I like how the UI is very easy to follow. The documentation is also straightforward: the help buttons for each transformer are easy to find and understand. I can do all my GIS and spatial analysis in FME, and the way FME works means I’m automatically creating a workflow and documentation at the same time. Performance is great, and it integrates well with other apps because it can read and write every format I need. FME Flow is worth it as well, since it helps us connect all our different data sources and schedule updates.

FME is easy to understand and straightforward to follow. I also appreciate the wide variety of transformers it offers, which makes FME highly compatible with many different use cases and workflows.

FME has become a very useful part of my day-to-day GIS workflow, particularly when working with CAD data. It makes it straightforward to move, transform, and prepare information between CAD and GIS environments, while maintaining good data quality throughout the process. One of the things I appreciate most is how efficiently FME handles data processing. Even when dealing with relatively large or more complicated datasets, workflows generally run quickly without requiring excessive manual intervention. The interface is also intuitive enough to build and modify workflows without a steep learning curve. From a cost perspective, I feel FME provides good value given the range of data conversion and transformation capabilities available within a single platform. The support available locally in Auckland is another positive aspect. The Safe Software representatives have been responsive and knowledgeable, which makes it much easier to resolve issues or get guidance when needed. I have not explored the newer AI and intelligent automation capabilities in depth yet, so I cannot comment on their practical performance. However, these features look particularly interesting, and I see considerable potential for them to further automate repetitive data-processing tasks and improve future GIS workflows.