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Deploying FME Flow using Flow Apps or the REST API

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gjaguilarContributor

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Error 502 Bad Gateway when trying to access https://hostname.mydomain.eu/fmeserver

Hello everyoneWe have a problem, we upgraded from FME Server 2022 to FME Flow 2024.1.1FME Flow was installed on a virtual machine in Azure, after doing the express installation it was configured to use a .pfx certificate and HTTPS according to the documentation (https://support.safe.com/hc/en-us/articles/25407434854157-Configuring-FME-Flow-for-HTTPS-Using-a-PFX-or-P12-Certificate)In the fmeServerConfig.txt file it was assigned to FME_SERVER_WEB_URL=https://<hostname>:443From that machine we tried accessing using https://<hostname>/fmeserver/ and it works fineFrom any other computer we used https://<hostname>.mydomain.eu/fmeserver/ and it worked but now this gives an error 502 Bad GatewayIs it a DNS error or are we missing something to configure in FME Flow? Thanks in advance

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9 hours ago

digit42Contributor

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FME FLOW Restore Backup fails after upgrade from 2023.1 to 2024.2

Hello,I just performed an upgrade from FME FLOW 2023.1 to version 2024.2 and now I have a big problem because I can’t restore the backup I made before upgrading.The restore process fails with The system restore failed for the following reason:The export location provided is invalid.The error message in the History list saysCOM.safe.fmeserver.configuration.migration.FMEConfigurationException: java.lang.NullPointerException: inputStreamin a red box just above the heading “Failure”.The log just states Unable to extract import package. The backup.fsconfig is a quite large file (15 GB) because I forgot to remove some raster files from the resources before creating the backup. I copied it manually to the resources/Backup folder so I can select it from there for restoring instead of uploading. Nonetheless it won’t restore.I can unzip the file and see its content, so the archive itself is seemingly OK. What I did try:Unzipped the file to a directory, removed the raster files from the created s

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2 days ago

tb09114Contributor

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Missing plugins after fresh FME Flow installation

After a fresh installation of FME Flow 2024.1.2.1 are we (at least) missing the following two libraries:DateTimeFormat_func.dll DateTimeNow_func.dllAny idea where I can get these dll’s from so I can add them to the plugin directory of the server?

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6 days ago

tb09114Contributor

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WORKSPACE_NAME dereferenced?

We just installed FME Flow 2024.1.2.1 on a Windows machine and I published a workspace. Running the workspace immediately ends in:Undefined macro `WORKSPACE_NAME' dereferenced in file `flow_testing\sqlserver_test_delete\sqlserver_test_delete.fmw' The workspace was published from an ArcGIS Interoperability Workbench [FME(R) 2024.0.1.0 (20240328 - Build 24202 - WIN64)], but I tried the same from FME Form 2024.2. The result is the same. The workspace is as simple as it gets. Just a reader and a writer, and the error appears independent if there is a name for the workspace set or not. Can somebody please point me the right direction to solve the issue?

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7 days ago

lifalin2016Contributor

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FME Form 2024 fails to connect to FME Server 2022?

Hi All.Our FME servers are still running 2022.2, but I need to run a specific job in FME Form 2024.1, and have it execute a workspace on the server.But the workspace refuses to connect to the server. This happens regardless of using FMEServerJobSubmitter (as copied from an old workspace), or a brand new FMEFlowJobSubmitter.The web connection used is saved in an older version (2020-2022), and works there. I tried to create and use a new connection in 2024, but that also fails.What caveats are present when trying to connect 2024 to a 2022 server ?Any insights and experiences are welcome.Cheers, Lars I.

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7 days ago

koenContributor

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Module 'realdwg/REALDWG' is unavailable for use with this FME edition (FME Flow 2024.2)

After upgrading FME Flow to 2024.2 some of our workspaces fail with the following error:WARN |Library 'F:\FMEFlow\Server\fme\plugins/realdwg/REALDWG.dll' was found but could not be loaded. Ensure that all the dependent modules exist for this library WARN |Could not load module 'F:\FMEFlow\Server\fme\plugins/realdwg/REALDWG.dll' : 'The specified module could not be found' WARN |Could not load module 'F:\FMEFlow\Server\fme\realdwg/REALDWG.dll' : 'The specified module could not be found' ERROR |Module 'realdwg/REALDWG' is unavailable for use with this FME editionSeems like RealDWG and AUTOCAD_OD readers/writers do not work anymore. -Is this a known issue/bug?-Is RealDwg not supported anymore? It does work in FME Form 2024.2

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7 days ago

carmijoContributor

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Compatibility of FME Flow 2024.1 with ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9.1: Arcpy and ArcGIS API Functionality

I’m considering updating FME Flow to version 2024.1 on a server where we currently have ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9.1 installed. Some of my workspaces utilize Arcpy and the ArcGIS API for Python.Based on the compatibility table, ArcGIS Enterprise 10.9.1 is compatible with FME 2021.2, but not with FME 2024.1.Can anyone clarify whether Arcpy and the ArcGIS API for Python will function properly with FME Flow 2024.1 in this setup? Are there any known issues I should be aware of?https://support.safe.com/hc/en-us/articles/25407724093837-Notes-on-FME-and-Esri-Versions-and-Compatibility

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12 days ago

djmcdermottContributor

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Unable to connect to FME Flow

Hello FME’ers.We recently upgraded our FME Flow and FME Form instances from 2023.1 to 2024.1 (Build 24622). FME Flow is installed as an express installation on single Windows Server 2016 and is configured to use HTTPS and Azure AD. FME Form is also installed on the server and my laptop. When testing the connection from Form to Flow on my laptop everything was fine. I way able to connect and upload/download workbenches. However, I am unable to do the same on the server itself. When connecting as Admin, I get:Login failed (Connection Error) - Unable to connect to FME Flow.When trying to connect was my user I get:Connection Storage: Request to update access token failed. (HTTP Error 'HTTP/1.1 400')I then went to refresh the Azure AD connection and got the following error:Server's certificate does not match the URL.Client does not have access to any certificates from the following issuers:Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2Go Daddy Root Certificate Authority - G2I am able to get to

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16 days ago

matthewbContributor

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Can I use Fetch in Version Control to write new workbenches to my Production Environment?

We are in the process of setting up our production environment. I have enabled version control in Dev and have been committing/pushing my workbench edits to our external GIS repository. I have connected our production environment to the same repository, but Fetch doesn’t pull down the workbenches. Is that normal behavior, as is that user-error? I know I can make a Project file and move them, but was wondering if I’m doing something wrong.

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29 days ago

nchapContributor

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FME Flow Error: SDE Database Connection & Resource Path

We are converting a number of GIS-focused Automations in FME Flow 2024.0 to use the new SDE Database Connections instead of the old PATH resource. FME Flow is returning an error when attempting to read the new database connection properties: ‘An error occurred while attempting to retrieve the connection parameters from the connection file’ For each of the FME Flow Database Connections, we used an FME Resource, ‘SDE_GISD’, for the path reference for the connection file. We found if we use a UNC path instead of the FME Flow resource it works as expected. Is this a limitation or are we doing something wrong?Connection works as expected on local host, local server host, and with UNC path for the database connection within FME Flow. Just not with using a Resource path in the connection.Error:315 2024-7-31 11:51:25 | Opening the Esri Geodatabase reader 316 2024-7-31 11:51:25 | An ArcGIS license is already checked out. The product checked out is 'ArcServer' 317 2024-7-31 11:51:25

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1 month ago

ebygommContributor

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FME Flow - HTTPCaller reporting no proxy set up

Running FME Flow 2024.1Trying to make a simple http request and the following error is returned 60 2024-10-9 15:52:34 | HTTPCaller (HTTPFactory): [1]: HTTP transfer error: Timeout was reached 61 2024-10-9 15:52:34 | HTTPCaller (HTTPFactory): [1]: Please ensure that your network connection is properly set up 62 2024-10-9 15:52:34 | HTTPCaller (HTTPFactory): [1]: No proxy settings have been entered. If you require a proxy to access external URLs, please ensure the appropriate information has been entered The correct settings have been set under System Configuration > Network & Email > Proxy The server has been restarted since these were set A workspace making the request within a python caller within an FME workspace works successfully The request is to ArcGISOnline and we can successfully connect to AGOL using a featurereader and an ESRI ArcGIS Online web connection We can access the url directly from the serverAm I missing something obvious (I’d be very please

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1 month ago

ebygommContributor

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JMS Connection to WebMethods using Software AG (Nirvana) - FMEFlow2024.1

Recently upgraded our Dev environment to FME Flow 2024.1 (in situ)Previously we were connecting to WebMethods using Software AG(Nirvana)After installation, relevant .jar files have been added to the jms directory on the serverHowever, there is no connectivity.The error received isOM.safe.fmeserver.plugin.jms.JMSClientException: javax.naming.CommunicationException: JNDI setup failed on RNAME=nsps:REDACTED [Root exception is com.pcbsys.nirvana.client.nRealmUnreachableException: Realm is currently not reachable:Realm was still unreachable after max retry count - 0]This doesn’t appear to be hugely helpful as you get the exact same error if you use an incorrect provider URL. I can’t see anything in the logs that provides any additional informationAll evidence points to the location being reachable (testnet connection in powershell from the server) @steveatsafe - any ideas?

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1 month ago

mohameddridiObserver

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FME Server - health check fails using API V4

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1 month ago

jhawksContributor

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Upgrade? How do we know how pre upgrade how many Transforms will need to be upgraded?

2022.0.0.2 > Flow 2024.1 Is there a way to tell how many transformers will need to be upgraded?

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1 month ago

raymondbrunnerContributor

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SQL Creator/Executor using an ArcSDE connection works in FME Form but is unsuccessful when published to FME Flow

Our FME Form installations are able to establish ArcSDE connections with a SQL creator to our enterprise SQL Server geodatabase and perform SQL Select statements.When these workspaces are published to Flow the following warnings are received and the records are not read:“Esri Geodatabase: ArcMap has limited SQL functionality and may not be able to process query 'SELECT CPSUPV,CPTECH FROM AICC.GLP_BDinfo'. Consider installing ArcGIS Pro for broader SQL functionality”FME Flow is able to use the same ArcSDE connections, and read records with an ArcSDE Reader from our enterprise SQL Server geodatabase. It only seems to complain when we attempt to execute SQL through the connection with a SQL Creator or Executor.Additionally, FME Flow successfully executes SQL statements using SQL Creators/Executors against the enterprise geodatabase when connecting via a Microsoft SQL Server Non-Spatial format connection.Is there a configuration that could be addressed on the Flow Servers to enable SQL Cr

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1 month ago

joschObserver

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FME Remote Engine Services - How to build Docker Image and Container?

Hey!I’m faced with the challenge of deploying FME Remote Engine Services (RES) in a hybride cloud scenario. In this scenario, Windows/Linux VMs are not an option and I came up with the idea of packaging RES in a Ubuntu-based Docker Image for a containerized deployment.My approach is to use silent install with a cfg-file like officially supported for FME Flow installation on a Ubuntu base image. However, I’m adapting it for the Remote Engine Services, which are shipped as a *.run file.Unfortunately, there is no official documentation/support for the Docker part and I had to build my custom image. However, I was wondering if anyone out there has tried something like this?Why is this not officially supported by @safe @safesoftware (yet)? Seems like a low hanging fruit - for FME Flow dockerfile is provided officially and it is much more complex…Added this as an idea: FME Remote Engine Services as Docker/Kubernetes Deployment | SafeSoftware Community

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1 month ago

annette2Contributor

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If we upgrade the current license manager will it still work with 2022.2

Hi all,We are planning the release of our upgrade FME 2024 package and the upgrade of our license manager.If we go ahead and upgrade the license manager will it still work with the older 2022 clients?We have a short overlap period during testing where both versions are in use.Thanks,Annette

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1 month ago

ecxContributor

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How to extract FeatureReader/Writer parameters using FMEFlow Rest API v3

Hello, I currently have a workbench that extracts all of my job history, auotmations, dataEndpoints (readers/writers) which I feed into a powerBI dashboard so I can more easily track data i/o, and jobs via using httpcallers and the fme flow rest api v3.I have just realised there is a issue with this, FeatureReaders, FeatureWriters, SQLExecutors and SQLCreators are excluded when using get “/repositories/{repository}/items/{item}/datasets/{dtype}”… to extract my readers/writers, dtype refers to source or destination, which is only assigned to readers and writers.The issue is FeatureReaders and FeatureWriter are transformers, they are not included in this output!What other methods can I use to extract these parameters from the FeatureReaders/FeatureWriters? (source/destination datasets specifically)

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1 month ago

ebygommContributor

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Upgrading FME Flow - dropping database configured on own server

Is there a reason the FME database user has to be dropped and recreated when upgrading FME Flow, as opposed to just dropping all the schema objects? Is it just because it’s simpler to drop and recreate?

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2 months ago

mmccartContributor

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Changing FME Flow .war Files for URL Change

This is what I was going to post in FME Communities. Please change anything that doesn't make sense as I may have used terminology wrong:We are currently deploying FME Flow 2024.1.1 and will need to run FME Server 2022.2 in parallel for the next few months while we migrate workspaces/solutions over to Flow. With that in mind, we were curious about changing the URL of FME Flow from https://DOMAIN/fmeserver to https://DOMAIN/fmeflow by changing the fmeserver.war file name to fmeflow.war and redeploying Tomcat. Note: We’re using our own version of Tomcat and have a distributed deployment setup. We were able to get the new ‘fmeflow’ URL to work with this new .war file and subsequent folders. Our question is: Are there hard-coded elements that we would need to look out for and change to ensure all functions/elements work in FME Flow?

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2 months ago

gis_midwestContributor

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FME Flow v2023.2 fails to overwrite existing version of file previously uploaded

I’ve just upgraded FME Flow to v2023.2 Build 23774. One of my users found that they were not getting any results for a workbench that was working before the upgrade and had been run by others users, including themselves, after the upgrade. In researching this particular case I found that the user was had uploaded a file as an input for the workbench, that was the same as an existing uploaded file, however in this case the naming of the files were the same except that one had the filename in all UPPER case, while the other filename was in a mix of UPPER and LOWER case. Upon running the workbench the user is not made aware that the upload of the file has in fact failed (the original version on Flow is maintained as it was) but sees that the workbench has failed with an error indicating the file could not be located. Has anyone else seen this or can replicate it.It seems like there is a different set of rules in place for uploading files as opposed to reading files. The reading of file

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2 months ago

brian.atuhContributor

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FME Flow 2023.2.1 - 'FME Flow is not ready yet. Try again later.'

Seeing the message ‘FME Flow is not ready yet. Try again later.’ after installing FME Flow 2023.2.1.Tried restarting services and server but no luck.Has anyone else seen this, and found the cause/solution?

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2 months ago

bjoernContributor

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FME Flow HTML report after translation

Hello FME community,I have a workspace that uses the FileCopyWriter to move files from folder a to folder b. After that, FME Flow should show the user an HTML report showing which files were moved and the path.I thought I could use data streaming service for this. But then the files are written to a ZIP file instead of being moved to the correct folder. The HTML-report is in this ZIP file too.So is there a way to achieve my goal or is this impossible?Thanks for any help

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2 months ago

paalpedersenContributor

asked in Deployment

Another parameter bug

Ok,So we are still using FME flow 2023.2. And its been a while since making those choice parameters. So I thought I would make one to select environment. So the display settings is important to be short and cool, while the value can be long and hard. so I published the workspace as a datastreaming service, and thought for sure my param value should be that of the display values. but no, datastreaming wants my full grose value as an input. This is so annoying, is this fixed in 2024 version? and where is the bug report form?I dont like negative posts, but I have no choice now..

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2 months ago

timboberooskyContributor

asked in Deployment

FME Server 2019 MSI

I’m looking to uninstall FME Server 2019.1.3.1 from an old machine. When it was originally installed, it came as an executable file, not msi. Uninstalling from Programs and Features brings up the below message, and if I attempt using the exe instead, it unpacks everything and then gives me the same message. Is there an actual .msi for this? The Safe downloads site only goes to v2021, and even then it’s an exe not an msi.Thanks!

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2 months ago

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