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I'm trying to write new (Insert) features to a Utility Network feature service using the Portal writer and it doesn't appear to be preserving global ids despite my parameter setting to do so. The issue appears to exist on all layers in the service. I've tried connecting to Portal via 'Web Connection' and with 'Generate Token' parameters and see the same result. I am connecting to a branch version and not DEFAULT. I can confirm that Globals are not coming over as expected on the version.I've got some Fiddler screengrabs as well if that's helpful.Thanks all.

Hi folks,In my situation, I am using JSONExtractor but the JSON queries differ between the testing and production environments. Rather than creating and maintaining two separate FME scripts, I prefer to define the target attributes and JSON queries in a database. This way, the correct configuration is used based on the environment's database.However, the challenge is that multiple rows of configuration records are retrieved (with target attributes and JSON queries as table columns). Is there an example that shows how to convert these database records and assign them to the JSONExtractor in a generic way?Thank you very much!

Hello,Hope for your advice how to implement my idea.I have an FME workbench that is triggered by web application. In case workbench failed, I need to update a record in PostgreSQL database. I wander how I can implement this, because if process already failed, how I can run SQLexecutor transformer after that?I thought about Automation, but what would be the trigger in this case? I don’t see anything suitable in the list. Taking into account that I don’t need to run workbench by trigger, since it is triggered by user in web application.The main need is to let application know that FME workbench has failed. There might be some obvious solution for this which I don’t know :)  

Hello Forum, What is the best method for moving an entire folder (which includes subfolders, each containing files) from location A to location B? I’ve looked into File Copy, but that doesn’t seem to do the job. Well, I couldn’t see how it can told to do so. In addition there didn't appear to be a writing option (to set the destination location) within it. I’ve also look into the ‘Select Multiple Folders/Files option in FeatureReader. I can see that I can select an entire folder but it’s asking for a Format. Typically when using a FeatureReader, say for reading in a shapefile, I’d choose ESRI Shapefile. But this is different. Here I’m picking an entire folder with contents. So, what ‘format’ would I choose, if indeed this is the right approach? I’m  keen to get this sorted as I need to place a schedule on to it through FME Flow. Thanks,Stuart

How to assign RED colour to this cell in final output of EXCEL file. Because TESTFILTER have filtered this Column, whatever Rows are there, irrespective value inside the cell i would like to assign RED colour to the CELL marked with a Blue circle inside final excel file,     this is default OUTPUT  This is how I WANT 

Hello,I am trying to write several files in NetCDF format with FeatureWritter; but after writing the first one it gives me this error: NetCDF writer: Failed to define variable. The error was 'NetCDF: String match to name in use' If anyone has experienced this and can help me First of all, Thanks

When I open an “old” FME workspace in FME 2024 I get the following confusing dialog:attributes unsupportedIt is related to a Bufferer and what I want to do is use fme_geometry in a subsequent Tester to find out if the feature has become a donut.So I wondered if “fme_geometry” is deprecated, but it doesn’t seem so.What is this all about ? What are disabled attributes ? If I leave them enabled: why can I do so ? Who disables the attribute ?I use FME for 20 years now and I am completely confused.

We’re currently experience FME 2 minute+  freezes when we add an Esri GDB reader to a workbench, then press the ellipses to browse to the location.  This only happens in the dialog if we have selected Esri Geodatabase (File Geodb) as the Format.  We have found a work around of pasting the GDB path into the dialog box but we still experience a 30+ second pause when we hit Parameters/Tables.  This takes a substantial time to load. The issue is decreased when a gdb reader is added to a brand new workbench.   

Hey there,I’ve been struggling with a geometry problem. Here’s the thing :)I’m merging two datasets of building polygons. Both come from SDE geodatabases and both appear fine in Esri ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.When I put theses geometries through a PointOnAreaOverlayer, some polygons, when written to a file geodatabase have weird behaviours in ArcMap and Pro.Their contour draws OK but they don’t fill ! 🤣 The way I solved the problem was by using a GeometryExtractor before the PointOnAreaOverlayer and GeometryReplacer after it. To me this is weird, eventhough I know there are problematic geometries in there. Besides, I tried to solve the problem with a GeometryValidator but that create many more errors. 🙄 If you have any insights about this, I’ll be happy.

Hello, I would like to export my FME workspace (see image below) in order to integrate it in the appendices of a technical report. Is there a way to do so apart the "Print"? Printing the workspace sadly does not work since it is quite large and would then become very small and unreadable. Any alternative? Can be either exported in a text format or a reduce graphic format...  

Hi All, https://support.safe.com/hc/en-us/articles/25407773286157-FME-CIM-XML-for-Electric-Utilities The link mentioned above offers valuable insights about the process of transferring data into XML format specifically designed for CIM electric utilities.  Upon constant verification, "61970cim18v02_61968cim14v00" is mentioned in cim.xsd file. This seem to indicate that the CIM version is of version 14 (version 0)? I am seeking assistance to determine the specific CIM version associated with the link provided. Understanding the appropriate CIM version is crucial for ensuring compatibility and seamless integration within the current system. Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated, as it will streamline the process of identifying and implementing the correct CIM version, thereby enhancing the overall functionality and efficiency of the system. Thank you in advance for your support and assistance in clarifying the CIM version associated with this link.

Hello everyone,I am currently working on migrating sewer utility data from an AutoCAD Civil 3D (2022) DWG file into the Esri Utility Network Foundation (Sewer) feature class/file geodatabase.Issue: The attribution for the DWG sewer layers is stored in tables that I need to join to my DWG/Feature class during the FME workflow by matching an ID field. However, the ID field in my DWG is not appearing in the reader I am using (Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D), not even as an “unexposed attribute”.I discovered a legacy .fmw file that successfully reads this field using a different reader (Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D Object Data), which I do not have a license for.Questions: What is the necessary license for Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D Object Data (aka AUTOCAD_OD)? Is it an FME-based license, or does it require an active AutoCAD Civil 3D license on my computer (which I currently don't have)? As an alternative, can anyone guide me on how to copy-paste the ID field that I can’t access in FME into a differ

Hello all, I am trying to use “reader” AGO data to provide a “Writer” GDB which contain the attachment photos I have been advised to use this process:In the “reader” I set up o include attachment:and selected the attributes: Set up “AttributExposer” In “RasterReplacer” I am not usre what should be done:  When I try to select “Data:Became unable to process:   I have been advised“ It seems you missed the last step in my first response.   "The arcgisonline_attachment{}.data attribute holds the raster data which you could then use the RasterReplacer to recreate the image."You should add RasterReplacer to restore data into an image and then use a writer with the correct format (which you selected within RasterReplacer) to write those output.” Does someone one know what to do? ThanksCheers

I have been using Dynamic writers to create feature classes and tables in an Esri File Geodatabase for years. I normally use the FME field type “fme_int32” to create Long Integer field types. However, I need to create attributes using Esri’s new ‘Big Integer’ field type. I assumed I could use “fme_int64” but when I run my workspace in FME 2024.0, it runs without errors but it doesn’t create the new feature class. When I change the 2 fields from fme_int64 back to fme_int32, it runs without errors and creates the new feature class. I have ArcPro 3.2.2 installed which also supports the new Big Integer (64 Bit) field types.My question is: Should I be using a different FME Field type besides ‘fme_int64’ to generate Big Integer field types via a Dynamic FGDB Feature Class Writer?Thanks in advance.

Hi, I am trying to publish a file to a certain folder once per month by using FME workbench. Currently, the file is generated daily with the filename format of YYYYMMDD.  And in the destination folder, there is a single file for each month, e.g. 20240101, 20240203, 20240302, etc. For example, if I run the workbench and generate the file on 20240601, the file should be published to the destination folder as there was no existing files in the folder with YYYYMM=202406. However, when I run the workbench again on 20240602, the file should not be published to the destination folder, as there is already one for 202406.  Any help would be appreciated.  

Hi,I have an FME workbench that outputs a KMZ but i want to create a folder tree style for ease of view. Currently it outputs as below: I have been unsuccessfully trying to create a tree which will output something like this:Proper name instead of doc (folder) → operating_voltage (folder) → feeder_name (folder) → actual feeder spatial data .Screenshot of workbench below: The operating_voltage and the feeder_name coming from the attribute_renamers at the right end of the workbench.I tried using the instructions in below link, but it is not exactly the same as the attributes are in the data already and not being created for the purpose of the multi folder.Creating KML Folders Through KML IDs – FME Support Center (safe.com)Any ideas how this can be done?thank you,fb

I am trying to dynamically join a bunch of datasets to a lookup based on the layer and a specific attribute name and attribute value. I'm currently doing this with an attribute exploder to get the attribute name and value, but the amount of features it's creating is causing a problem when I come to spatially join it to a feature class using a spatial relator. Any suggestions?

I'm try to translate fgdb to shp file But I got following errorBADNEWS: File C:\\Program Files\\FME\\metafile\\MULTI_WRITER.fmf could not be opened(C:\\code\\fme\\foundation\\framework\\control\\generiz.cpp:1658) class StatusInfo *__cdecl STFGenericizer::processMetafile(const class stk::ex::UString<0> &,const class stk::ex::UStringArray<0> *,const class stk::ex::UString<0> &,const class stk::ex::UString<0> &,const class stk::ex::UString<0> &,const class stk::ex::UString<0> &,class STFAttributeName &,class STFMetaMapper &,class STFObjectNameConstraints &,bool &,bool &,bool &,class stk::ex::UStringArray<0> &,class stk::ex::UString<0> &,class std::vector<class STFFeatureType,class std::allocator<class STFFeatureType> > &,class stk::ex::UStringArray<0> &,class stk::ex::UStringArray<0> &,class stk::ex::UString<0> &,class std::vector<struct

Hello,I’m trying to connect hundrets of feature types to different transformers (see screenshot). Connecting them via “Feature Type Connections” window only works if you have a clear mapping/names for your input ports. Connecting them by hand is way to slow and error-prone.I’m sure there must be a better way. Many thanks in advance.

Hi,I have a table (that started life as a JSON table, lists exposed etc) containing multiple attribute fields and rows. One of the fields contains CLOB data, like this:<cmAstLocSpId>148606829</cmAstLocSpId><criticalityDetails><criticalityReasons><criticalityReasonsList><criticalityReason>CMEH</criticalityReason></criticalityReasonsList></criticalityReasons></criticalityDetails><cmOsgridref>NZ30272359</cmOsgridref><cmOsnorthing>523598</cmOsnorthing><cmOseasting>430279</cmOseasting><cmRegion>TEESSIDE</cmRegion><cmRepairRegion>TEESSIDE</cmRepairRegion><cmDnoArea>NP (NE)</cmDnoArea><cmCreatedByUser>DAVID</cmCreatedByUser><cmCreationDate>2023-11-23</cmCreationDate> I want to turn the normal text into column / field headings, and those highlighted in bold into values in the relevant column. eg the first column will be “cmAstLocSpld” and t

hello experts,I am trying something that to some of you may be quite simple so I hope one of you is able to help me out.All i am trying to do is to append/add the value cnt from the inlinequerier to the existing excel file.I am trying to write the cnt value into the count_of_errors value where the incoming feeder name is the same as the destination one (in excel file).thank you,fb

See 12 day old post. I appreciate the gamification of the user base but it is not a game when I have a critical, work FMW that that isn’t working.  There has got to be something better than this support.  Am I not entitled to some level of solution based, tech support for the software fees paid?

I'm trying to write AGOL features and attachments coming from a feature service tied to a Survey123 survey into a SQL Server geodatabase. I've looked through most of the tutorials and questions about this, but in my use case I need to maintain Global ID's on both the features and the attachments. The feature GlobalID's are being used to name photos that get stored in S3, so I can't use the examples that use a counter to create a new relational ID. I have set the "Maintain Global ID's" parameter on the AGOL reader and have exposed the AGOL attachment attributes. The attachments have a Global ID and Parent Global ID, and I figured it would be simple enough to use both of those to create the relationship class in the GDB since that's what the AGOL service is doing. When I query the service, I can see a feature's Global ID and the attachment's Global ID and its Parent Global ID (the GID of the feature it's attached to).  Feature popup: Quer

I am trying to decode attachments from my layer in ArcGIS Online into a JPEG, and it keeps failing. I tried the workflow in this article (using BinaryDecoder then go into RasterReplacer), but I get an error saying BinaryDecoder (TextEncoderFactory): Invalid Base64 character '137'. Next I tried the workflow in this other article (using just the RasterReplacer) and set the format to JPEG / JPEG2000. Doing that results in the records being sent to the rejected port. With just the RasterReplacer, if I set the format to PNG I can get the images to come through, but I need a JPEG in order to write it to a Geospatial PDF.  Is there another step that I am missing, or some other way to write the attachment to a pdf?

Hello, we have started using FME Desktop with a VPN connection. It takes about 20 -30 Minutes until the programm starts. It remains with the message "Initializing Start Window" the whole time. We have set a new environment Variable like one Post said but there are no changes after that.Has anyone any Idea how can we solve this problem? Thanks in advance!