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Adding the workbench's file path via a creator

  • May 20, 2025
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wthall
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I just returned to work from the Peak Of Data and AI in Seattle and am trying new things.  In existing workspaces, I have added two creators to my workspace where I am adding a DateTimeStamp >DateTimeConverter - then writing to a new tab (Information) in my excel worksheet
the Second creator I am utilizing a FilePathExtractor and writing to the same new tab in excel.  Essentially I am creating metadata to make my job easier to rerun projects year after year.  

The question I have is : is there an easier way to extract the File Path of where I have the .fmw saved without needing to navigate to it within the FilePathExtractor?  My ultimate goal is to create a custom transformer that I can share with co-workers that can help them add the date created and the fmw’s file path to their excel writers.

Best answer by alexbiz

$(FME_MF_DIR)  😉
https://support.safe.com/hc/en-us/articles/25407482070541-FME-MF-DIR-predefined-parameter-macro
 

 

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  • May 21, 2025

Thanks Alex!  I will add this into my workflows!