Google Earth within custom C++ Linux application

Question

I am exploring using Google Earth within a C++ application I am writing for Linux. This application would be operating at a very high resolution (approx. 6000 x 3000 pixels). I am confident about the graphics performance of Google Earth in the high resolution and the Linux environment. My question is: What is the best way to integrate Google Earth into my Linux C++ application? I have read about the Google Earth COM API (and that it's outdated now). What would be the preferred method to integrate Google Earth into my application?

Specifics for integration: I am hoping to have the Google Earth in the "background" covering the entire 6000 x 3000 resolution with a small "control box" overlay that will interact with the earth.

Thanks for your responses!

kf

Answer 1

As far as I can tell there are only two APIs to access Google Earth content - the Javascript API, and the Windows based C# API (which seem to just be wrapper classes that call the Javascript API.) I don't know but I believe the Google Maps API to also be in Javascript.

Given that you are in Linux and using C++ my suggestion would be to embed a browser in your app and create C++ wrappers to make the Javascript calls that you need (like the Windows C# API.)

If you start an open source project other people may be willing to help you create C++ wrappers.