Input Format
The abbreviation (short name) of the format that will be used to read the data when you run the workspace. Format short names are documented in each format's Quick Facts table, and in the Reader and Writer Gallery.
If no valid name is specified, the reader will try to guess the name from the filename extension of the source dataset (if the dataset is a file).
Additional Attributes to Expose
Use this parameter to expose Format Attributes in FME Workbench when you create a workspace:
- In a dynamic scenario, it means these attributes can be passed to the output dataset at runtime.
- In a non-dynamic scenario, this parameter allows you to expose additional attributes on multiple feature types. Click the browse button to view the available format attributes (which are different for each format) for the reader.