FME Transformers: 2024.1
FME Transformers: 2024.1
MapInfoStyler
Prepares features for output to MapInfo MIF/MID or MapInfo TAB by providing a convenient interface to set a variety of MapInfo format-specific attributes.
For more information about MapInfo MIF/MID or MapInfo TAB styling, see:
- MapInfo TAB and MapInfo MIF/MID Reader/Writer chapters (Feature Representation sections) in the FME Readers and Writers manual. In FME Workbench, select Help > FME Readers and Writers Reference.
Configuration
Output Ports
Note Feature order may change in relation to other output ports. Feature order per port is maintained.
<Rejected> (Dynamic)
The dynamic <Rejected> port appears when a parameter is set to a non-literal value that might make processing impossible.
For example, if a numeric parameter such as Line Width, Count Start, or Decimal Places is set to an expression, attribute value, or user parameter, it is possible to pass in a non-numeric value that cannot be used. Decimal Places = Cat cannot be processed, so the feature will be output via this port.
Rejected features will have an fme_rejection_code attribute explaining the reason for rejection.
Rejected Feature Handling: can be set to either terminate the translation or continue running when it encounters a rejected feature. This setting is available both as a default FME option and as a workspace parameter.
Parameters
Color
Color |
This parameter specifies the pen color that will be used to render the feature. The pen color determines the color of lines and area boundaries. Specifying Colors Colors may be entered directly or chosen from the color picker via the ellipsis button. Syntax
Colors can be specified by RGB values or hex codes. RGB values may be either 24-bit or decimal (0 - 1). If the value type is unclear, as in (1,1,1), the 24-bit interpretation is used. Hex codes are accepted with or without a hash sign (#).
Note When translating from MapInfo to MapInfo, a MapInfoStyler provides the most control over additional attributes like transparency and patterns.
Format attribute set:
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Symbols
If enabled, point features will be turned into the specified symbol.
Features with other geometry types will not be affected by settings in this section.
Symbol Point Size |
Symbol Point Size specifies the size of the symbol in points. Format attribute set: mapinfo_symbol_size, mif_symbol_size |
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Symbol Type |
Symbol Type specifies the type of symbol to be associated with the point. Format attributes set:
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TrueType Symbol |
TrueType Symbol is available only if Symbol Type is TrueType Font. It specifies the number of the symbol to be associated with the point. To select a symbol, click the browse button to the right of the text field. Format attributes set:
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Symbol Font Effects |
Symbol Font Effects is available only if Symbol Type is TrueType Font. It specifies the display style for the symbol. Format attribute set: mapinfo_symbol_style, mif_symbol_style |
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Symbol Rotation |
Symbol Rotation is available only if Symbol Type is TrueType Font. It specifies the rotation angle for the symbol, measured in degrees counterclockwise from horizontal. Format attributes set: mapinfo_symbol_angle; mif_symbol_angle |
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Custom Symbol File |
Custom Symbol File is available only if Symbol Type is Custom Symbols. It specifies the custom symbol associated with the point. To select a symbol, click the browse button to the right of the text field. Format attributes set: mapinfo_symbol_file_name; mif_symbol_file_name |
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Custom Symbol Effects |
Custom Symbol Effects is available only if Symbol Type is Custom Symbols. It specifies the display style for the symbol. Format attributes set: mapinfo_symbol_style; mif_symbol_style |
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MapInfo 3.0 Symbol |
MapInfo 3.0 Symbol is available only if Symbol Type is MapInfo 3.0. It specifies the symbol to display for the point. To select a symbol, click the browse button to the right of the text field. Format attributes set: mapinfo_symbol_shape; mif_symbol_shape |
Lines/Borders
If enabled, features containing lines will be prepared for output to MapInfo.
Features with other geometry types will not be affected by settings in this section.
Line Width Type |
Line Width Type specifies the how the line width will be interpreted. |
Line Width |
Line Width specifies the thickness of the line, when it is rendered. Format attributes set: mapinfo_pen_width; mif_pen_width |
Line Pattern |
Line Pattern specifies how the line should be rendered. To select a pattern, click the browse button to the right of the text field. Format attribute set: mapinfo_pen_pattern; mif_pen_pattern |
Line Interleaving |
Line Interleaving specifies whether or not the line should be interleaved. You can use interleaved line styles to create the appearance of intersections for overlapping intersections and lines within a single layer. Format attributes set: mapinfo_pen_pattern; mif_pen_pattern |
Regions
If enabled, area and ellipse features will be prepared for output to MapInfo.
Features with other geometry types will not be affected by settings in this section.
Fill Foreground Color |
Fill Foreground Color specifies the foreground color when the area is filled. Specifying Colors Colors may be entered directly or chosen from the color picker via the ellipsis button. Syntax
Colors can be specified by RGB values or hex codes. RGB values may be either 24-bit or decimal (0 - 1). If the value type is unclear, as in (1,1,1), the 24-bit interpretation is used. Hex codes are accepted with or without a hash sign (#).
Format attributes set: fme_fill_color; mapinfo_brush_foreground; mif_brush_foreground |
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Fill Background Color |
Fill Background Color specifies the background color when the area is filled. Specifying Colors Colors may be entered directly or chosen from the color picker via the ellipsis button. Syntax
Colors can be specified by RGB values or hex codes. RGB values may be either 24-bit or decimal (0 - 1). If the value type is unclear, as in (1,1,1), the 24-bit interpretation is used. Hex codes are accepted with or without a hash sign (#).
Format attributes set: mapinfo_brush_background; mif_brush_background |
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Fill Pattern |
Fill Pattern specifies how the filled area should be rendered. To select a pattern, click the browse button to the right of the text field. Leaving the field blank will not change the fill pattern. Format attribute set: mapinfo_brush_pattern; mif_brush_pattern |
Text
If enabled, text features will be prepared for output to MapInfo.
Features with other geometry types will not be affected by settings in this section.
Text Background Color |
Text Background Color specifies the background color used when the text is drawn. Specifying Colors Colors may be entered directly or chosen from the color picker via the ellipsis button. Syntax
Colors can be specified by RGB values or hex codes. RGB values may be either 24-bit or decimal (0 - 1). If the value type is unclear, as in (1,1,1), the 24-bit interpretation is used. Hex codes are accepted with or without a hash sign (#).
Format attribute set: mapinfo_text_fontbgcolor; mif_text_fontbgcolor |
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Text TrueType Font Name |
Text TrueType Font Name specifies the font to use for the text. To edit this parameter, click the browse button to the right of the text field. Format attribute set: mapinfo_text_fontname; mif_text_fontname |
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Text Font Effects |
Text Font Effects specifies the effects to apply to the font. To edit this parameter, click the browse button to the right of the text field. Format attributes set:
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Text Justification |
Text Justification specifies how to place the text. Format attributes set: mapinfo_text_justification; mif_text_justification |
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Text Line Spacing |
Text Line Spacing specifies the space between lines of multiline text. The measure is expressed as a multiple of the text height. Format attributes set: mapinfo_text_spacing; mif_text_spacing |
Editing Transformer Parameters
Transformer parameters can be set by directly entering values, using expressions, or referencing other elements in the workspace such as attribute values or user parameters. Various editors and context menus are available to assist. To see what is available, click beside the applicable parameter.
How to Set Parameter Values
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.
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.
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.
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.
Content Types
These functions manipulate and format strings. | |
Special Characters |
A set of control characters is available in the Text Editor. |
Math functions are available in both editors. | |
Date/Time Functions | Date and time functions are available in the Text Editor. |
These operators are available in the Arithmetic Editor. | |
These return primarily feature-specific values. | |
FME and workspace-specific parameters may be used. | |
Creating and Modifying User Parameters | Create your own editable parameters. |
Dialog Options - Tables
Table Tools
Transformers with table-style parameters have additional tools for populating and manipulating values.
Row Reordering
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Enabled once you have clicked on a row item. Choices include:
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Cut, Copy, and Paste
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Enabled once you have clicked on a row item. Choices include:
Cut, copy, and paste may be used within a transformer, or between transformers. |
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. |
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. |
Note: Not all tools are available in all transformers.
For more information, see Transformer Parameter Menu Options.
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