I simply want to create a .CSV reader that should read the following dataset:
$(FME_MF_DIR)DIDOK\didok.csv
My workbench is on a network disk P: let’s say P:/myworkbench.fmw so I expected that $(FME_MF_DIR) will be P:/.
But instead $(FME_MF_DIR) is resolved to C:\Users\MyUsername\AppData\Local\Temp.
So I guess that FME temporarily copy the workbench into C:\Users\MyUsername\AppData\Local\Temp ? How to prevent this behaviour ?
Sounds like unexpected behavior to me. I just tested with a network folder and a network disk and both are working. It might be good to contact FME support or hope they see your question here. It might also be useful to add your FME version. I tested on FME 2021.2 and couldn't reproduce what you are experiencing.
Oh yeah and before I forget, I tested using the Featurereader transformer.
Reading through here:
https://support.safe.com/hc/en-us/articles/25407482070541-FME-MF-DIR-predefined-parameter-macro
Specifically under ‘How FME helps avoid problems’, it implies things might get a little bit confused if moved using Windows Explorer and/or saved in another location using Save As.
Not sure if its a solution, but may help figure it out