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weetakContributor

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Snowflake JDBC KeyPair failing

i manage to set up ODBC with KeyPair but FME's JDBC connector with KeyPair is failing. Google the issue and it points to this solution : https://stackoverflow.com/questions/70303334/secretkeyfactory-not-available-error-in-snowflake-jdbc how do i actually implement it in FME JDBC connector? https://docs.snowflake.com/en/developer-guide/jdbc/jdbc-configure#privatekey-property-in-connection-propertiesConfiguring the JDBC Driver | Snowflake Documentation It mention about using BouncyCastle API . How do I actually enter this part of the code in FME JDBC connector?

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1 month ago

kbraun77Contributor

asked in Community Q+A

FME Flow User Info Gathering

I have multiple FME Flow/Server Apps that are used by a lot of people. We have not decided to give each individual their own account on Flow. That might be the answer, but is there a way to get the user ip address or computer name? If it is a public accessible app I know it might be tough, but I feel like it should be able to read this in the logs.

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1 month ago

milo89Enthusiast

asked in Community Q+A

Work Extension License: Has anyone received one?

Hi everyone, I know there are many users who are saddened by the removal of the Home Use licensing. To try and bridge some gaps, I’ve applied for a work extension license but haven’t received anything back.The request form mentions 10 days but it’s been well over that.So I’m wondering whether anyone has received a license via this method and how long did it take? Thanks.

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1 month ago

danielleatsafeSafer

posted in Question of the Week

Question of the Week: What do you want to learn about at the Peak of Data Integration?

Hi FME Community, We’re back with our Question of the Week: What do you want to learn or hear about at the Peak of Data Integration? The Peak of Data Integration is Safe Software’s user conference, taking place from May 6 to 8, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Learn from the world's top data experts, upgrade your skillset, and get inspired to take your data to new heights with FME.Call for PresentationsDo you want a chance to share your story with FME users from all corners of the world? We want to hear from you!Whether it’s a top tip, how to, or an epic FME-based solution, there’s a place for you to present at the Peak of Data Integration 2025. There are openings for both 5-10 minute lightning sessions and full 25-minute presentations. Apply to present. Act fast, slots are filling up!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 weekl

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1 month ago

apbContributor

asked in Community Q+A

INVALID_GEOMETRY_COORDINATE_SYSTEM for arcgisonline_type data being rejected in FeatureJoiner

I am using FeatureJoiner to combine polygons from different source data layer. They all work fine and get combined apart from the data coming from the MapServer reader, this one gets rejected in the FeatureJoiner and gives this information:I see that data has an extra attribute: ‘arcgisonline_type: arcgisonline_polygon’, and the others from other data sources don’t have that. I am using a CsmapReprojector and converting from SPHERICAL_MERCATOR to MGA94-55 (written as “_MGA94-55_0” for all other data, and as “MGA94-55” for the data that passes through the Reprojector, the one that is being rejected, I don’t understand why they get different naming).Any suggestion if I am doing something wrong and how can I have the data not rejected please?

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1 month ago

mabiyParticipant

asked in Community Q+A

FME raster writer

I am using FME 2024 - 0.3.0 (WIN64). When I try to write a raster data (*.jp2 or Geotiff) the writer changes the raster resolution and the projection, even if the EPSG - code remain the same. This happens only in FME 2024 (not in the older one). Waht ist the matter?

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1 month ago

danielleatsafeSafer

posted in Question of the Week

Question of the Week: Giving Thanks

Hi FME Community!In the spirit of the upcoming Canadian Thanksgiving, this week’s Question of the Week is all about giving thanks.Tag a user (or a few users) in the comments below that you’d like to thank or shoutout! Maybe they’ve taught you something about FME, answered one of your questions, or just brightened up your day.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 Thursday, October 31 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.

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1 month ago

eulniyyObserver

asked in Community Q+A

- Sketchup Studio 3d Modelling - I want to do it even if I transform the glb file into 3d tiles and go to cesium ion, is it possible in FME?

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1 month ago

danielleatsafeSafer

posted in Announcements

User meetup in Dallas! FME Breakfast of Champions on October 18

Hi FME Community, We’re excited to announce FME Breakfast of Champions: a new in-person meetup series to connect with other data enthusiasts, exchange knowledge, and see what's possible with FME.Join us at the first meetup in Dallas, Texas on Friday, October 18 from 8:00 am to 10:30 am CDT at Fairmont Dallas. Sign-up here. Here's what to expect:Breakfast and Networking: Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast as you connect with other data enthusiasts. FME Update and Customer Stories: Hear directly from our CEO and Co-Founder Don Murray on what's new in FME, including the latest updates and enhancements. Plus, you'll get a look into our Winner's Circle, featuring customer success stories. Share Knowledge: We'll close with additional time to connect with other attendees and Safe staff to share your data challenges and opportunities. Go home with goodies! Attendees can expect to take home some FME swag with them.Registration is complimentary and spots are limited. We kindly ask that you only

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1 month ago

kanteyemaodoContributor

asked in Community Q+A

Création fichier DXF dans FME

fichier cadastre à fissionner dans FME hello ! j’ai 3 couches shapefile -bâtiments-parcelles-limites communesje veux les fusionner pour avoir un seul fichier dxf (Microstation).

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1 month ago

joshuajames1979Contributor

asked in Community Q+A

Unable to Extract Links from Webpage using HTMLExtractor

Hi there, I am trying to extract links from this page Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme - Maps using the methods posted on this forum as well as from the official documentation HTMLExtractor (safe.com), however there is zero total features read, meaning no output. Would this be due to the way the site is structured? I am specifally trying to extract the urls for the PDF maps on the left, and output to a SQL table and link to our GIS, as these links change every so often.Regards,Josh

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1 month ago

nanchuangyeyuContributor

asked in Community Q+A

How to merge muliple Personal Geodatabases(mdb) with a selected mdb as schema template?

Hi everyone, I have several Esri personal Geodatabases with similar schema but also some tiny differences.That is, they are required to have identical schema but in fact some don't due to various reasons. Some feature types and attributes are unexpected, while some required ones are missing. Now I want to choose a standard one from them as a template and merge them all to get a standard destination mdb. How can I achieve that?

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1 month ago

rudy_vContributor

asked in Community Q+A

ESRI Geodatabase - invalid characters in dynamic writer

Hi,I am getting this annoying warning - it seems to be with dynamic writer - Using SQL Server 2017 / 10.9.1GEODATABASE_SDE Writer: Renamed user attribute 'Shape.STArea()' to 'Shape_STArea__' based on format constraints for invalid characters, length, and caseGEODATABASE_SDE Writer: Renamed user attribute 'Shape.STLength()' to 'Shape_STLength__' based on format constraints for invalid characters, length, and caseNormal writer works fine

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1 month ago

rudy_vContributor

asked in Community Q+A

ESRI Geodatabase error in Dynamic Writer - Feature Type Definition not defined.

Hi,I am just in the process of migration testing from FME Flow/Form 2023.1 to 2024.1. It seems all of our GeoDB dynamic writer fails the following error:Esri Geodatabase Writer: Feature Type Definition 'd_y_n' was requested, but not defined. Please visit https://www.safe.com/support All existing runs perfect on 2023.1 Flow and Form - not sure why it fails. Tried all possible scenarios, still fails. I have changed it to a normal writer - then it worked fine.GeoDatabase - SQL Server 2017, SDE Version 10.9.1 (pro 2.9 created)Pro Version 3.3.1 installed on PC / ServerRudy

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1 month ago

mariasContributor

asked in Community Q+A

Failed to fetch transformation error

We have web application that triggers FME Workspace on FME Flow server. Sometimes (rare case) we receive an error in the application “Failed to access module”.Error in log files point to problem with FME saying:2024-09-11 02:53:36.7457|Warn||||Error occurred in FMERequestor Method RequestFMEJob: System.InvalidOperationException: Failed to fetch transformation: Status: Unauthorized, Url:http://XXXXX/fmerest/v3/transformations/jobs/id/546567I have no idea why it is not accessible, because in 99% cases it works fine.

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1 month ago

danielleatsafeSafer

posted in Announcements

Don’t Miss Out! Share Your Story at The Peak 2025

Hi FME Community!We’re excited to invite you to join us at The Peak of Data Integration 2025, Safe Software’s premier user conference in Seattle, Washington.The call for presentations is still open, but not for long and spots are filling up!This is your opportunity to share your FME story with a global audience of fellow FME enthusiasts, digital disruptors, and integration innovators.Why Present?Whether it’s a quick tip, a “how-to”, or an inspiring FME solution, we’d love to have you present at The Peak. As a speaker, you’ll get:Exclusive speaker rate of $890 USD (compared to the Super Early Bird rate of $950 USD) A special swag from Safe Software as a token of appreciationAct Fast - Slots Are Filling Up!The call for presentations is open, and slots are already starting to fill up quickly! Don’t miss your chance to shine on the stage and share your expertise with the FME community.Need inspiration? Check out the FME presentation gallery or explore our blog to spark ideas.Ready to Apply

1 month ago

philippebEnthusiast

asked in Community Q+A

Navigator not showing entirely when I open FME

Hi FME World,Anyone having this issue ? Every $%?&* time I open FME I have to replace the Navigator bar correctly through the right side. Kind of annoying.I’m using 2024.1.2 and Windows 10.

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1 month ago

mr_fmeEnthusiast

asked in Community Q+A

Library Python in FME

Hi,I’m trying to use the mgrs library in FME, but the following error is shown:Message Type: fme::internal::_v0::py::ExceptionPython Exception: <ModuleNotFoundError>: No module named 'mgrs'If I run it in a standalone script, it works very well. The library has been successfully installed on my machine.Thank you.

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1 month ago

mr_fmeEnthusiast

asked in Community Q+A

Feature Counts

Hi,I have a workspace that reads a shapefile. My workspace has around 450 transformers. I defined published parameters for the user to insert the row quantities of the shapefile.How can I automatically get the number of features from my file and save it in a published parameter to use in the middle of my workspace, simulating the values inserted by the user?

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1 month ago

danielleatsafeSafer

posted in Question of the Week

Question of the Week: This or That

Hi FME Community, We’re switching things up for this Question of Week and playing a game of this or that! Tell us in the comments below: Cake or pie Spiderman or batman Tester or TestFilterThanks for playing along! 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 and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Thursday, October 31 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.

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1 month ago

faresContributor

asked in Community Q+A

ExcelToPDFWriter

Has anyone tried running the ExcelToPDFWriter in an FME flow? I’m encountering an issue where Excel cannot open the file when I run this transformer in the FME flow. However, I don’t face this issue when running it directly in FME Form. Any insights or solutions would be greatly appreciated!. I found the sloution here : Microsoft Excel cannot access the file (Java -> cmd /c python -> Excel) - Stack Overflow

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1 month ago

danielleatsafeSafer

posted in Question of the Week

Question of the Week: What's your go-to source for technology news?

Hi FME Community, We’re back with our Question of the Week: What’s your go-to source to find out about what’s going on in technology? Do you have a favourite podcast, newsletter, trade publication, or other resource?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 and points toward badges! Answer our September Questions of the Week by Monday, September 30 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.

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1 month ago

jbreslerParticipant

asked in Community Q+A

Turn on logging of SQL statements in 2014 workbench

Is there a way to turn on logging of the SQL statements that FME is issuing to Oracle in Workbench 2014?

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1 month ago

sigherContributor

asked in Community Q+A

Block fmelizard

Is it possible to mute @fmelizard ? He/she/it is harassing me by sending private mail all the time so I need to log in and check the message.

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1 month ago

nfriParticipant

asked in Community Q+A

Intersect with lenght along line (station values)

Is there a way in FME to run a workflow similar to esri Intersect tool where a 1 line feature (1 route) could intersect a second line feature (roads) with multiple lines and get a point feature for each crossing point with the distance along the first line feature. Basically crossing point and stationing along a line?

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