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When adding the Generic Writer into the Workspace I dont seem to be able to select multiple formats to write to. I can only pick one. 

 

 

FME Desktop 2013 Build 13263

 

 

I have public web forms now but whichever format the user picks from the drop down menu it writes to shape. Because I only have Shape writers in the workspace. So I need to replace the Shape writer with Generic Writer and have it be able to write to shape, file gdb, dxf, dgn. 

 

 

https://fmeserver.ncd.noaa.gov/encdirect_extract_approach.html
Hi,

 

 

that is correct, you can only specify one output format in the Generic Writer. You could, however, publish the format as a public parameter, letting the users select the output format themselves.

 

 

The other strategy would be to have one dedicated Writer for each output format and using a Tester / TestFilter for route your features to the desired Writer, e.g. based on a published parameter.

 

 

David
I have Generic Writer in the navigator and published the format as public parameter, but regardless of which format they select it writers to shape. If you use the generic writer a writer in the navigator, what do you use a writer in the workspace? See attached. http://ocs-gis.ncd.noaa.gov/encdirect_data/generic_writer.png
Hi,

 

 

Which values have you tried passing to the published parameter "format"? An example would be helpful.

 

 

It also seems your workspace could be a case for dynamic schema. Take a look at this article by Mark Ireland for more details. Unless your input and output schema never changes, it could save you a lot of effort.

 

 

David

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