Geometry Mapping

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.

FME Geometry Type

KML Geometry Element

Remarks

fme_point

<Point>

 

fme_line

<LineString>

 

fme_polygon

<Polygon>

 

fme_donut

<Polygon>

Holes must have polygon geometry

fme_aggregate

<MultiGeometry>

 

fme_arc

<LineString>

FME will stroke the arc.

fme_ellipse

<Polygon>

FME will stroke the ellipse.