The Data Download service is used when you want the output from the FME Server process available for local retrieval and use.
This service is requested using a URL or a form; for example:
http://Host/fmedatadownload/Repository/workspace.fmw?parameters
This results in a web page opening with a link to a zip file that contains the results of the workspace translation.
A Data Download service can operate only using a workspace that produces file-based output. It's not possible to run a data download on a workspace whose destination is a database format.
The download is returned as a zip (compressed archive) file for the following reasons:
FME Server can also provide output that is not zipped by using the Data Streamingservice.
The Data Upload Service works in conjunction with the Data Download, Data Streaming, and Job Submitter services to upload files.
You can submit an FME job request and receive e-mail notification when the translation is complete. This e-mail provides the URL for downloading the dataset.
After e-mail notification is enabled, when you run a translation, the Data Download service provides a clickable link or a zip file you use to download the data.