Data Interoperability with ArcGIS
ArcGIS Data Interoperability has been updated to FME 2008, the latest FME developed by Safe Software. This new version of FME includes improvements to the existing software and new functionality for better usability and productivity.
New and Improved Support for Formats and Transformers
- Improved support for existing formats
- New formats such as industry foundation class (IFC) Standard for the Exchange of Product (STEP) files, CityGML, LandXML, GeoRSS, Trimble JobXML, Autodesk 2007 (DWG/DXF), and Aeronautical Information Exchange Model (AIXM)
- New transformers – more than 35 additional transformers that can be utilised in existing or new extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
Enhanced Workbench Improvements
Workbench, the graphical authoring environment used to build Data Interoperability ETL processes, has several usability enhancements including the following:
- A new Overview window lets you view your entire ETL workspace at a glance and provides easy navigation to different parts of the workspace.
- All windows displayed in the Workbench interface can now "float" independently of each other and the Workbench window frame.
- The transformer gallery is now customisable. You can create your own folders and store your favourite transformers for quick access. These folders are saved so you can share them with other users in your organisation.
- An Update Feature Types option has been added, which is very helpful when data changes during or after the creation of a spatial ETL tool. Using this option updates the entire workspace at once rather than your making the changes manually throughout the workspace.
