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nath
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nathContributor
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Fanout in writer fails 2025.1.1

HiSomething strange. I just wanted to write shapefiles with a fanout based on a field in the attributes, and that no longer works.  No errors, it creates the folders in the specified location but does not fill them.  It selects one and ignores the rest. I don't understand. I've used it a million times and never had any problems.  Has anyone else noticed this? Is it the version or is it me?

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DanAtSafe
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earlw
Contributor
earlwContributor
asked in Community Q+A
One more attempt to get the August Calendar Badge [Bingo]

Hi All,I hope FME will clean up posts after this…In Australia and tried posting on the 26th, 27th and 28th(today).I struck out on the ‘Are you smarter than ChatGPT’ quiz… the timed aspect was a killer. 

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mark2atsafe
Safer
sguru7667
Contributor
sguru7667Contributor
asked in Community Q+A
How many people participating inFME Community BINGO , I like to know country Wise

How many people participating inFME Community BINGO , I like to know country Wise>Start with me :I am from India

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sguru7667
Contributor
earlw
Contributor
earlwContributor
asked in Community Q+A
August Calendar Badge - What Timezone?

Hi All,Just after the August Calendar Badge in Bingo.“Did you know that each month has a specific date on which posting earns you a special community badge? To complete this square, simply earn the badge for August.” Does anyone know if it is timezone specific?

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jackyd
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virtualcitymatt
Celebrity
virtualcitymattCelebrity
posted in Community Q+A
Tester of TestFilter: Thoughts?

Probably splitting hairs here but I’m wondering what peoples preferences are for Tester vs TestFilterI have a Tester where I’m testing for someAttribute = someValue. this is case one. case two is where is fails the test.As it is on it’s own it’s not clear at all why or what the point of the test is. Using a TestFilter would let me define the output port names making it much clearer as to the purpose of the test without needing an annotation.Thoughts? Does anyone do this for the sake of clarity in a workspace? 

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rchoucroun
Contributor
arenscott
Contributor
arenscottContributor
asked in Community Q+A
Sharing FME discoveries, findings and knowhow

Hello, I find FME forums very helpful for problem solving and rectification of technical issues. I was wonderingif there is a space less about technical issues and inquiries, and more about tips, tricks, and generally fun/informative FME information folks might want to share.

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mark2atsafe
Safer
virtualcitymatt
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virtualcitymattCelebrity
posted in Community Q+A
Is writing python becoming easier than just making a workspace now that we have AI? 

I’ve been finding lately that having an AI write code for me and just run it is becoming almost trivial, and as an FME user it’s starting to make me feel pretty obsolete. Of course there are still a tonne of caveats and you still need to be careful, but with the recent rollout of Visual Studio’s “Agent” mode to everyone the reality is fast approaching that it may be easier to create a free python based application to do a specific task than to write a workspace. Understanding these AI tools well is hands down just going to make you much more productive. But this can only be true is you can actually use them in your work which in the FME world it’s so far not so easy.For me one of the main benefits of using FME is that I don’t need to spend time writing code, but now that I can have the AI do much of the work I’m really wondering about the future of FME - Especially to juniors - If someone has to spend time learning FME vs asking an AI to create a python app to do the same why would the

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pepato
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evoteck
Enthusiast
evoteckEnthusiast
asked in Community Q+A
what process can I use in redeeming today's batch.

Redeem your badge: community.safe.com | Today’s code: 0RGAWX

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danielleatsafe
Safer
takashi
Evangelist
takashi
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Where has the Documentation site gone?

The new Community site looks good, but I cannot find the Documentation site.Can you inform me the URL?

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seanaxmcguire
BANNED
galigis
Enthusiast
galigisEnthusiast
asked in Community Q+A
All questions go now to moderators to approve?

Hi All,I have just posted a technical question and the FME platform showed a text box saying that my question has gone to the moderator to approve?Has this new workaround been recently implemented? or maybe the hyperlinks included in the post need to be checked? Just wanted to confirm :) 

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liamfez
Influencer
liamfez
Influencer
liamfezInfluencer
asked in Community Q+A
Dark Mode for Community

I would be interested in a dark/night mode for the community. This may be something that is already on the roadmap for future development. Perhaps another community poll could help determine how many others would also like a dark mode in the future?

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mark2atsafe
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galigis
Enthusiast
galigisEnthusiast
asked in Community Q+A
Edit existing FME Community questions

Hi All,With the new FME Community platform, I’m not finding the EDIT button to make changes in my existing questions,Does anyone know how to edit the questions now? 

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nielsgerrits
VIP
vxn43
Supporter
vxn43Supporter
asked in Community Q+A
Where has the FME Customer Support Page gone?

Submit Case  My Cases I can access it here: Technical Support | FME Support Center (safe.com) But are there plans to include it in the new FME Community Page? (as a link in the banner at the top of the page)

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danilo_fme
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