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Setting Up a Basic Translation

Use an automated translation whenever you want to move data from source to destination quickly and with minimal effort. In most cases, an automated translation will produce exactly the results you require.

You can initiate a translation in any one of the following ways:

  • Drag the source file and drop it in the FME Quick Translator window. This is the easiest method because the source information is automatically defined.
  • Select File > Translate.
  • Click the Translate tool .
  • Press Ctrl+T from the main window.

Note: Tip: Select Tools > Browse Readers and Writers for a quick overview of FME-supported formats, and their file extensions.

In each case, the Set Translation Parameters dialog box appears.

What's Next?

You have the option of further defining your source information by specifying reader parameters, changing the coordinate system and viewing your input dataset.