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froberts
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frobertsContributor
asked in Data
MBtiles Writer and forcing layers

I am having maybe a similar but different issue with the mbtiles writer. For some reasons the Zoom level dialog is not making a lot of sense to me. In my case I would like to force the writer to write out levels 0 to 11. In my head I am thinking I would set minimum zoom level strategy to “Lower” and then the Minimum Zoom Level to 11. My assumption is that when we talk about level it matches up with the table below. However with the above setting I get a mbtiles file with just one level in i (see results 1 below for log). If I instead set Base zoom to Upper and Minimum Zoom to 0 (run 2 below for log), I get a file with 10 levels. This is close to what I want, but I want 11 levels. Any ideas on how to better explain the dialog to me and get me 11 levels?? thanks so much!!! Run 1 log: Feature Caching is ONThe workspace may run slower because features are being output and recorded on all output ports regardless of whether or not there is a connection. Command line to run this workspace: "C

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desiree_at_safe
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aashnaparikh
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aashnaparikhContributor
asked in Data
Best Approach to Write to Excel Template while preserving the structure, formulas and static values

What is the best approach to write to selected excel cells if I am overwriting using an existing template? How can I make FME understand to apply the formula or the predefined values based on the feature count in my input file ? The template contains the predefined value in the first row. Item ID Program Full Name Master Certificate Number Address Dentist Association XL89 My Input File / Reader File Item ID Full Name Address 12 Jon Doe 14 King St 45 Mary Jane 5 Todds Ave 345 Henry Smith 7 Queen St My expected Output Item ID Program Full Name Master Certificate Number Address 12 Dentist Association Jon Doe XL89 14 King St 45 Dentist Association Mary Jane XL89 5 Todds Ave 345 Dentist Association Henry Smith XL89 7 Queen St

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nielsgerrits
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rmpayaby
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rmpayabyContributor
asked in Data
Converting DFX to IFC

I have a DXF-file consisting of lines and surfaces. Is there any standard method on how I can convert such files in IFC?

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rmpayaby
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coopersykes
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coopersykesObserver
asked in Transformers
How to get a list of Asana tasks with their corresponding custom field values?

I have been able to successfully connect to Asana by using two resources (attached at the bottom) and extract a list of task names and custom field names, but I have been unsuccessful in using the JSONFormatter, JSONFlattener, and the JSONExtractor tools to create a list of tasks and their corresponding custom field values for a specific Asana project. If anyone is experienced in working with the Asana API to collect this kind of data from a particular Asana project, I’d be really appreciative of any helpful tips to create a final output of a project’s tasks and their custom fields. Thank you so much! https://hub.safe.com/publishers/safe-sandbox/web-connections/asana)

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coopersykes
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deanhowell
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deanhowellInfluencer
asked in Transformers
JSON Templator for Parameters

I am reading in a very poorly formatted JSON file which has hundreds of lines but I just want to extract some key attributes that will then be used to create a JSON file that can be passed to FME Flow to start a work bench using the extracted attributes. I am reading the JSON file in and running it through an attribute manager to get the attributes I need. If I then run through JSON writer I just get a list like this [ { "json_featuretype" : "JSONFeature", "Catalogue Key" : "Data Catalogue", "Layer Name" : "Testville Roads", "Data From" : "Import type from CSV file", "Data Access" : "Restricted", "Update User" : "Alex", "Description" : "Roads data for Testville COuncil", "Dataset Dimension" : "3D", "Data Update Frequency" : "As needed", "Geometry Type" : "Points", "Spatial Presentation Type" : "Vector", "Data Currency" : "2025-11-09", "Initial Publication Date" : "2025-04-15", "Contact" : "Fred Flintstone", "Data Classification" : "Business Impact Levels (BIL)", "Dataset Aggregator" :

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deanhowell
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albinepro
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albineproSupporter
asked in Transformers
Debug Python Scripted Selection

Im trying to implement some dynamic selection based on an API call response. So far I can build a package for scripted selection according to Dynamic choices using Scripted Selection - FME Packages SDK Guide and debug in VS Code attaching to Workbench (Build a Hello World package - FME Packages SDK Guide).The problem is that debugging is bound to running the translation and that is already late for the script I need to debug. The selection scripts are run when filling in the transformer parameters. I need to add breakpoints and inspect the execution of selection script (ScriptedSelectionCallback) during the API calls and browsing the object structure. Is there some setup to make this possible?The final purpose is to get this into User parameter scripted selection in FME Flow. I understand it would work this way in scripted parameter selection as it is in the transformers.

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albinepro
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mgrupp
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mgruppParticipant
asked in Transformers
ArcGIS portal feature writer fails to fill certain fields when run on FME Flow

Hi everyone, I have a problem that I can't seem to solve. I have a workspace that writes data from a PostGIS database to a feature layer on our portal using the ArcGIS portal writer. When this workspace is run locally on FME form, it works perfectly fine. When it is uploaded to portal and run there, it seems to work fine (the amount of features written is identical to the amount when run locally), but some important fields are not filled. Flow and Form both use the same web connection with the same authorization parameters. Why is it that a identical workspace that runs locally can fill all fields fine, but when run on portal it seems to not be able to fill these fields??? I have put testfilters and loggers in between to check if the fields actually have values and they do, so it must be a writer quirk. Field names between the features and writer are identical as well (all lowercase) so I am at a loss... I am using fme form/flow 2023.2.2 and ArcGIS portal 11.1

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artw
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fme_can_do_it
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fme_can_do_itEnthusiast
asked in Transformers
adding points to the line

Hi, I have a task in which I have station values attached to the line. I need to select station values and split the line at the station points. Some station points are easy to split; for example, 1789+00, but others, like 1201+50, are not that simple. I am trying to create points between two station points. I want to place points 10 ft apart and calculate station values so that I can split the line at those values. I have attempted to generate points between two station values using the Densifier transformer, but I am not achieving the desired outcome. If someone can assist me in this situation, I would greatly appreciate it.

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fme_can_do_it
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julianat
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julianatContributor
asked in Data
DGN Cell Library in FME Server

Hi, I am having an issue of trying to use a dgn cell library and seed file on FME Flow for point features. The workbench works correctly on desktop but not Flow. Is FME capable to read cell library and seed files on FME Flow? This is the error message I get: Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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julianat
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3d_ff
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3d_ffContributor
asked in Transformers
FME Python Script for Automated DDH Desurveying (Minimum Curvature, Flexible Intervals)

​@daveatsafe Dear FME Community, I am seeking assistance in developing a Python script for use within an FME workspace to automate the desurveying of diamond drill holes (DDH) using the minimum curvature method. I aim to create a flexible solution that allows users to specify a custom desurvey interval (e.g., 1m, 3m, etc.). Background: Desurveying a drill hole involves calculating the actual XYZ coordinates along its length based on the collar location and survey data (azimuth and dip at regular downhole distances). I've researched existing methods and found the following resources helpful: Understanding Drillhole De-surveying: https://seequent.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001547955-Understanding-drillhole-de-surveying Desurveying Methods and Interactive Tool: https://endarthur.github.io/writting/desurvey.html Drillhole Desurveying Python Code (GitHub): https://github.com/WilliamsB39/Drillhole-Desurveying QGIS Geoscience Plugin: https://www.spatialintegration.com/processing-drill-h

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3d_ff
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fikusas
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fikusasContributor
asked in Transformers
Compress FGDB with ArcGIS Pro tool in FME

I’m trying to compress FGDB with ArcToolbox tool with PythonCaller. This gives no error, but nothing happens after running it. What I am missing? Using FME 2024 with ArcGIS Pro 3.4. Compatability is set to ArcGIS Python 3.11. import fmeimport arcpy def compress_fgdb(fme_feature): fgdb_path = fme.macroValues['FGDB_PATH'] arcpy.management.CompressFileGeodatabaseData(fgdb_path, "Lossless compression") return fme_feature

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hkingsbury
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cdog
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cdogContributor
asked in Data
ArcGIS enterprise update

Hi, I am trying to set up a simple update workflow that doesn’t like me. I am trying to update my enterprise portal with GDB updates and will eventually want to have this run everyday but for now I am just trying to figure out how to update one shapefile and repeat this 30 times. Right now I haver set up a GDB reader going directly into ESRi ArcGIS portal feature service writer to update an existing feature in enterprise and I have got it to write the features but it doesn’t want to publish the feature into portal. Can someone help me figure this out?

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cdog
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gennine
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gennineContributor
asked in Transformers
How to automatically reverse digitizing direction of an electric network

I would like to automatically number an electrical network as shown in the diagram below.If the digitization direction of the features is correct, then I get the correct numbering. I used the NetworkTopologyCalculator and TopologyBuilder transformers to perform the automatic numbering.If the direction is reversed, then the numbering is incorrect.Is there a solution to this problem?Thanks in advance.

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gennine
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galigis
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galigisEnthusiast
asked in Transformers
AzureBlobStorageConnector / Clip LAS file without Download

Hi All, I’m working on a workflow that reads a LAS file storage as blob in a Azure database. I need to clip the LAS file with a polygon (AOI) and then exports the result as LAS file (or other format). After doing some research, the community suggests to set the My AzureBlobStorageConnector settings to download the LAS file and then process the data. My current LAS file is around 10GB and downloading it every time that needs to be clipped is not very good! The total time of downloading the LAS, clip it and re-export it can be crazy! here are my settings: Is there any way to read the LAS file as blob and clip it directly without download it?

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kailinatsafe
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tb09114
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tb09114Supporter
asked in Transformers
Challenges with Python in FME 2024.

I have an issue with some Python code in Form 2024.1. I have to make a connection to a PostgreSQL database using psycogp2. When I run the PythonCaller in my workspace then it fails with an error message that psycogp2 is missing (Python Exception <ModuleNotFoundError>: No module named 'psycopg2') I tried to single out the problem in a minimal workspace (attached), but here it works without a problem. Hence, I am wondering how and what is causing the issue. The actual workspace is rather big and I will share a screenshot of the essential part that is failing. The AttributeManager10 receives a single feature from the summary port of a FeatureWriter and in AttributeManager10 all other exposed attributes are deleted, except the site_id (integer) is kept. Unexposed attributes are there only two: fme_geometry -> fme_undefined fme_type -> fme_no_geom Running to the Attributemanager10 works fine. The next partial run of PythonCaller_4 fails with: 2025-04-30 13:46:19| 3.6| 3.4|ERROR |Message Typ

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david_r
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scarter
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scarterContributor
asked in Authoring
Error when writing a selected polygon (via TestFilter) to PDF

Hello Forum, I’m experimenting with using FME Form to create a PDF showing the result of a TestFilter query on a read-in feature (polygon dataset). I have this… Creator FeatureReader Reads in the polygon dataset TestFilter Finds a specified record in the source dataset by specifying an attribute and a value. This produces the required selection. PDF Styler PDF Page Formatter FeatureWriter Writes to type=Adobe Geospatial PDF NOT YET ADDED: I will eventually bring in base mapping and add titles etc. But I don’t need to get to that stage yet However, when I run the workspace this error is generated… ‘PDFPageFormatter_2 (PDFLayoutFactory): Invalid page object 'PDFStyled' parameters 'MINX;-117;MINY;803;WIDTH;112;HEIGHT;39;FIXED_ASPECT;Yes;CLIPPING_ENABLED;No'. All point positions must be a positive number’ I’ve looked in the settings of the PDFPageFormatter_2 transformer but I cannot see values such as MINX, MINY, WIDTH, HEIGHT, FIXED_ASPECT or CLIPPING_ENABLED. But the error is saying that

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debbiatsafe
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sobdm5
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sobdm5Participant
asked in Data
Does FME Workbench support the conversion of Open Building Designer files to IFC 4?

Hi all! I am trying to convert the Open Building Designer file to IFC 4. It was found that the IFC exporter in the Open Building Designer does not map features to the correct IFC entities, most of them will be classified as ifcBuildingElementPoxy. Therefore, I plan to try the conversion using FME. However, there is no reader format for Open Building Designer. Should I start the conversion by reading the Bentley MicroStation Design V8 format instead?

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carlw
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smas1
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Dynamic Attribute creation

I have a json which i am getting through http caller. This json contains data as well as schema details. The schema details are like this Column Name, ColumnIdentifier and Data is like this [{ColoumnIdentifier : Value}] Now i want to create new attributes based on schema details. I have looked into python caller but i think you cannot create new attributes. is there any transformer by which i can create new attributes using my json as an input?or a python function to create new attributes

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australgis
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sigher
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sigherContributor
asked in Integration
MBTiles (RASTER) writing

Any way to write to different zoom levels on the same MBTile? If I change the mbtiles_zoom_level and send 2 rasters to the writer - it still writes 2 different tiles, and not within a single MBTile and different layers/overview. Is this not possible?

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desiree_at_safe
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arenscott
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arenscottContributor
asked in Integration
Retrieving logs, diagnostics, and metrics from ArcGIS Server Manager

Hello all, I’m interested in seeing if FME can connect to ArcGIS Server Manager. I’d like to see that status of services (Started not started, instances running..), log messages to review issues, and possibly view the statistics reports (graphs of activity, views, response times etc).. Is this possible?

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arenscott
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kirc
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kircContributor
asked in Integration
Integration/Interaction FME & Microsoft Copilot

Hi Community! Is there anyone who has experience regarding interaction/integration possibilities of FME with Microsoft Copilot? Maybe in connection with image recognition tasks? Thanks in advance! Cheers, Christoph

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kirc
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nicholas
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nicholasContributor
asked in Transformers
How do I relate the version number of a Transformer to the Version number of the software?

Hi All, I have set up my tool tip to tell me the version number of a particular Transformer in my workbench. Is there a way of relating the version number of a Transformer to the version number of my software? Can I find out which version of the software that a particular Transformer has an upgrade? For any particular software version, is there a list of the version numbers of the Transformers? Thanks, Nick

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nicholas
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bromp
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brompContributor
asked in Transformers
Esri Portal Connection for Survey123ReportGetter

Hi there, I am trying to generate a survey123 report using FME. I have downloaded and added the custom Survey123ReportGeter transformer however I am using a portal connection instead of an AGOL connection: After this step i have the Tester that checks for the submit_response_body beginning with {"jobId" however the flow always fails here. I get an invalid token message in my submit_response_body: {"error":{"message":"498: Invalid token.","code":498},"success":false} I am not sure if the request URL needs to be different for portal? or if the token i am providing in my query string parameters is not being read in properly… Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is what my transformer looks like:

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bromp
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fme_can_do_it
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fme_can_do_itEnthusiast
asked in Authoring
NeighborFinder

Hi. I am using neighborFinder to align the points to the closest line segment. Points are connected to the Base, and lines are Candidates. I have also merged candidate Attributes. I am trying to join the Line segment from NeigborFinder with the original line dataset to get the closest line, but I am getting point geometry. is there a way to retrieve the line segment from the neighborFinder output? Thanks!

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takashi
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nwse
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nwseContributor
asked in Data
Once attributes are resolved, is there a way to remove the original (coded) attributes automatically?

In a SDE reader, you have the option to ‘Resolve Domains’: In this example, this will take fields that have a domain, and create a new field with a suffix ‘_resolved’ and populates it with the descriptions from the coded values. I.e: The original field with the domain codes is ‘Accuracy_Spatial_Source’, while the ‘Accuracy_Spatial_Source_resolved’ are the domain descriptions. Once the codes are resolved, I no longer need the original fields, is there a simply way to remove these automatically? Sure, I can use an AttributeManager and remove them manually, however, it is not very practical or efficient when having more than 50 fields. One way to somewhat ‘cheat’ is to use a BulkAttributeRenamer and remove the suffix ‘_resolved’ to basically ‘overwrite’ the original fields, however, this causes schema issues. Another method I tested was using a PythonCaller and generating a list of all the “unresolved” fields, however, I could not find a way after to bulk remove the attributes from a list

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nwse
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