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Hello, I’m new to FME, and I was assigned a simple task to convert some json files to csv files so that they could be easily loaded into ODI.It’s like: json:{  "projects": [    {      "name": "Project A",      "tasks": [        {"id": 1, "title": "Design", "status": "Complete"},        {"id": 2, "title": "Development", "status": "In Progress"}      ]    },    {      "name": "Project B",      "tasks": [        {"id": 3, "title": "Research", "status": "Pending"}      ]    }  ]}csv:name, title, statusProject A, Design, CompleteProject A, Development, In ProgressProject B, Research, Pending I’ve spending 2 days on it and still don’t have a clue how to do it. Thanks in advance for your help.If it is possible, would you please provide a fmwt? Big thanks again! 

Hey everyone, Any idea how the time zone in BC change going to affect Forms and Flow? Windows update is going to add a whole new time zone name “(UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (British Columbia)” on Nov 1 if I understand it correctly. I guess Flow will use server time, but what about Form? What will happen if we have done a date conversion within a Form? 

Do you have questions about Working with Databases and Data Lakehouses? This is your chance to ask them, live.Join us for another Ask Me Anything webinar where your questions drive the conversation. Drop your questions in the comments. Every comment automatically enters you into our Question of the Week draw for a chance to win FME swag ($50 value)!Webinar DetailsThursday, November 5 from 8:00am–9:00am PCTREGISTER HEREWhat we’ll coverWhether you’re trying to improve performance, work with spatial data, dynamically create schemas, or troubleshoot connections, this session is built around the challenges you want to discuss.Our experts ​@matt.m-at-safe, ​@desiree_at_safe,​@divyaatsafe & ​@trentatsafe are ready for an open Q&A! Topics could include:Connecting and authenticating to databases and cloud data platforms Reading, writing, updating, and synchronizing database data Working with schemas, geometry, and spatial databases Troubleshooting database, data lake, and lakehouse work

I have a simple FME Flow automation: Trigger → Run workspace (generates excel report) → Emailer Generated excel doc has dynamic name with the date: Reprot_YYYYMMDD.xlsxI know how to email attachment with the stable name but can’t find the way to attach document that always has different name. Because in Action block and in Emailer block0 I need to specify Destination Microsoft Excel File and Email Attachment.  Could you please advise if this is possible and how. Thanks!FME Flow version 2025.  

I am working on an FME workflow to read data from SQL Server, perform some data manipulation, and then update an existing ArcGIS Online Feature Service.I am using the ArcGIS Online Feature Service Writer in FME.During the translation, I am getting the following error:ArcGIS Online Feature Service Writer: Encountered an unexpected error.The error code from the server was '409' and the message was:'Item 'tmpf_t06kco.zip' already exists.'Details: ''ARCGISONLINEFEATURES writer: An error has occurred.Check the logfile above for details.I noticed that FME appears to be creating/uploading a temporary .zip/File Geodatabase item in ArcGIS Online.My intended workflow is:SQL Server ↓FME Data Manipulation ↓Existing ArcGIS Online Feature Service ↓Insert / Update / Delete / UpsertI do not want to create a new Feature Service on every run. The Feature Service already exists in ArcGIS Online, and my goal is to refresh/update the existing layer.

Welcome to our October FME Community User Spotlight.  Every month, we’ll be spotlighting a user in the Community whose active participation and helpful contributions have been invaluable to the community. We’re excited to highlight their experiences and insights!User Spotlight: Kenneth Øyen-Eriksen | ​@knoyen What company do you currently work for?Geodata ASWhat's your current job role and title?Strategic Advisor and FME customer relations managerTell us more about what you do and how you use FME?Role at Geodata: I work as a Strategic Advisor, partnering with large organizations to help them extract maximum value from their GIS and data management investments. My focus is on translating technology into tangible business outcomes, higher data quality, time and cost savings, more efficient workflows, and happier end users. I bridge the gap between technical capabilities and strategic goals, guiding customers through digitalization journeys.How I use FME: I use FME both hands-on and as a

Some people press play on a tutorial. Others dive into the docs. Some break things until they work, and some just tap a colleague on the shoulder. What’s your favourite way to learn something new: videos, docs, trial and error, or asking a person? Drop your go-to learning style in the comments below, and tell us about a time it really paid off!📢 P.S. Looking for your next learning step? Explore free courses and tutorials in the FME Academy and see what’s new in the Community.💡 New to the Question of the Week? Each week, we post a simple but thought-provoking question. It might be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or even a little something personal like this one.Every answer you share earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag (a $50 value), plus points toward community badges!🗓️ Answer all of this month’s Questions of the Week by October 30th at 5:00 PM PDT to be entered into the draw.🎖️ Answer your first question to earn the So

Join Safe Software at the FME Breakfast of Champions in Montreal on November 18 to explore what’s possible with FME.Connect with fellow data enthusiasts at our in-person meetup series. Share ideas, gain insights on the latest FME features and see how FME is driving real-world solutions - all while enjoying a delicious breakfast!Here's What to ExpectConnectBuild connections with fellow FME users, data enthusiasts, and industry experts to share ideas and exchange knowledge.LearnSee how users are solving their data challenges, learn new ways to leverage FME and get inspired on your own data journey.Be inspiredMeet the team behind FME and get the latest on FME.EnjoyFuel your morning with a delicious breakfast and head home with exclusive FME swag.All industries are welcome to attend and share their insights, exchange ideas and network.Grab your spot now! We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact us: community@safe.c

Hi. I am fairly new to FME, and I am doing my own practice exercise generated by AI, and everything was going swimmingly until I hit a bit of a snag. I have 585 vehicles and out of all vehicle type I have 12 vehicles that are unknown so I need to change the blank value to Unknown so I use the NullAttributeMapper to do that but for some reasons, its not making any changes. Anyone know why? Would appreciate help. Thanks! 

Hello,Can someone tell me what impact the following Apache Tomcat vulnerability has on FME Flow 2026.2 build 26333?CVE-2026-76183https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/45mxk8nj2q8pkhct6lfxkvtm2jpywrspIs it also possible to update only Apache Tomcat, or does the entire application need to be upgraded?Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,I am working on an integration where users should be able to push an AutoCAD DWG directly to Autodesk Forma.The current setup is:AutoCAD ↓REST API call ↓FME Flow ↓FME workspace ↓Autodesk Docs / FormaThe REST call starts an FME workspace on FME Flow and passes the DWG file as a parameter. The FME workspace then processes the DWG and uses the Autodesk Docs (safe.autodesk-docs) Web Connection together with the AutodeskDocsConnector to upload the resulting file to Forma.This part is already working.What I would like to achieveThe important requirement is that the file should be pushed to Forma using the identity of the AutoCAD user.For example:John opens AutoCAD ↓Clicks "Push to Forma" ↓REST call starts FME Flow workspace ↓Autodesk upload ↓Forma shows John as the user who performed the actionAnd similarly:Sarah → Push to Forma → Forma shows SarahJohn → Push to Forma → Forma shows JohnCurrent authentication setupAt the moment, the Autodesk authen

Hi everyone,I'm currently working on integrating Survey123 Webhooks with FME Flow Automations and would like to trigger the Survey123 Report REST API to generate a PDF report whenever a new survey is submitted, then automatically send the report into a sharepoint folder .I've made good progress, but I'm struggling with the report generation portion and how best to handle the asynchronous Survey123 Report API workflow within FME.Has anyone implemented this successfully and would be willing to share a sample workspace, automation, or recommended approach? Any examples or guidance would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance!

Hello All I have Building Room information Excel data, due to multiple stakeholder, contractors , sub-contractors generating data, several Excel template were created and it rolled for several years like this. Now the challenge is to take into consideration ALL excel files and output them in 1 standard template. The challenge is Several TABS in 1 excel sheet (I am interested only for certain TABS) Spell Errors in TAB Names (Although TABS name may be same but between 2 excel there are spell mistake for the same TAB like with s or _ letter missing etc.) Different Headers title among each TABS and EXCEL FILE Headers start at different rows  Headers have spell error Striked rows / cells 

Hi all! Do you have questions about Best Practices for Workspace Debugging? This is your chance to ask them—live.Join us for another Ask Me Anything webinar where your questions drive the conversation. Drop your questions in the comments. Every comment automatically enters you into our Question of the Week draw for a chance to win FME swag ($50 value)!Webinar DetailsThursday, October 1 from 8:00am–9:00am PDTREGISTER HEREWhat we'll coverSomething in the workspace broke. The log is 400 lines long, the error message names a transformer that looks fine, and the deadline has not moved. Most debugging time is not spent fixing the problem, it is spent figuring out where the problem actually lives.Our support and expert services team sees this every day, and there is a pattern to how they approach it. The same handful of checks, in the same order, resolves the majority of what comes across their desks. That order of operations is rarely written down anywhere.Our experts  ​@donalmateer, ​@andre

Haven't signed up for Community Coffee Chats yet? This is your last chance to grab a spot — sign-ups close Friday, September 18.How it works:Fill out a short sign-up form (takes about 2 minutes). We'll match you 1:1 with another member based on shared interests, timezone, FME experience, or upcoming event attendance like Peak 2027. We'll make the introduction and send along a few conversation starters to help get things going. From there, it's up to you both to pick a time that works — grab a virtual coffee (20–30 min, totally casual), or if you're both heading to Peak, maybe plan to meet up in person!No pressure — just a chance to connect with people in the FME Community.To celebrate our first round, we'll randomly select a few participants who complete their coffee chat to receive a Starbucks gift card.Key dates:We'll let you know your match by September 22 Meet with your match anytime between September 23 – October 9Sign up hereEveryone's welcome — the more, the merrier! 

I get this error message in the system events log:Event Description: Triggered whenever a warning message is logged to fmeserver.log.Event Title: Warning Message LoggedMessage: Parameter STREAM_JOB_KEY_TTL missing from config file. Using default value of: 60FME Flow 2026.2 Build 26333Any hint where i can set the parameter? 

The FME Breakfast of Champions is heading to Toronto, ON!Mark your calendar for Friday, October 23 from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT at the Old Mill Toronto Hotel.Whether you've been using FME for years or you're still finding your footing, this is a great opportunity to meet other data professionals in your area, pick up some practical tips, and enjoy a free breakfast while you're at it!Here's what you can look forward to:Breakfast & Networking: Start the morning off right, connecting with data pros in your area and the team behind FME. FME Updates: Hear directly from Safe Software on what's new, what's coming, and how to get more out of FME. Knowledge Sharing: Trade tips and see how others in the community are solving real-world data problems. Customer Stories: Hear from organizations near you putting FME to work to streamline processes and drive results. FME Swag: Head home with some exclusive FME goodies.Grab your spot now!Got dietary restrictions or questions? Reach out to us at com

Want to put a name to some of the faces in this community? We're launching Community Coffee Chats to help you do just that.How it works:Fill out a short sign-up form - it takes about 2 minutes. We'll match you 1:1 with another community member based on shared interests, timezone, FME experience, or upcoming event attendance like Peak 2027. We'll make the introduction and give you a few conversation starters to help get things going. From there, it's up to you both to pick a time that works — grab a virtual coffee for 20–30 minutes, or if you're both heading to Peak, maybe plan to meet up in person!No pressure, just a chance to put a face to some of the people you interact with in the community.To celebrate our first round, we'll randomly select a few participants who complete their Coffee Chat to receive a Starbucks gift card. Sign-ups close Friday, September 18 - you'll hear about your match shortly after.Sign up here! 

Safe Software is taking the FME Breakfast of Champions to Dallas!Come join us on Thursday, November 5 from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT at the Pinnacle Hotel Waterfront.Whether you're a longtime FME power user or just starting to explore what's possible with data, this is the perfect chance to connect with fellow professionals, walk away with practical knowledge, and fuel your morning with a complimentary breakfast! What's in Store:Breakfast & Networking: Kick off the morning by connecting with data professionals in your area and the team behind FME, including CEO and Co-Founder Don Murray. FME Updates: Get the inside scoop on the latest features, helpful tips, and insights to take your FME skills to the next level. Knowledge Sharing: Swap ideas and hear how others are tackling real-world data challenges head-on. Customer Stories: Learn how organizations in your region are leveraging FME to simplify workflows, boost efficiency, and move their business forward. FME Swag: Leave with some e

Welcome to this week's blog spotlight: 8 Organizations Using FME to Turn Real-Time Data Into Action. From flood sensors in New Zealand to wildfire feeds in British Columbia, this one's a tour through eight real deployments where FME moves data fast enough to actually matter.Why This MattersThe blog makes a simple point: when a river is rising or a fire is spreading, the bottleneck usually isn't a lack of data, it's getting that data into a usable shape, in the right coordinate system, validated, and in front of the person who has to decide before the moment passes. FME Flow ingests live data two ways: Streams for high-velocity feeds from brokers like Kafka and MQTT, and Automations for event-driven triggers like webhooks and polling. Every story in the post is really the same pattern underneath: ingest a live feed, clean it, and push it somewhere it can drive a decision.Inside the BlogThe post walks through eight organizations putting that pattern to work in very different settings:Haw

Article originally posted in the August 26th, 2026 edition of What’s Up Wednesday on LinkedIn.  Community events like FME Community Bingo are more than just a fun way to pass the time - they're a chance to bring people together and to explore FME in ways that go well beyond the everyday workflow. A Bit of BackstoryOver the years, I had the chance to work closely with Mark Ireland, and that gave me some unique insight into how FME Community events are built. I'd already taken on the challenge of digging through some of his other events, like the 12 Days of FME Balloon Race, so when I was approached about bringing back community bingo, I jumped at the chance.Once again, I found myself piecing together everything he had put together - and honestly, it was a really fun challenge. Mark loved building puzzles for the community, and untangling his workspaces turned into an unintentional puzzle in its own right. Tracking down all the pieces and figuring out how everything was connected taught

Another round of FME Community Bingo has wrapped up! Thank you to everyone who played along with FME Community Bingo this year. You showed up with energy, sharp quiz instincts, and a whole lot of community spirit. Let's dig into the highlights...WinnersFirst Place - $250 Everything Gift Card: ​@ttejassvi  Second Place - $100 Everything Gift Card: ​@j.joksch  Third Place - $100 Everything Gift Card: ​@geomancer Congrats to our winners. Keep an eye out for a direct message from us about your prizes!Bingo by the Numbers262 players jumped in this year 2,340 squares completed 3,540 draw entries accumulated Top quiz score: 32/34, achieved by 4 players Badges earned: Gold (Full card!): 16 Silver (3+ lines): 30 Bronze (1+ line): 57 What should FME swag look like next?We asked what you'd want to see in the FME swag lineup, and it was a close race at the top: Camping Mug and Tote Bag tied for the lead with 11 votes each.The write-in answers added even more fun ideas, including plush toys, keyc

Welcome to our September FME Community User Spotlight. This month features a participant in the FME Grant Program, with a special focus on the meaningful work he’s doing with FME. We’re excited to highlight their experiences and insights! ⭐User Spotlight: Giorgi Kapanadze | ​@ezdanapak What company do you currently work for?Business and Technology UniversityWhat's your current job title?Associate ProfessorTell us more about what you do and how you use FME?As an Open Source advocate, I focus on comparing different spatial tools and finding the best tool for the job. I use FME alongside open-source solutions to handle complex data integration, automate workflows, and build seamless bridges between open-source ecosystem tools and proprietary formats.What inspired you to start using FME? I love exploring spatial technologies, especially open-source platforms. What inspired me to use FME was its incredible ability to integrate seamlessly with open tools (like QGIS, PostGIS, and Python) whil

Hi community,I am working on a prototype workbench where I read spatial locations, process data, and write them out to a brand-new layer in ArcGIS Online. My primary goal is to attach local PDF documents (using a file path attribute named path_windows) to these newly created features as they are uploaded.I am using the FeatureWriter (Esri ArcGIS Feature Service) transformer set to Create If Needed / Insert. However, I have hit a roadblock when trying to pass the written records downstream to the ArcGISAttachmentConnector:The individual feature type output port on the FeatureWriter does not exist (or doesn't pass the individual features downstream with the required AGOL metadata). The Summary port outputs a single feature containing the _dataset URL, but it drops the individual spatial features and row-level attributes like path_windows. Because the ArcGISAttachmentConnector requires both the individual feature stream (carrying the generated OBJECTID) and the layer's REST endpoint URL,

Welcome back to Question of the Week! This week we want to know...How did you first get into using FME? Whether it was a college course, a job requirement, or pure curiosity, we want to hear your story! Optional: Share a photo (your first workspace, your team, a throwback picture — anything goes).In case you didn’t know...we're running a BINGO contest this month! 🎉 There are 3 Questions of the Week total (August 10, 17, 24). Answering each one earns you a square on your card, as noted in the post title. Drop your answer below and you're one step closer to BINGO! New to the Question of the Week?Each week, we post a simple but thought-provoking question. It might be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or even a little something personal like this one.Every answer you share earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag (a $50 value) - plus points toward community badges!🗓️ Answer all of this month's Questions of the Week by August 31st at