About the Reader and Writer Gallery

Tools > Browse Readers and Writers

The Reader and Writer Gallery lists all formats supported by FME.

It includes the following information:

Column	Definition
Description	Full format name
Short Name	Common abbreviation for the format
Extensions	Lists file extension(s) associated with the format
Type	Indicates whether the format is a file- or directory-based format
Read/Write	Indicates whether the format is a reader, a writer, or both
Coordinate System	Indicates whether a custom coordinate system is associated with the format
Licensed	Some formats require that you obtain special licensing, or specific versions of FME. This column indicates whether your FME is licensed to read/write the format
Search	Enter a keyword or a partial text string to filter results.
Custom Formats	Create a new format using the Custom Format wizard. Import a custom format and add it to the gallery. Edit an existing custom format.
Close	Close the gallery.
Details	Click on a format, then click Details to display the technical documentation for the format.