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Kailin
Opaleychuk
Technical Support
Specialist, FME Form
Evie
Lapalme
Technical Support
Team Lead, FME Form
Meet the Presenters
Donal
Mateer
Technical Support
Specialist, FME Form
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Agenda
1 Introduction
2 Readers, Writers, & Transformers
3 FME Options
4 Troubleshooting
5 Tips & Tricks
6 Conclusion
7 Next Steps
8 Resources
9 Q&A
Agenda
Poll:
How much time do you
spend each week on data
integration tasks?
1
Introduction
Create data integration
workflows using a visual
interface, no coding required.
● Visually design workflows without
coding
● Leverage hundreds of built-in
transformers
● Preview and validate data as you build
● Create reusable components via
custom transformers
● Easily integrate with automation tools
Why FME Form?
Common Frustrations with Data
Workflow Authoring
● Struggling to build repeatable, scalable workflows
● Confusion around how to debug or test processes
● Limited visibility into what’s happening to your data
● Manual updates or maintenance for similar workflows
● Overwhelming number of tools and options
There is a better way with FME!
FME Form makes it easy to build, debug,
and reuse data workflows, without
needing to code.
The only All-Data, Any-AI Platform.
FME Form FME Flow
Data Movement and transformations
(“ETL”) workflows are built here.
Brings life to FME Form workflows
FME Flow Hosted
Safe Software managed FME Flow
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FME Enterprise Integration Platform
Safe & FME
FME Realize
Experience data in real world
context, in real time.
Unrivalled Data Support
GIS
CAD
Database
XML
Raster
3D
BIM
Web
Point
Cloud
Cloud
Big Data
IOT
Graph
BI
Indoor
Mapping
AR/VR
Generative
AI
Cloud
Native
Tabular
With 500+ supported integrations in FME.
FME Form Tour
1 - Navigator
2 - Data Preview Window /
Translation Log
3 - Record Information
Demo
2
FME Building
Blocks: Readers,
Writers, &
Transformers
Readers
● Readers are the first building blocks of your
workspace
● Pull in the data from your source.
● Readers have only outputs as the data
flows from left to right
What is a Reader?
FME Building Blocks: Readers
Integration Matrix
FME Building Blocks: Readers
fme.safe.com/fme-in-action/integrations/
Visualize
Your Data
● This is where you can inspect or preview your data
● Make sure that your data looks how you expect
What is Data Inspector & Data Preview
FME Building Blocks: Visualize Your Data
● Toggle elements of preview
● Expand your data in the
Data Inspector
Elements of
Data Preview
FME Building Blocks: Visualize Your Data
Auto Inspect
Display Control
Table View
Graphics View
Record Information Window
Data Inspector
● View your attributes that are
exposed and unexposed
● See your geometry information
such as coordinate system and
type (e.g. Point)
Elements of
Record Preview
FME Building Blocks: Visualize Your Data
} Exposed
}
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Unexposed
Transformers
● Transformers are the core building blocks used to manipulate, analyze, and
convert data within a workspace.
● Each transformer performs a specific operation
● Allows users to build out simple and complex processes
What is a Transformer?
● Each transformer has input and
output ports, and a unique set of
parameters.
● Data flows record by record
through the workspace.
How do Transformers Work?
Why use Transformers?
● Restructure data
● Convert formats or
geometry
● Filter or route data
● Enrich or clean data
● Read and write external
data
● Control data flow
Writers
● A Writer defines the output format and destination for your data.
● It controls how and where the results of your data transformation will be written.
● Each Writer has format-specific parameters.
What is a Writer?
● Output Format.
● Dataset Location.
● Schema Definition.
● Feature Handling.
Key Roles of a Writer
3
FME Options
Making FME Work
forYou!
Windows
Where to find FME Options
FME Options
MacOS
FME Options
Highlighted Elements:
● Workbench
● Translation
● Appearance
● Toolbar
● Database Connections
● Web Connections
● FME Packages
Workbench
1
2
3
1. Autosave
2. Open in Data Inspector
3. Enable/Disable AI Assist
Translation
1
2
1. Log Debug for Translation Log
2. Changing Python Interpreter
Appearance
Toolbar
Connecting and
authentication for your
databases.
You can find most
databases here or can
even use JDBC
Database
Connections
Web
Connections
Connect and authenticate
your web service
Manage Services to
customize your service
further!
FME
Packages
Check for updates on
packages for 3rd party
integrations from the
FME Hub!
4
Troubleshooting
FME Help
Translation Log
● The Translation Log in FME is like a report card for your
workspace - it shows everything that happened while
your data was being processed.
● An ERROR in the log signifies a problem with the
workspace.
Interpreting the Log
Debugging Guide for
Workspaces
● Everyone will encounter issues - regardless of
knowledge level.
● Don’t be disheartened - the following guide can help
break down the complexity of the issue and make it
clearer for you.
Debugging Guide
● Reproduce the Issue - Identify the steps that cause the
issue.
● Narrow the Focus - Narrow down the issue to something
specific.
● Test Variables - Making small changes and testing.
Debugging Guide
Debugging Guide
● Go Direct to the Source - Is it FME or something else
causing the issue?
● Contact Support - Contact Safe Software and create a
ticket.
Resources
● Knowledge Base
● FME Community
● Support Center
● FME Hub
5
Tips & Tricks
Naming Conventions
You may want to develop a naming
convention for your organization that
includes:
● Web and Database Connections
● Transformer Names
● Workspace File Names
Tips & Tricks
AI Assist
Great for when you:
● Want to know the best transformer for the task
● How to use a specific transformer
● Trying to understand an existing workspace
● Want help creating RegEx, Python, or SQL
● Or, don’t know where to start!
Tips & Tricks
For more information on AI Assist:
https://support.safe.com/hc/en-us/articles/2808
5237072269-AI-Assist-in-FME-FAQ
Bookmarks & Annotations
● Organize your workspace
● Collapse & expand bookmarks as you author
● Leave notes for you and the next person
● Makes it easier for you to maintain
Tips & Tricks
collapsed
expanded
Examples Gallery
Tips & Tricks
● Not sure how to get
started? Try working
through an example from
the gallery!
○ Located on start menu
○ Pre-built workspaces
shared by other users
or Safe Software.
6
Conclusion
FME Form - Key Takeaways
● Readers, Writers & Transformers.
● FME Options
● Troubleshooting
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All Data. Any AI.
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Stream
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7
Next Steps
1 2 3 4
Next Steps
Try building a
small workflow
using FME Form
Explore custom
transformers
and test
previews
Join “FME Form
Basics” Training
(FREE!)
Reach out to our
support or
community with
your first use case!
info@safe.com
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Resources
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