Description

In FME Workbench, source and destination data is represented by objects in the workflow. In the same way, both geometric and attribute restructuring are represented by objects called Transformers. This document gives an overview and a description of every Transformer. In addition, each transformer may also contain the following information.

• Transformer Name: This is followed by a brief overview on the transformer's function.
• Input: The name of the port(s) and/or the expected input.
• Output: The name of the port(s) and/or the expected output.
• Parameters: The transformer parameters and descriptions.
• Usage Notes: Notes related to the transformer's function or performance.
• Geometry Handling: If applicable, how this transformer works with enhanced geometry handling.
• Example: Some transformers include simple diagrams to illustrate functionality.
• FME Licensing Level: If the transformer requires FME Professional Edition and above, this is noted here.
• Transformer Category: How the transformer is categorized in the Workbench Transformer Gallery.
• fmepedia: Links to transformer or related workspace examples.
• Related Transformers: Transformers that are closely related, or might be used in conjunction with this transformer.
• Transformer History: Sometimes a transformer is renamed or changed to more accurately reflect its function. If so, the transformer history is listed here.
• Technical History: If you are familiar with FME mapping files, the transformers provided in Workbench encapsulate the FME Functions and Factories. Transformers manipulate your source data to achieve the desired output. Just like functions and factories, some transformers add attributes to features, others erase attributes, and still others will only transform the geometry. This sections lists the relationship to FME Functions and Factories.