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Hi,

 

 

I have a directory which contains multiple file types.  I only want to read the .shp and .tab files and am trying to define this in the Advanced Browser.  I know if I just want .shp files I can put something like:

 

 

C:\\Folder\\Folder\\**\\*.SHP

 

 

However, is there a way to define it for both .shp and .tab in the one go?

 

 

Thanks,

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takashi
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  • November 4, 2013
Hi,

 

 

This setting maybe works: C:\\Folder\\Folder\\**\\*.{shp,tab}   Here is description about search patterns of Path Filter.  Directory and File Pathnames Reader Parameters http://docs.safe.com/fme/html/FME_ReadersWriters/Default.htm#path/PATH_reader.htm

 

 

Takashi

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  • November 4, 2013
Hi Takashi,

 

 

Thanks that works with the Generic Reader!

 

 

I did notice that when I use the {shp,tab} method with the Generic Reader, my outputs are shape_polygonz.

 

 

Whereas, when I use two separate MapInfo and ESRI readers, my outputs are shape_polygon (without the z).

 

 

Do you know why this would be the case?

 

 

Thanks!

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