Hi, I would like to convert GML files into shapefiles using FME but have no idea how to do this. Could someone tell me where I could find instructions for this? Many thanks.
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Converting GML to shapefile
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Hi there, I would suggest you start by first trying to generate a workspace using this as a rough guide: https://safe-software.gitbooks.io/introduction-to-fme-desktop/content/2.translations/2.02.generate-workspace.html
The generated workspace might look a bit crazy but its a good place to start. Give it a test to see if it generates the shapefile(s) you want
Here is some more information about how you can work with GML in FME: https://knowledge.safe.com/articles/888/reading-xmlgml.html it might give you some tips on troubleshooting.
It is important to remember that a shapefile can only support one geometry type (points, lines, or polygons etc) so splitting out the geometry types with a GeometryFilter will probably be important.
Good luck!
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Hi there, I would suggest you start by first trying to generate a workspace using this as a rough guide: https://safe-software.gitbooks.io/introduction-to-fme-desktop/content/2.translations/2.02.generate-workspace.html
The generated workspace might look a bit crazy but its a good place to start. Give it a test to see if it generates the shapefile(s) you want
Here is some more information about how you can work with GML in FME: https://knowledge.safe.com/articles/888/reading-xmlgml.html it might give you some tips on troubleshooting.
It is important to remember that a shapefile can only support one geometry type (points, lines, or polygons etc) so splitting out the geometry types with a GeometryFilter will probably be important.
Good luck!