FME Limit features

What is an FME feature?

In FME, a Feature Type refers to the source dataset schema or structure. Every format used by FME identifies features through a classification scheme. This classification is known in FME as a feature type.

What is the most commonly used transformer in FME?

The Top 30

How do I add attributes to FME?

How to add a new attribute to a feature type:

1. Select the Writer Feature Type, right-click and select Add Attribute.
2. Enter the name of the attribute and use the tab key to move through the Data Type, Width and Precision fields.
3. Click OK.
4. Connect the attribute with its source.

How many FME transformers are there?

500 transformers

FME® contains over 500 transformers that perform different types of data operations.

Can FME read PDF files?

FME provides read and write access to PDF, a document exchange format created by Adobe Systems. FME treats each layer within the PDF document as a feature type, and each content object as a feature. Content objects include 2D vector drawings, raster images, and blocks of text.

Is FME an ETL tool?

FME was the first tool designed to be a Spatial ETL application. ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) can be described as a data warehousing tool that extracts data from a source, transforms it to fit the users needs, and then loads it into a destination or data warehouse.

How do I use FME Feature reader?

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Read Grid Data. Open FME Workbench and start a blank workspace.
2. Read Address Points. Address feature geometry is read from the source feature class using the FeatureReader transformer.
3. Visualize Result. Let’s view the data to confirm that we selected the correct spatial filter.

Jul 29, 2020

What is ArcGIS FME?

FME is the data integration platform with the best support for spatial data, worldwide. With support for over 450+ formats and advanced data transformation capabilities, FME allows easy access and manipulation of data from nearly any source for use within ArcGIS and other Esri products.

What does FME stand for data?

FME (the Feature Manipulation Engine) is a data integration tool used for transforming data.