With so much happening in the FME world, it's easy to miss key updates and insights. That’s why we’re bringing you Must-Read Picks - a quarterly roundup of the most valuable articles, knowledge base updates, and product highlights, handpicked by our team.
Whether you're looking for information on new features, best practices, or solutions to common challenges, this post keeps you informed and helps you get the most out of FME. Don’t miss out on the latest updates!
In This Issue:
Here’s what you’ll find in this quarter’s Must-Read Picks:
- Known Issues in FME article has been revamped.
- New articles in the Knowledge Base about NG911 GIS data, integrating your data into Unreal Engine, and data inspection.
- Updated Documentation for Form, Flow, and Readers/Writers.
- Collection of Updated Transformers (Labeling, Area, and Linear-related transformers)
Known Issues
We have completely revamped how we publish known issues in FME. The Known Issues in FME article lists all of the currently known issues in all of the FME versions within the three- year support window. If an issue is in a retired version of FME, it is listed in Known Issues in Retired Versions of FME.
The articles for specific known issues have also been updated to list all affected versions and provide a clear status about the issue’s resolution.
The Build Numbers for FME Versions article has also been updated and now includes a column when technical support will end for each version.
Knowledge Base
Check out these new articles in the Knowledge Base:
- NENA Next Generation 911 Workflows in FME: FME provides tools to support the data transformation, validation, and update automation required for NG911 compliance. This article demonstrates the two crucial workflows required for NG911 GIS data management: data loading and validation.
- Write to Unreal Engine with FME: Learn how to use FME to seamlessly integrate your data into Unreal Engine and build immersive and interactive visual experiences.
- Data Inspection in FME: There are multiple different ways to view and inspect data in FME, this overview article goes through all of them and provides examples of which method to use for each scenario.
2025.0 Documentation
Following the 2025.0 release and new features being added to FME, we’ve updated a number of documentation:
Updated Form Documentation:
- Creating Workspaces from Examples
- Installing a Floating License in the Cloud
- Using the Compare Tool to Compare Workspaces or Custom Transformers
- Compound Conditional Visibility of User Parameters
- Using FME Flow for Connection Storage
- Support for Python 3.13
- New string function StringLiteral()
- Instructions for Installing Help from the Downloads Page (note: FME Help is now online by default. Users can still download and install offline help from the Downloads page.)
Updated Flow Documentation
- Support for Running Streams on a Remote Engines Service
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Updated Readers/Writers Documentation
- New Ways to Sort and Filter Formats and Packages
- New Format: Neo4j Reader (FME Form Package)
Updated Transformers
Many transformers have been updated in recent releases. Below, you'll find a summary of these updates along with helpful information to ensure you use each transformer effectively.
Labeling Transformers:
- CenterPointReplacer
- CenterPointExtractor
- Labeller
- TextAdder
- LabelPointReplacer
- TextLocationExtractor
- TextPropertyExtractor
- TextPropertySetter
- TextStroker
Area ‘Family’ of Transformers:
- AreaBuilder
- LineCloser
- Dissolver
- AreaCalculator
- AreaGapAndOverlapCleaner
- AreaAmalgamator
- DonutBridgeBuilder
- DonutBuilder
- DonutHoleExtractor
- HoleCounter
Linear ‘Family’ of Transformers:
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!
