FME Packages

Select Utilities > FME Options > FME Packages.

Tip Use Search to find a setting located anywhere in FME Options.

View, update, or remove any of the FME Packages that are installed on your FME Form.

FME packages are a fully portable mechanism for distributing post-install FME Engine components, including transformers, readers, writers, and web connections. Packages contain all dependencies that are required to run. Python-backed transformers and FME Workbench-created items, including custom transformers and custom formats, are supported.

Adding Packages

Packages are available for download from FME Hub.

Updating a Package

Updating a package pulls the latest version from FME Hub.

Click Check for Updates.
After the update check completes, select the package you want to update. If the Update button is enabled, an update is available for the selected package. Additionally, (Update Available) is appended to the package name.
Click Update.

Incompatible Packages

If an update is available for a package that is not compatible with the current version of FME, a banner displays with a link to update. Links for updating incompatible packages are also available in the following places:

The Quick Add dialog.
The Add Reader or Add Writer dialog.
The Reader and Writer Gallery.
A dialog that appears when opening a workspace containing one or more incompatible packages.

Removing a Package

Removing a package removes all components from FME Workbench that were contained in the package.

Select the package you want to remove and click Remove.