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Reliable FME workflow to detect polygon geometry issues

  • March 27, 2026
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sahan969
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Hi all,
I’m validating polygons (DB tables) and currently using GeometryValidator and SpikeRemover in FME. I’m looking for a short, repeatable workflow that reliably flags:

  • Self‑intersections / bow‑ties
  • Holes outside shell / overlaps / tiny slivers
  • Degenerate parts / zero‑area rings
  • Duplicate vertices/nodes

Questions:

  1. Which transformers & order do you recommend for detect only polygon checks?
  2. Any tips on tolerances (min area/angle) that avoid false positives when paired with SpikeRemover?

If you have a small sample workspace or parameter hints, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!
Sahan