+39Hi,
I base my production runs on FME mapping files, which I create from Workbench workspaces by using "Save As". This way I can mess a little with a the workspace without throwing my
Is it possible to add this 5-click procedure as a nifty custom "macro" in the Workbench GUI toolbar ?
I.e. save workspace as mapping file with the same name and in same folder, prompting for overwrite if required.
Cheers.
Best answer by fmelizard
Hi @lifalin2016 You should post this over at https://knowledge.safe.com/content/idea/list.html Why are you using mapping files instead of a backup workspace?
+21Hi @lifalin2016 You should post this over at https://knowledge.safe.com/content/idea/list.html Why are you using mapping files instead of a backup workspace?
+39Hi @lifalin2016 You should post this over at https://knowledge.safe.com/content/idea/list.html Why are you using mapping files instead of a backup workspace?
Well, I think it's prudent to ask before suggesting something in case it's already achievable :-)
As for the mapping files, I use them because I don't edit them directly. Using mapping files for "production" enables me to edit the workspaces to test things e.g. when implementing new things, before overwriting the corresponding mapping files. A simple and personal development/production system if you will :-)
I'm not familiar with the term "backup workspace". Is that just a file copy ? This would give the same result, but with the added trouble of maintaining different filenames/folders, and the possible unwarranted editing of the copy workspace.
Unfortunately this isn't always achievable, as the WorkspaceRunner doesn't accept mapping files, only workspaces, to be run. I have made an enhancement idea of that issue.
Cheers.
