I need to run a mapinfo data converter to convert tab file to map info bin.
Wondering how to configure SystemCaller to run MapInfoDataconverter.exe
I’m using version 2025.1 of FME. MapInfoDataConverter is an executable specifically aiming at RouteFinder / Drivetime BIN routing files, which is different from normal TAB export when using FME to write standard MapInfo TAB/BIN files (NativeX format).
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SystemCaller to BinConverter(MapInfo)
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First up, I’d question you for more info. Versions of the software etc.
Then I’d ask, is MapinfoDataConverter an actual executable? I thought the Universal Translator in Mapinfo is essentially FME technology?
With the SystemCaller, you are running command lines, so perhaps is something like
PathToFolder\mapinfodataconverter.exe [options] input_file output_file
First go into command line and run this in the folder where the exe resides
mapinfodataconverter.exe --help
More reading… there are MANY types of TAB files for mapinfo versions
https://support.safe.com/hc/en-us/articles/25407449939981-Choosing-the-Right-MapInfo-Format
Common Command-Line Options (based on MapInfo tools)
/T— Specifies the input table and target name./G— Grants public access rights./Y— Indicates that per-row styles should be loaded./S— Specifies the database connection string./P— Sets permissions./?,/help, or/h— Displays help or usage information.
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- -The FME version i’m using is 2025.1
- The target is RouteFinder / Drivetime BIN routing files, which is different from standard MapInfo TAB/BIN files (NativeX format)
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FME does not natively support reading RouteFinder or Drivetime BIN routing files. There is no reader or writer for this format in the official documentation. If you need to perform routing analysis in FME, consider using supported formats such as Garmin GDB, GPX, or other GIS network datasets. You may also be able to use OGR-supported formats via the VRT (Virtual Format) reader if your data can be converted