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The KML writer only supports “classic” FME geometry. Features with “enhanced” geometry will be converted to classic geometry prior to output. The following table shows how classic FME Geometry Types are mapped to their corresponding KML Geometry elements.
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FME Geometry Type |
KML Geometry Element |
Remarks |
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fme_point |
<Point> |
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fme_line |
<LineString> |
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fme_polygon |
<Polygon> |
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fme_donut |
<Polygon> |
Holes must have polygon geometry |
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fme_aggregate |
<MultiGeometry> |
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fme_arc |
<LineString> |
FME will stroke the arc. |
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fme_ellipse |
<Polygon> |
FME will stroke the ellipse. |