SecondOrderConformer
Performs a second-order conformal transformation on the feature's geometry. Depending on the input geometry, a 2D or 3D transformation is performed. Transformed features are passed to the Transformed port.
This transformation is non-linear. Thus, to maintain the integrity of the data, we only perform transformations on the points defining geometries. For example, a 4-point quadrilateral polygon will remain a 4-point polygon after transformation, although a pure transformation would convert its lines into curves. If curve approximates from lines are desired, use a Densifier before this transformer.
Due to the non-linear nature of the transformation, true 3D geometries (such as Box and EnclosedSurface) are not supported by this transformer. All true-3D geometries are passed to the Invalid port.
Configuration
Parameters
Coefficients
Coefficients A to I
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The transformation results in the x and y coordinates being modified by:
x' = C + E(x-A) - F(y-B) + G((x-A)^2 - (y-B)^2) - 2H(x-A)(y-B)
y' = D + E(y-B) + F(x-A) + H((x-A)^2 - (y-B)^2) + 2G(x-A)(y-B)
z' = z + I
Each of the parameters may either be entered as a number, or can be taken from the value of a feature attribute by selecting the attribute name from the pull down list.
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Editing Transformer Parameters
Using a set of menu options, transformer parameters can be assigned by referencing other elements in the workspace. More advanced functions, such as an advanced editor and an arithmetic editor, are also available in some transformers. To access a menu of these options, click
beside the applicable parameter. For more information, see Transformer Parameter Menu Options.
Defining Values
There are several ways to define a value for use in a Transformer. The simplest is to simply type in a value or string, which can include functions of various types such as attribute references, math and string functions, and workspace parameters. There are a number of tools and shortcuts that can assist in constructing values, generally available from the drop-down context menu adjacent to the value field.
How to Set Parameter Values
Using the Text Editor
The Text Editor provides a convenient way to construct text strings (including regular expressions) from various data sources, such as attributes, parameters, and constants, where the result is used directly inside a parameter.
Text Editor
Using the Arithmetic Editor
The Arithmetic Editor provides a convenient way to construct math expressions from various data sources, such as attributes, parameters, and feature functions, where the result is used directly inside a parameter.
Arithmetic Editor
Conditional Values
Set values depending on one or more test conditions that either pass or fail.
Parameter Condition Definition Dialog
Content
Expressions and strings can include a number of functions, characters, parameters, and more.
When setting values - whether entered directly in a parameter or constructed using one of the editors - strings and expressions containing String, Math, Date/Time or FME Feature Functions will have those functions evaluated. Therefore, the names of these functions (in the form @<function_name>) should not be used as literal string values.
Dialog Options - Tables
Transformers with table-style parameters have additional tools for populating and manipulating values.
Table Tools
Row Reordering
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Enabled once you have clicked on a row item. Choices include:
- Add a row
- Remove a row
- Move current row up one
- Move current row down one
- Move current row to top
- Move current row to bottom
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Cut, Copy, and Paste
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Enabled once you have clicked on a row item. Choices include:
- Cut a row - delete and copy to clipboard
- Copy a row to the clipboard
- Paste a row from the clipboard
Cut, copy, and paste may be used within a transformer, or between transformers.
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Filter
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Start typing a string, and the matrix will only display rows matching those characters. Searches all columns. This only affects the display of attributes within the transformer - it does not alter which attributes are output.
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Import
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Import populates the table with a set of new attributes read from a dataset. Specific application varies between transformers. |
Reset/Refresh
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Generally resets the table to its initial state, and may provide additional options to remove invalid entries. Behavior varies between transformers.
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Note: Not all tools are available in all transformers.
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