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We’re excited to announce that FME is on G2, and we’d love for you to share your experience! G2 is a trusted software review platform where millions of professionals discover and evaluate technology solutions every day. By sharing your experience with FME, you can show others how it creates value across industries and use cases, and how it makes complex data challenges easier to solve. How to participate: Leave your review on G2 here . It only takes about 5 minutes, and your feedback makes a big difference. When asked, “For which purposes do you use FME Platform?”, be sure to select both “ On-Premise Data Integration " and “ ETL Tools ” to ensure your review captures every part of your FME experience. As a thank-you for your time, the first 40 reviewers will receive a $25 gift card from us! Not sure what to write about? Here are a few ideas to get started: What originally led you to try FME How you or your team use it in your work Your favourite feature or capability What kind of resul

I’ve been experimenting in FME and reading some conflicting data on this but it seems like there isn’t a way to publish from FME to AGOL raster data without the image license for ArcGIS online. Either AGOL stores it as an image file or FME will store it as a BLOB. I’ve tried using the pythoncaller and httpcaller to no avail. Anyone know any other workaround / have experience here?

Some tasks just never seem to end — dishes, errands… the list goes on! ⏳ What if FME could step in and handle one for you? This week’s Question of the Week: 💭 If you could automate one everyday task (not work-related!) with FME, what would it be? Share your answer below 👇 💡 New to the Question of the Week? Each week, we post a simple but thought-provoking question. It could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or even the future of FME. 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 November’s Questions of the Week by November 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST to be entered into this month’s draw. 🎖️ Answer your first question to earn the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge, and keep it up to reach the Socializer (Talker) badge after five answers!

Welcome to our November 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: ​@j.botterill What company do you currently work for? 1Spatial in Australia What’s your current job role and title? Senior Consultant Tell us more about what you do and how you use FME? As part of our consulting services, we assess client requirements and identify their key challenges in order to deliver tailored integration solutions using FME Form and Flow. We offer strategic guidance on best practices and governance frameworks, enabling large organizations to maximize the value of their FME Platform investment. Our team supports the deployment of FME Flow Enterprise, often in distributed environments and we work with clients to install the FME engine closer to their data stores. To ensure ongoing success we

Have you checked out the FME Certification Directory? In case you missed it — the FME Certification Directory is now available! 🎉 This directory was created in response to requests from our amazing community to bring back a way to recognize certified FME professionals — you can see where that idea came from here. The Certification Directory makes it easy to explore and celebrate certified FME professionals from around the world, helping you connect with others who share your passion for data integration and automation. Once you’ve completed your certification, you’ll also automatically receive a certification badge on the FME Community to highlight your accomplishment!

Happy Halloween from Safe Software! 🎃 Whether you’re carving pumpkins, making a costume, or just enjoying the treats, we’d love to see how you’re celebrating! Share your festivities or favourite Halloween memories below. 👻 And if you’re feeling creative… we’d love to see your take on the FME Lizard in a Halloween costume! 🦎✨

Hey Community! We love seeing all the great questions and discussions happening here! To help you get the best answers as quickly as possible, here’s a quick refresher on how to write a clear, helpful post that makes it easy for others to jump in and assist 💪 7 Steps to Writing a Great Question in the FME Community 1. Search First Before posting, search the FME Community to see if your question has already been asked or answered. You might find a solution right away. 2. Write a Clear Title Keep your title short, specific, and descriptive. A clear title helps others quickly understand what your question is about. 3. Explain the Situation Describe what you’re trying to do, what’s not working, and what you’ve already tried. A bit of background goes a long way. 4. Share Examples Include screenshots, error messages, or any other information that will help someone else understand the issue you’re facing. The more context you provide, the easier it is for others to help. 5. Add Key Details L

Hello FME Community! There’s nothing like a good soundtrack to help you focus and get into the zone. Music has a way of making even the busiest workday feel a little lighter 🎶 This week’s Question of the Week: What do you listen to while at work or when working with FME? I can’t wait to see what songs/albums keep this community inspired! Share your answer below. 💡 New to the Question of the Week?Each week, we post a simple but thought-provoking question. It could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or even the future of FME. 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 October’s Questions of the Week by October 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT to be entered into this month’s draw. 🎖️ Answer your first question to earn the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge, and keep it up to reach the Socializer (Talker) badge after five answers!

We've updated the FME Flow Authoring course to use FME 2025. We changed the organization of this course slightly this year. It’s now composed of three smaller courses: Deploy Workflows with FME Flow Automate Workflows with FME Flow Create Data Integration Apps To earn the Authoring certificate, you must complete all the courses in these three learning paths. You can take this course on-demand or as live, online, instructor-led classes. Happy learning! Feel free to contact us here or at train@safe.com with any feedback.

Introducing... Your Data at Work. Here at Safe, we’ve personified FME’s Data Types as characters in the workplace - each with their own quirks, strengths, and styles - and shown how their manager, FME, brings them all together. 👉 Take the Data Type Personality Quiz to discover which of the data types you are! Then, share your result in the comments: Which type did you get? Were you surprised? Want a sneak peek of the personalities in action? Check out the first two videos in the series: Break Room and Open to Change.

Hello FME Community! This week’s Question of the Week comes straight from our product team: If FME were available in your preferred language, which one would make the biggest difference for you or your team? Please share your answer in the comments below. New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME. Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by October 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw. Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

Mark your calendar and get ready for a great morning with the FME community in Vancouver! Join Safe Software and fellow data professionals on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8:30-11:30 am for FME Breakfast of Champions at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in downtown Vancouver. Whether you're a longtime user or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with peers, hear real stories from local users, and enjoy a great breakfast on us. What to Expect: Breakfast & Networking: Meet and chat with data professionals, and connect directly with the Safe team. Get the Latest on FME: Hear about recent updates, tips, and insights from Safe Software CEO Don Murray. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange ideas and insights with other attendees and Safe Software staff. Customer Stories: Hear from local users and see how they use FME to drive their business forward. Plus, you’ll get a look into our Winner's Circle, featuring customer success stories. FME Swag: Walk away with some exclusive goodies! Regi

In case you missed it on our socials… We’re excited to share that Safe Software is now a proud partner of the Vancouver Canucks! 🏒 For those outside of Canada, the Vancouver Canucks are our city’s home NHL (National Hockey League) team - and we couldn’t be prouder to support them this season. This partnership is especially meaningful to us. If you’re an NHL fan, keep an eye out for the FME and Safe Software logos on your TVs or at Rogers Arena throughout the season - we’ll be cheering alongside you!

Hello. We’ve updated FME Form Advanced Part 2 to 2025.1. This free learning path is available as instructor-led live courses or on demand via the FME Academy. Complete all the quizzes in the learning path to earn a certificate and a Community badge. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Hello FME Community! I’m excited to introduce myself as the newest member of the Safe Community team. I’m based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, and I’m really looking forward to learning more about FME and contributing to this amazing community. Outside of work, you’ll often find me outdoors, making the most of everything BC has to offer. I’m thrilled to be here and can’t wait to connect with you all! This week’s Question of the Week is: I f you could teleport anywhere for lunch today, where would you go? Please share your answer in the comments below. New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME. Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by October 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this m

Is there any chance of getting a search bar added to the forums? The forums are very useful, but would be even better if we could search on previously written topics

Yesterday, after completing a first draft workspace, I showed my canvas to a colleague and they commented on how bizarre 🤢 my transformers appeared. I’d been painstakingly aligning my transformers by port - so that the output of a transformer would lead directly into the input of the following transformer. This creates flat, linear connections … but the transformers themselves don’t necessarily align. What’s your preference? Check out your options here: Arranging Objects on the Canvas

Greetings everyone, when taking FME Certified Professional exam on Talview, is it allowed to make use of AI assistant on the FME Workbench/FME Form?

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: Alexandre Bizien @alexbiz What company do you currently work for? Veremes What’s your current job role and title? Solutions Engineer and FME Expert Tell us more about what you do and how you use FME? I’ve been working for almost ten years at a French FME reseller, where I’m involved in both technical and pre-sales activities, especially around FME Flow. My main role is providing support and technical expertise in French for the software. I also deliver training sessions on FME Form and FME Flow - more than a hundred sessions so far, with over 300 participants trained. Beyond training and support, I provide consulting, coaching, technical audits, and assistance around FME, and I serve as the FME Flow reference at

What a month it’s been - thank you to everyone who played along with FME Community Bingo! You showed up with energy, creativity, and a whole lot of community spirit. Here’s how it all shook out… Contest Winners First Place ($250 Everything Gift Card): ​@joellejansen Second Place ($100 Everything Gift Card): ​@xabi Third Place ($100 Everything Gift Card): ​@brittzucchetto A big congrats - you’ll be hearing from us soon with your prizes! By the Numbers 411 participants 4,493 total completed tasks 10.9 average tasks completed per participant 179.7 average completions per task Community squares: 4/4 completed (just in time!) Task Highlights Social Media Shares: 75 Question of the Week Replies: 236 Webinar Codes Redeemed: 89 Creative Submissions: 130 Profile Updates: 164 Puzzle Solutions: 305 Upvotes: 241 Quiz Takers: 116 Community Reach New signups: 27 Top country domains: Germany (.de → 29), Sweden (.se → 19), Canada (.ca → 19), Netherlands (.nl → 13), Australia (.au → 11), UK (.uk → 9) B

We’ve had some new personalities hanging around the Safe Software offices lately… Their workspaces speak volumes! We can’t wait to introduce them to you next week. Based on their workspaces, any guesses on which new ‘personalities’ are about to make their debut in the FME office? Share your guesses in the comments below. New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME. Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our September Questions of the Week by September 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw. Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

Welcome to our September 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: Marc Graham ​@mgg_beca What company do you currently work for? Beca Ltd., one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies. What’s your current job role and title? Spatial Application Specialist Tell us more about what you do and how you use FME? I manage our FME Flow and ArcGIS Enterprise deployments, while assisting with licensing, R&D, technical questions, integration challenges, and staff mentoring. We use FME for all types of ETL workflows, with an increasing focus on 3D/BIM integration challenges between different systems. The improvements in BIM-focused data types such as Revit, Navisworks, and IFC are highly appreciated in an AEC context. Moving data between syst

I have noticed some folks including “FMEP” after their name on LinkedIn. I assume this is a designation that they passed the FME Certified Professional exam. Is this a generally accepted way of indicating this certification? Does Safe have guidelines about using this abbreviation?

Mark your calendar and get ready for a great morning with the FME community in Toronto! Join Safe Software and fellow data professionals on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:30-11:30 am for FME Breakfast of Champions at the Old Mill Hotel in Etobicoke. Whether you're a longtime user or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with peers, hear real stories from local users, and enjoy a great breakfast on us. What to Expect: Breakfast & Networking: Meet and chat with data professionals, and connect directly with the Safe team. Get the Latest on FME: Hear about recent updates, tips, and insights from Safe Software CEO Don Murray. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange ideas and insights with other attendees and Safe Software staff. Customer Stories: Hear from local users and see how they use FME to drive their business forward. Plus, you’ll get a look into our Winner's Circle, featuring customer success stories. FME Swag: Walk away with some exclusive goodies! Register Now. If you have any

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