Specifying Source Information

Open the Set Translation Parameters dialog.

The easiest way to specify your source information is to drag a file or folder onto the FME Quick Translator main window. If you drag a single file onto the window, FME will know the format from the file extension. Alternatively, you can Merge Datasets or choose from the formats list.

Note If you decide to choose another dataset in a different format, you will have to manually select the new format.

Reader Parameters

Reader Parameter boxes allow you to specify additional information relating to some source datasets. When you select one of these formats, the Parameters button will become available. When you click the button, you’ll see a dialog that contains options specific to the format you selected.

If the format doesn’t support any special settings, then the button will remain dimmed (and unavailable).

Note You don’t have to change the settings if your source format supports this feature – FME will simply use the default settings.

Help for Parameters: When you open a settings box, press the F1 key for detailed help.

Coordinate System

This field will usually display Read from source, which means that FME will simply use default values. In most cases, the default value is all you'll need to perform the translation.

For more information see:

Converting Coordinate Systems

Adding Custom Coordinate Systems

What's Next?

When you've finished specifying the source information, you can specify the destination information.