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Problem with background map in FME Desktop 2022

  • March 13, 2026
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juliewitmermaps
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I know I’m using an older version but upgrading is not an option. I was using a background map that is no longer supported so trying other ones. 

I have a Bing API key but get this error when attempting to display the background:

“(1):

Python Exception <IndexError>: list index out of range
An error has occurred. Check the logfile above for details
(2):
Python Exception <IndexError>: list index out of range
An error has occurred. Check the logfile above for details”

And I can’t find anything in the log file about it. This error message is listed as a known error for later versions of FME Desktop and Flow, but not for 2022.

Can anyone offer any advice or assistance in getting a simple background map to work?

 

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juliewitmermaps
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An an aside, there is no option to specify the Stadia tile server in my version of FME. I signed up for an API key but there is no way to add it.

 

I’ve also looked at creating my own vector tiles with OSM data following a 2017 presentation on that topic, but it requires a Mac or linux machine for the software (mapnik, tippecanoe, etc.)

Am I just out of luck and not able to view any background map in FME? (I don’t have ArcGIS either).

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