Marrying FME & ArcGIS: Automating GIS Workflows for Maximum Efficiency

Marrying FME & ArcGIS:
Automating GIS Workﬂows
for Maximum Efficiency

Stephanie
Long
Professor & Associate Dean
Austin Community College
Mike
Long
Geospatial Data Engineer
CapMetro
Don
Murray
Co-Founder & CEO
Safe Software
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Agenda
1 Setting the Stage
2 Data Automation in ArcGIS - Workbench
3 Python & JSON in Workbench
4 Spatial Data & Automations
5 Resources
6 Q&A
Agenda

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ArcGIS
The most trusted and comprehensive platform in geospatial technology.
1. Advanced Mapping: Powerful tools for creating detailed, interactive maps.
2. Industry-Speciﬁc Solutions: Tailored tools like ArcGIS Indoors for facility management
and ArcGIS Urban for city planning.
3. Enterprise Scalability: Scales effortlessly to meet the needs of any organization.
4. Continuous Innovation: Regular updates keep you ahead with the latest geospatial tools.
Esri also has industry-speciﬁc tools, such as ArcGIS Indoors, ArcGIS Urban, and many others,
which are examples of how ArcGIS is not just a general platform but also a specialized solution
across various sectors.

FME
FME is the only all data integration platform.
1. Unmatched Interoperability: Connects over 500 formats for seamless data integration.
2. Powerful Automation: Automate complex workﬂows without code.
3. Real-Time Processing: Enables instant insights with real-time data handling.
4. No-Code Interface: Empowers all users to manage data workﬂows easily.
5. Community Innovation: Continuously evolving with global community contributions.
FME connects, transforms, and automates data across countless systems, enabling
organizations to fully leverage their information and drive smarter decisions.

FME and ArcGIS
A powerful environment for integrating, automating, and analyzing all your data. They form
the most trusted and comprehensive data platform.
1. Seamless Integration: Connect all data for a uniﬁed business view.
2. Scalable Solutions: Consistent performance for any deployment size.
3. Automated Workﬂows: Streamline processes, boost efficiency.
4. Real-Time Insights: Instant data processing & visualization for quick decisions.
5. Holistic Decision Support: Make smarter decisions with comprehensive data.

Imagine decisions powered by FME powered seamless
integration of ArcGIS and the rest of your enterprise.
It isn’t about maps or data; it’s about transforming your
enterprise, automating workflows, and unlocking insights.
With ArcGIS and FME together, you’re not just
adapting—you’re leading.
Redefine how your organization sees and acts on data,
redefining what’s possible.

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All data types and all data speeds.
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The Authoring environment for all
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The Deployment environment delivering
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2
Data Automation
in ArcGIS -
Workbench

Data Automation in ArcGIS - Workbench
Accessing FME in ArcGIS Pro
● ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load)
● FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)
● Workbench Integration
● ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension
○ Analysis Ribbon > Workﬂows > Data Interop > Workbench

Workbench
Interface
Navigator
Parameter
Editor
Menus
Toolbar
Canvas
Transformer
Gallery
Translation
Log
Visual Preview

Visual Preview
Attributes and
Features

Readers, Transformers, and Writers
Flow of Canvas

Workbench Construction
Creation of Workﬂow in Canvas

Workbench vs ModelBuilder
Similarities

Workbench vs ModelBuilder
Similarities & A Major Difference

Data Transformation
Running and Inspecting Results

Programming in FME
Python in Workbench

Creating GIS Data
JSON to Feature Class

Spatial ETL Tools
Use Existing Workbenches
● Focus on Spatial Data
● User-Created

AutomatingYour Automations
Triggering Workbenches
● Triggers & Actions
○ Manual
○ Email
○ Directory
○ Webhook
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Extension vs Desktop
What’s the Difference?
ArcGIS Data
Interoperability
FME Form
Integration with ModelBuilder Yes Yes
Most up-to-date version FME At Time of
ArcGIS release
Yes
Operating systems Windows Windows, Mac, Linux
Technical support provided by Esri Safe Software
Training Esri Virtual Campus Free FME Training

OPEN COURSE ACCESS
Automating GIS Website
ArcGIS for Home Use
Free FME License

Marrying FME & ArcGIS
COURSE AUTHOR: STEPHANIE LONG, GISP
COURSE SME: MIKE LONG, GISP, FMEP

CapMetro’s Story:
Sneak Peek!
● Project Overview
● Key Beneﬁts of FME
● Solution: FME + ArcGIS!
● Results

29+
27K+
128
190
20K+
years of solving data
challenges
FME Community
members
countries with
FME customers
organizations worldwide
global partners with
FME services
30+
29K+
128
140+
25K+
years of solving data
challenges
FME Community
members
countries with
FME customers
organizations worldwide
global partners with
FME services
200K+
users worldwide
Safe & FME

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We are now recognized as Customers’
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