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harrison.fine

asked in General

Are 'BADNEWS' Errors Able to Occur Independent of Debug Logging

Hi, I have a few workspaces published up to FME Server that throw an occasional 'BADNEWS' error, but the job still finishes successfully. I have gone through and ensure that debug logging is turned off on each job, and have even republished them to be certain that the setting is not enabled. Can FME jobs still throw a BADNEWS error that is independent of debugging? I am thinking there may be an inherent BADNEWS error that is just part of running an FME workspace. I have gone through and checked all areas suggested by Safe where debug logging may be enabled, and it is disabled in every possible place. Just want to make sure I'm not chasing down something that is a normal part of running a workspace.

FME Server: problems when reading multiple shapefiles with generic reader.

Hi, I have a workspace with a generic reader that reads multiple shapefiles. Everything works fine as long as I run the workspace with FME Desktop, but when I run the workspace with FME Server (Debian Linux) I get an error message like this:2022-1-5 12:43:30 | Shapefile Reader: The .dbf for '/data/fmeshare/resources/system/temp/upload/Tests/crs_fmt_converter.fmw/<username>/060101_BOSCO.shp' could not be found. Reading will continue, but features will not have any attributesI have investigated a bit further and I have discovered that if I upload a single file, everything works fine on FME Server too. Could it be a bug of the reader used by FME Server? I'm using FME Server 2021.2.1 (Build 21797 - linux-x64 ) Thanks!

run my cloud workspace from html page. Get error: Authentication failed: Account is disabled

I adapted code of Upload File In Session example to call my workspace in cloud. I get error message: "Authentication failed: Account is disabled"What am I missing?

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2 years ago

hitesh.patadia

asked in Architecture

SQL server database support on K8S Cluster

Hello, I am newbie to FME and need help on FME setup on Kubernetes cluster. I am refering to HEML chart as mentioned here : https://github.com/safesoftware/helm-charts I see all configuration is related to POSTGRES and nothing related to SQLServer. Can anyone please help how do I deploy FME on Kubernetes which uses SQL server database?

2 years ago

kbraun77Contributor

asked in Automation

How to update or refresh a materialized view?

I am trying to start a scheduled automation to run a refresh script daily, but it is just not working in FME. Trying to run:REFRESH MATERIALIZED VIEW CONCURRENTLY gis.map_filters_mvw WITH DATA; Thank you,Kevin

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2 years ago

kbraun77Contributor

asked in General

Is there a way to export specific logging details for a workspace/Service App? For example, how many times was this specific workspace ran in the last 30 days? How many features in the request? ETC

Update:I was able to use this link to get my reporting workbench started:https://community.safe.com/s/article/Monitoring-FME-Server-Job-Activity-using-the-REST-API

Automatically generating time variables

Hello. I have a workspace that runs locally, which takes two user inputs (stored as user parameters) - a start date (the first date of the PREVIOUS month) and end date (last date of the previous month). When the workspace is run it asks for each date from the user, and they would provide them as '01/03/2022', for example. The dates are then fed into an SQLExecutor and used to help query our database. The workspace is run each month. I would like to run this process automatically on FME server, but to do this obviously a user can't manually specify dates. I therefore need a way for the bench to generate the start and end dates of the previous calendar month. The bench would always be run on or after the first day of the CURRENT month, but not always on the same day (so I can't just use today's date minus a day, for example). I'd prefer to do this in FME, but if it has to be done in the SQLExecutor query that would be fine as well. Thanks in advance.Liam Riddy

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2 years ago

dor1411993Contributor

asked in General

Data Streaming

Hello everyone!I recently saw two very interesting webinars regarding Data Streaming.We want to prepare for our customers proof of concept on the subject.I am looking for a free or low paid data source from which I can extract data and show to our customers.Is there such a data source that can be selected by a particular country, and type of data? (IoT, GPS, etc.).Thank you!@stewartatsafe

How to change the language ?

I have the FME server in english (version 2021 I think) and I would like to change the language. When I open my apps, It asks me "to upload the file" and I would like to put this message in french. How can I do ? Thanks you

1983

2 years ago

allanb

asked in Architecture

Installing FME server in AWS (with ephemeral machines and autoscaling groups)

Is there any guidance on installing FME in AWS? The same question (https://community.safe.com/s/question/0D54Q000080hH8aSAE/installing-fme-server-on-aws) was asked 2 years ago but wasn't answered. Kubernetes and FME Cloud are not options I can use unfortunately. I would like to use ephemeral machines that can scale with demand and be auto-replaced if they become unhealthy. I'd also like to simply replace the servers using newer versions of the AMI when OS patches or FME updates are released (I don't want long running servers that I have to nurse and treat as pets). I would like separate auto scaling groups for the engines so I can spin up as many as I want when they're needed and don't have to run more powerful (and expensive) servers when their not required. I might potentially have multiple queues for different types of engine (maybe with different operating systems). I'd need to be able to inspect the queue to know when to scale out/in. I've looked at doi

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2 years ago

pmcphersonContributor

asked in Automation

Pass datetime value in Webhook JSON Body to datetime workspace?

I have a working Automation that is triggered by either a Schedule block or a Webhook block. It includes a number of "run workspace" actions in series, the first of which currently includes user parameters with values that are fixed in the Automation, one of which is a datetime parameter. I would like to pass a datetime value in the body of the webhook POST, but it appears the first workspace block does not show the "Use a value from upstream keys" for the datetime user parameter, presumably because it is not an ordinary string. Is there a way to accomplish this without changing the user parameter in the workspace to an ordinary string?

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2 years ago

lancecContributor

asked in Automation

Notifications - how to run a workspace on FME Server 2018 using parameter from Directory Watch

I have a directory watch on a network folder and I can successfully trigger the subscription by adding a file to that folder. I can see that the workspace is triggered as well. However, what I'm still trying to figure out is how to pass the path and file name of the zip file placed in it to the workspace. What would the input parameter need to be set as in the workspace? Currently I have it set to a published user parameter with no default value. In the subscription configuration, the "Source Zip File" parameter is set to "Get Value from Topic Message". However, that parameter evaluations to the path of the JSON file created with the topic is published to, not the zip file path. From the log:FME Configuration: Command line arguments are `fme' `Test\\LaTaxTableImportForDirectoryWatcherWBR\\LaTaxTableImportForDirectoryWatcherWBR.fmw' `--SourceZip' `$(FME_SHAREDRESOURCE_SYSTEM)temp/subscriptions/c2177f37ebd94805bd9717d51d228e46.json' `--FME_TOP

2 years ago

stefan_24

asked in Architecture

Can I make custom installed python packages available to all users under windows?

I found in the documentation that the recommended destination for installed custom python packages is: Windows: C:\\Users\\<user>\\Documents\\FME\\Plugins\\Python How would I make the packages available to all users of the computer? Help page: https://docs.safe.com/fme/html/FME_Desktop_Documentation/FME_Workbench/Workbench/Installing-Python-Packages.htm Best regards,Stefan

FME Server Automation isn't seeing Workspace Parameters

I am trying to setup a workspace automation but when i point it to the workspace i want to run it says there are "No Parameters Available" for me to establish. However, when i navigate to the Workspace itself (outside of an automation) I see all of the parameters. I recently upgraded to FME Server 2021.2 and am using Workbench 2021.2 as well. It is an existing Workspace that was authored in a previous release. I opened it in 2021.2 and published it. I copied the contents into an entirely new workspace and published that with the same issue. I authored a simple workspace (XLS->FFS) and the Parameters showed up as expected so I think it may be something to do with the Workspace. It is rather large and I dont want to have to redo the entire thing. Any help would be much appreciated.

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2 years ago

rob_m_esriukContributor

asked in General

Guidance on formatting HTTP request to run a download service

HiI have a workbench published as a download service and i can run it from the address bar in my browser using... http://<server>//fmedatadownload/<repository>/<Workbench>.fmw?--TIMESERIES%20%22OP%22where the parameter --TIMESERIES "OP" is as specified in the FMW. however this parameter is ignored it appears.I eventually want to run this from the HTTPCaller and there I can't seem to avoid getting "=" between the name and value which again is ignored. So, i guess the questions is how do I translate workbench parameters to add to the url string?

2 years ago

rebeccagiannuzzContributor

asked in Security

I am running an FME 2019.2 workbench using task scheduler but it's not working. The error is below. Issue is not the user since the same user is running other tasks. Only occurs with FME workbenches.

The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID {228826AF-02E1-4226-A9E0-99A855E455A6} and APPID {2FD08A73-D1F1-43EB-B888-24C2496F95FD} to the user <user> SID (S-1-5-21-73586283-1409082233-725345543-564895) from address LocalHost (Using LRPC) running in the application container Unavailable SID (Unavailable). This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.

Get FME Server Job id in current workspace.

Hello, Is it possible to get the FME JOB ID from inside the currently running workspace? I have a database that should be updated multiple times during a workspaces run. I would like to update this database from within the workspace itself, but one of the parameters I need is the the FME job id and I cant seem to find a way to get it from within the workspace. Thanks,Samuel

How to change writer name in a data download service?

Dear all, I am currently facing a strange behaviour with my writers parameters.I have a got a workspace writing 2 distinct text files in the same destination folder.When publishing the workspace with a data download service in FME Server, I cannot distinguish them because both are <not set> [TEXLINE]Any idea where I can set up kind of an alias or name? Thanks in advance to the FME community.

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2 years ago

brendannealParticipant

asked in General

Enabling "Resource" tab in workspace application.

How do you enable "Resources" tab within workspace application?If I run my workspace in FME Server and want to input source file > Browse Resources.I get the Resources tab (highlighted in Yellow)I have created a workspace application and when you select > Browse Resources. I don't get the "Resources" tab in the application? I'm pretty sure it probably has something to do with how the Resources are shared in FME Server, I have pretty much shared I believe out to everyone in FME Server. Example of resource sharing below: Pretty new to FME Server so I'm sure it is a very easy change.Thanks in advanceBrendan

Receving a unzip excel file with Datadownload

Hi, I'm currently sending a excel file via a XlSXW writer with FME SERVER. I am able to receive it with fmedatadownload as a zip file. Is there anyway to received it unzip, just as a .xlsx? I saw in the documentation the following:The download is returned as a zip (compressed archive) file for the following reasons:The result is a number of output datasets (not just one dataset).Folder-based datasets do not consist of a single file; for example, ESRI Shape format has files with the extension .shp, .shx, .dbf, and some others.Even file-based datasets may consist of more than one file; for example, a GML dataset includes both a GML file and an XSD (XML Schema Definition) file. So my guess is that its not possible to receive it unzip. Thank you in advance, Ian

Workbenches using Download Service not providing download result links

We have several workbenches on server that we had set up to use the Download service to allow us to extract sections of national datasets for queries and plan production purposes. However, recently they have stopped providing the download links to the results and any new workbenches we've published to the server are also unable to provide links to download (these have also been set up with the download service). The workbenches are able produce the results, it's just not returning any links.Any ideas on what could be causing this would be appreciated.

How can I retrieve an XML that was sent to an FME Server Workspace which was initiated by a webhook but never run (aborted)?

I have a workspace on FME Server which is initiated by a webhook. There is always an XML that comes with the webhook. The XML is passed into a parameter for the workspace. The workspace parses the XML and processes it into a database. Occasionally, the workspace fails or is aborted. I would like to try to run that workspace again or at the very least extract the XML payload. When the workspace fails (could be because the XML had an incorrect value or there were network issues), is there any way that I can retrieve the XML? Further, and this is probably more critical, if the workspace has been aborted (perhaps it was accidentally cleared from the queue), can I retrieve the XML? Or reprocess the message somehow? If I try to resubmit the failed job again , it doesn't seem to have the XML anymore. Or do I have to send the message again from it's source (Maximo)?

2 years ago

namanpatel

asked in General

Linux FME Engine Windows FIleshare

We do have FME Server setup on Ubuntu OS, and some of our big data stores are in windows file shares AWS FsX. Our users would like to access windows fileshare from FME workspaces in the FME server. Any ideas on how we can achieve this?

FME Server and Spring4Shell vulnerability

Is FME Server affected by the recent vulnerability discovered in Spring Core? https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/new-spring4shell-vulnerability-confirmed-what-it-is-and-how-to-be-prepared

FME Server Engine Python Module - ModuleNotFoundError

Hi, Our FME Server infrastructure is deployed in AWS on Docker, Core is running on dedicated EC2 with docker and engines are running on docker + EC2 which starts as users start the job. I have a user who has a workflow that uses python script. We followed the documentation and asked the user to upload the module to Resource>Engine>Plugins>Python FOlder. After uploading the module user is still facing the error. I am suspecting this is related to the path where the module is and where the script is looking for the module. Most likely, I am not the first one to encounter this but I could not find any documentation or community post with examples that can help us solve this situation. Any pointers? Thank you in advance. -Naman.

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