text file with a .kml extension.

      4. In Google Earth, open the .kml file you created (or double-click on the icon).


   Enter values for each orientation symbol:
   Latitude:     Decimal Degrees    or   Degrees   Minutes   Seconds
   Longitude:   Decimal Degrees    or   Degrees   Minutes   Seconds

   Unit / Formation:

   Feature measured:
Bedding    Overturned bedding    Foliation    Lineation
   Strike / trend (azimuth, 0-359):
   Dip / plunge amount (0-90):
        Right hand rule       or Dip Direction:   North    South    East    West
   Display dip number next to symbol
    in Google Earth? 		Yes    No

   Symbol color:           
                                   
                       
                                                                                 


   Notes:



      


      



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