https://github.com/etrusci-org/kmzshuffle
Shuffle the order of placemark's in a folder from Google Earth kmz files.
https://github.com/etrusci-org/kmzshuffle
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Shuffle the order of placemark's in a folder from Google Earth kmz files.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/etrusci-org/kmzshuffle
- Owner: etrusci-org
- License: other
- Created: 2024-05-06T13:13:11.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-06-30T21:01:41.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-01T05:24:19.500Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: google-earth, kmz, kmz-files, python
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 129 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE.md
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README
# kmzshuffle
Shuffle the order of placemark's in a folder from [Google Earth](https://earth.google.com) kmz files.
The original file won't be touched. E.g. if your input file is foo.kmz, the output will be named foo_shuffled.kmz.
**Why**: In Google Earth you can only sort a folder with placemarks by A-Z but not randomize the order. This is my quick solution. Didn't test it much - it works with the files I have and it should also with yours.
You can test with the example files in the [doc directory](./doc).
**Also**: Python's built-in xml module is not my friend, so there you have the answer if the method to accomplish the task irritates you 👽
## Dependencies
- [Python](https://python.org) `>= 3.11.2`
## Usage
```text
kmzshuffle.py [-h] [-i FILEPATH] [-y]
options:
-h, --help show this help message and exit
-i FILEPATH path to the kmz file to read, default: /places.kmz
-y do not ask for confirmation before starting, default: ask for confirmation
```
```bash
# get help
kmzshuffle.py -h
kmzshuffle.py --help
# run with defaults
kmzshuffle.py
# change input file path
kmzshuffle.py -i /path/to/input.kmz
# skip confirmation with
kmzshuffle.py -y
# combine options
kmzshuffle.py -y -i /path/to/input.kmz
```
## Create Placemarks Folder in Google Earth
Create kmz file from a folder with placemarks. Right-click on folder and select *Save Place as...*:
Give it a name and save as kmz:
Run kmzshuffle:
Test shuffled places. Open places_shuffled.kmz in Google Earth again:
## License
[The Unlicense](./LICENSE.md)