FME vs. MapInfo Pro

I created the FME script to generate the centerline polyline. It works very well and faster than we used the Esri api from the code side.

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Very suitable for any project where geographic data needs to be analysed or presented in a digestible format. There is more easy to use software for 3D and terrain work. For drilling data the plug in is limited and slightly clumsy in its execution although it is possible to draw the trace, snap to terrain and colour depending on geology, assay results, etc.

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• I used that to create the polyline
• Used that to do the reprojection
• Used that to extract spatial data
• Used that to do the intersect
• Used that to do the locate

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• Gridding
• Format conversions
• Import of data is easy

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• Should allow script to change the database connection
• Should provide more details and user friendly error log information

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• The 3D capability in Datamine is a little outdated and hard to use
• The labelling can sometimes be a little hit and miss

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MapInfo Pro customer support has always been quick and very helpful with any issues I have had with the software. They usually get back to you about your enquiry within 24 hours and they also tend to follow up to make sure your issue was resolved. I find it refreshing to be able to contact their experts quickly and easily.

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FME not only be able to do the data transfer and transformation, but also be able to perform the spatial process. Astera cannot do the spatial process at the moment.

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QGIS works very well however I find it a little harder to use and find the tools/settings I need in QGIS. It has a lot of the same functionality as MapInfo however QGIS doesn't really offer a dedicated customer support form or service which makes it harder to learn the product.

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• Easy to create and easy to understand when compare to the Esri api code
• Difficult to debug when the error happens

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• Maps are generated more quickly
• Spatial data can be created quickly and easily
• Can be expensive to licence

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