Installed product documentation is accessed from the Start menu > FME Desktop > Documentation, from any FME component Help menu, or in the FME installation directory > help.
FME Desktop documentation includes:
| Documentation | Description |
|---|---|
| FME Workbench | The primary FME Desktop application for translating and transforming data. |
| FME Data Inspector | Allows you to view data in any FME-supported format. Use the Data Inspector to preview data before translation, verify it after translation, and check data at any point during a translation. |
| FME Readers and Writers | A reference to the 300+ spatial and non-spatial data formats that FME Workbench is capable of reading and writing. |
| FME Reader and Writer Parameters | A reference to the FME reader and writer format parameters, which control how data is read and written. |
| FME Transformers | A reference to the 400+ FME transformers. These objects are used in FME Workbench to perform geometric and attribute restructuring of features during a translation. |
| FME Coordinate Systems | A guide to associating coordinate systems with features in FME Desktop. |
| FME Quick Translator | A lightweight alternative to FME Workbench, the Quick Translator allows you to perform fast and easy data conversions. |
| FME Integration Console | Allows you to integrate certain third-party applications with FME Desktop. |
Safe Software provides the following additional resources to assist in learning about FME Desktop:
FME Getting Started Guide
Discover just how easy it is to get up and running with FME. This handy guide is available from the Start menu > FME Desktop > Documentation > Getting Started with FME or at http://fmepedia.safe.com/knowledgeDocumentation.
FME Installation and Licensing Manual
Find out how to install and license your version of FME. Available at http://fmepedia.safe.com/knowledgeDocumentation.
FME Desktop Tutorial
Learn the basics about FME Desktop. Through detailed instruction and step-by-step exercises you'll explore the power of FME Desktop and learn how to accomplish several fundamental tasks. Available at http://www.safe.com/learning/training/on-demand/tutorials/#desktoptutorial.
FMEpedia
FMEpedia is the online source for all information on Safe Software products including documentation, demos and support resources:
Training
Training courses on FME Desktop and FME Server (offered by Safe Software and our Value-Added Reseller (VAR) network)
The current public training calendar is available from:
http://www.safe.com/learning > Course Schedule
Contact your Safe Software account manager to arrange a private training course for your organization.
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Discuss technical matters with Safe Software Experts: @FMEDoctors
Find out about new FME features: @FMEEvangelist