The document discusses the author's experience using FME for data transformations. It describes how he initially used FME for simple micro-transformations between file formats like AutoCAD and shapefile. Over time, he learned to build more complex and dynamic macro-workspaces that could batch process large amounts of data from many different sources using generic readers and writers. The author emphasizes best practices for workspace design like bookmarks and naming conventions to manage large and repeatable transformations.

1. Exploring FME
Micro to Macro Transformations
Andrew Fraser
Stewart Weir & Co

2. Overview
 User Experience
 Initial Tests
 Micro-Transformations
 Design Changes
 Macro-Transformations

3. Introduction
 Different Formats
 Dealing Directly with Data
 Micro vs Macro
 Changed Workflows for Repeatability
 Static and Dynamic

4. Initial Experience
 Geomatics Engineer (2009 Grad)
 Background in ESRI Suite of Products
 Simple Interface
 Dealing with Data Directly

5. Micro Workspaces
 Conversion between AutoCAD .dwg and .shp
 Simple Database Joins

6. Design Changes
 Static Single-Use Workspaces
 Dynamic Batch Processing and Updating

7. Macro Workspaces
 Generic and Dynamic Readers and Writers
 250 different Transformers (largest
workspace)
 Best Practice Imperative
 Bookmarks
 Naming Conventions

11. Thank You!
 Questions?
 For more information:
 Andy.fraser@swg.ca