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We recently wrapped up our most successful user conference yet, The Peak of Data and AI, and celebrated our biggest product release to date. FME 2025.1 release introduced two game-changing capabilities: FME Realize, our augmented reality application that connects field teams to enterprise data through Augmented Reality (AR), and FME Data Virtualization, a no-code solution, designed to bring the power of All-Data, Any-AI into your applications.

If you missed the conference or our product announcements, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This edition of Must-Read Picks is your guide to the standout features, hidden gems, and expert articles you need to catch up to make the most of FME.

In This Issue: 

Here’s what you’ll find in this quarter’s Must-Read Picks: 

  • New “How to get started with” tutorials on FME Realize and FME Data Virtualization
  • Introductory articles for using AI in FME, including web search and document classification
  • Step-by-step instructions for installing beta language packs for FME Form and FME Flow
  • Knowledge Base highlights on web connections, OGC compliance, BIM, CAD, and Esri integrations
  • Updated Documentation for Form and Flow

 

FME Realize 

Tutorial: Getting Started with Augmented Reality | FME Realize: A step-by-step tutorial introduces users to FME Realize, Safe Software’s augmented reality application. It guides you through building a basic AR scene of city infrastructure, starting with preparing 3D data in FME Workbench, configuring a workspace for FME Flow AR Apps, and publishing it for use in the FME Realize mobile app. The article also explains how to define geographic placement, use landmarks for orientation, and optimize accuracy in real-world environments. It’s a great starting point for anyone looking to bring their spatial data to life through immersive AR.

Data Virtualization

Getting Started with Data Virtualization: This introductory guide walks you through the fundamentals of FME Data Virtualization, which allows you to make all data accessible, in real time, through secure, OpenAPI-compliant services. The article explains how to create and manage API endpoints using FME Flow, including building GET and POST requests, adding parameters, securing access, and formatting responses. 

AI in FME

Check out the following collection of introductory articles that provide a practical foundation for using AI capabilities in FME. You’ll learn how to configure AI Service Authentication to securely connect with AI providers, use Web Searching to gather real-time data from the internet, and apply AI-driven techniques to classify unstructured PDF files and extract insights from unstructured documents. 

FME Multi-Language Availability

How to Install Safe Software’s Language Packs for FME Form and FME Flow: Step-by-step instructions for installing beta language packs for FME Form and FME Flow, allowing users to run FME in supported languages beyond English.

FME Form - Knowledge Base Highlights

Web and Database Connections

Microsoft Teams

OGC

Cloud-Native

BIM & CAD

Esri ArcGIS

 

FME Flow - Knowledge Base Highlights

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2025.1 Help Documentation Updates

Form: 

Flow

Let Us Know Your Thoughts!

We hope this roundup keeps you updated on the latest FME insights and resources! Which article or update did you find most helpful? What do you want covered in the future? Let us know in the comments - your feedback helps shape future content!

 

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