FME
FME is an integrated collection of Spatial ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) tools. FME is a complete interoperability solution, eliminating barriers and enhancing data sharing capabilities.
- Extract - Data is read from a specified source datastore;
- Transform – The acquired data is processed and transformed, perhaps combined with other data and then packaged into the correct structure;
- Load – The data is written into the target datastore.
FME consists of three primary components: FME Workbench, FME Universal Translator and FME Universal Viewer.
FME Workbench
FME Universal Translator
FME Universal Viewer
Local Authority Planning Application data overlain on OS MasterMap (as processed by Dotted Eyes' SuperpOSe Desktop GML Edition software) and viewed together with FME Universal Viewer.
Interoperability
FME can also be accessed directly within numerous market-leading GIS applications such as MapInfo Professional, ArcGIS and AutoCAD Map 3D.
Suitable applications
- Visually inspect data without the need for translation;
- Combine data from multiple sources into a single translation run;
- Join disparate systems;
- Exchange data between CAD-based systems and GIS systems;
- Move features and content between proprietary GIS and Open Source formats;
- Perform quality assurance tests on spatial data and correct or flag problems.
Features
Support for a gallery of GIS, CAD and database formats:Read and write data in over 250 formats. FME Desktop’s format support is unrivalled in the industry and supports CAD, GIS, raster, database, 3D and BIM formats; for example, AutoCAD DWF/DWG, Bentley Microstation Design file, ESRI Shape, GeoTIFF, MapInfo TAB and Oracle Spatial. You can also execute SQL queries against your spatial database, including ESRI ArcSDE, MySQL, PostGIS and SQL Server Spatial 2008 and this list just scratches the surface of the format support.View the latest list.
Data transformation:Within Workbench, transformers provide powerful ways to transform data as it moves from the source format to the destination format. The Transformer Gallery offers more than 300 transformers to help you easily and accurately manipulate the geometry and attributes of your spatial data, carrying out operations such as renaming or creating new attributes, joining features to a database, adjusting symbology or completing geometric operations like generalisation.
Coordinate conversion support:With FME choose from an extended gallery of thousands of co-ordinate systems based upon a variety of different projections, ellipsoid and datums or define your own custom co-ordinate system. Now with FME 2010 provide data to users in an immediately understandable way with new support for 1,850+ more coordinate systems, bringing the total to over 5,300.
Benefits
Time and cost savings: The unique approach that FME brings to spatial data translation and transformation results in significant productivity gains. By removing format and data model barriers, existing workflows can remain intact even while data is being shared.
Product customisation flexibility: You can configure FME to meet your organisation's needs or contact Dotted Eyes Professional Services team for market-leading support, consultancy or training.
Dotted Eyes is the UK distributor for Safe Software of Canada, developers of FME. Safe Software is the world's leading supplier of Spatial translation and transformation software.
Next steps
If you would like to find out more about FME, please download the FME Brochure or contact us.
Alternatively, you can visit the FME Desktop page to find out more, visit the Licensing page to request a quotation, or try FME.
The Safe Insider (FME newsletter)
View the most recent issue, released January 12, 2010 featuring Dotted Eyes Contractor Portal solution, or access an archive copy below: