The document discusses the generation of alignment sheets using FME, highlighting the drawbacks of both legacy CAD and current GIS approaches, such as high costs and manual processes. It emphasizes the benefits of FME, including customizability, integration of CAD and GIS, and maintainability, despite some complexities in scripting. The presentation also invites further inquiry and offers a demo if time allows.

1. Alignment Sheet
Generation in FME
Dave Ellerbeck
Global Information Systems

2. About Us
Full Service GIS/CAD Service Provider
• Consulting
• Date Management
• Systems Integration
• Application Development
• 6 offices

3. Alignment Sheets
In CAD
(Legacy Approach)
• Very Manual and
Expensive
• Manual Quality Control
• No Integration
• White space
management is perfect
Clients prefers the look!!

4. Alignment Sheets
In GIS
(Current Approach)
• Still expensive to
purchase or configure!
• Manual Cleanup
• Limited to Application
or too many options
• White space
management can be an
issue

5. Why use FME then?

6. Pros
• Can use CAD and GIS
• Customizable
• Enterprise Solution
• Distributable
• Maintainable!
• Limited to your
imagination
Cons
• Scripts can become
complex
• Limited to your
imagination

7. Quick Demo
(time permitting)

8. Thank you!
david.ellerbeck@gisllc.com
FME – The only application where
the limitation is your imagination!