FME

FME (The Feature Manipulation Engine) is an integrated collection of Spatial ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) tools for data transformation and data translation.

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With FME, organizations dealing with different types of data stored in different places can,
  • Combine data from multiple sources into a single translation run

  • Join disparate systems

  • Extend lifetimes of legacy systems through interoperability

  • Exchange data between CAD-based systems and GIS systems

  • Perform quality assurance tests on spatial data

FME Components

FME contains three core components:

  • Workbench: A point-and-click interface that makes performing very sophisticated processing tasks a breeze.

  • Universal Viewer: This utility allows quick viewing of data formats.  Users can preview translation data (attributes and geometry), before performing translations using Workbench or Universal Translator.

  • Universal Translator: Users can easily transfer and save data into as many as 150 different formats via a drag-and-drop interface.