Dynamic and Generic are two aspects of FME functionality, alike in purpose but still distinct features in their own right. To put it succinctly, Dynamic ≠ Generic. So this post explains the differences (and similarities) and covers the huge improvements made for multipurpose workspaces in FME2010.
New transformers, readers and writers are all very well, but to get full use out of them requires a framework that is intuitive and easy to use. So here I highlight an array of FME2010 Workbench GUI improvements - features both great and small - that help support the core activities of FME.
A week after FME2010 was launched, let’s look at some of the new transformers in that release, and look at some useful examples: from transit network density to XML metadata templates.
Here’s a reminder for you to pop out and buy a card to congratulate Don and Dale on the arrival of their new offspring: FME2010. As always, the parents are very proud - though slightly exhausted - and confident this new born will be a hit with all. In fact, I’m so smitten I’ve created a top-ten list of my favourite things about the new release.