# Find the Z value (elevation) of an object already drawn

**URL:** <https://forums.sketchup.com/t/find-the-z-value-elevation-of-an-object-already-drawn/12608>\
**Category:** SketchUp\
**Tags:** geolocation, georeference\
**Created:** [June 30, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/find-the-z-value-elevation-of-an-object-already-drawn/12608 "2015-06-30T02:04:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Geo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/sketchup/user_avatar/forums.sketchup.com/geo/32/82_2.png) [@Geo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Geo)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2015, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/find-the-z-value-elevation-of-an-object-already-drawn/12608/3 "2015-06-30T02:27:27Z")

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> [@jishica](#):
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> I just want to be able to pick a point on an object and know its elevation.

When attached to an endpoint the default text of the Text Tool displays the coordinates of the point.  
You’ll find the Query Tool is far less cumbersome.

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> [@jishica](#):
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> And, if I have brought in GoogleEarth as a geolocation, will that also retain elevational data?

The Z of imported GE terrain is relative to the SketchUp Origin [0,0,0]  
It doesn’t reflect real world elevation above sea level.

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You might find this extension of interest.  
[_ **Coords-Tag from Datum v3.4** _](http://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=coordstexttagtoolfromdatum) by TIG

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