OT: google maps

[vqdriver]

anyone know how to rotate the view so north isn't always up? seems like a simple thing to do that im just missing. don't see a compass or anything.

[kramnnim]

On what device?

[vqdriver]

Desktop pc.
Mobile apps are fine

[ergott]

install Google Earth

[R3awak3n]

https://support.google.com/maps/forum/AAAAQuUrST88DOpIGZ2zTk/?hl=en


Maybe this?

[vqdriver]

yeah, saw that thread too. problem is that i don't get the compass in the corner.

[ergott]

Look at the date of that thread.

[thermalattorney]

Open up google maps.
Click on Satellite in lower left corner
Hold CTRL key and drag to rotate
To reset your view click on the compass on the lower right

[ergott]

Open up google maps.
Click on Satellite in lower left corner
Hold CTRL key and drag to rotate
To reset your view click on the compass on the lower right

Wow, nice! Looks like Earth standalone program

[vqdriver]

Open up google maps.
Click on Satellite in lower left corner
Hold CTRL key and drag to rotate
To reset your view click on the compass on the lower right

no go. just pans around like with the map.
i wonder..... which browser are you using to do that? i'm on firefox

[ergott]

I have that feature and I'm using Chrome. Probably exclusive to browser.