<Orbit installation directory>/program/software/<version>/lib_generic/jar/fmeobjects_old.jar
Orbit supports read access to all resources supported by the “FME Objects” library from Safe Software (*.dxf, *.dwg, *.dgn, …).
The Orbit resource driver to support the FME library is included in any Orbit installation. No additional Orbit purchase. FME has to be purchased separately :
Complete the steps below and restart Orbit.
fmeobjects.jar
file of the current FME installation <FME installation directory>/FME/fmeobjects/java/fmeobjects.jar
<Orbit installation directory>/program/software/<version>/lib_generic/jar/fmeobjects.jar
<Orbit installation directory>/program/config/orbit.ini
acad-fme.driver.format.name REALDWG
A conflict between the installed version of FME and the configured FME Objects Library for Orbit might prevent Orbit to start up.
And, unfortunately, due to the FME 2017 update, Orbit cannot be used in combination with FME version 2017. We are in contact with FME to get this solved.
Verify the installation requirements as listed above.
To disconnect Orbit from using the FME engine, remove following Orbit software file :
<Orbit installation directory>/program/software/<version>/lib_generic/jar/fmeobjects.jar
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Any by FME supported resource can be used (read only) like other supported resources.
When opening a FME vector resource in Orbit the original object color will be retained. A direct color classification will be applied on the received object color code. Pay attention for possible white colored objects, change the map backdrop color if required.
The FME color code and other FME legend parameters are listed as attributes in the object GraphicAttributes table. The object color can be changed by adjusting this color code in the Object Inspector or by creating a new Orbit legend via the dataset Legend Editor.
When opening a FME vector resource in Orbit, the available layers will be split into different dataset models.
Each model can contain only one type of spatial objects (points, lines or areas).
A DWG or DXF layer can be split into 4 models : points, lines, areas and text. A text model are points with text labels.
More information about dataset models can be read here : Vector Data Structure.
Each dataset can be exported to or saved as a native supported vector file for future editing, see Context Menu.
Note that a FME resources probably cannot be exported to one single Esri Shape file. A Shape file supports only one dataset model.
The use of an Orbit Vector File is advised for future editing.
FME resources will have 2 or 3 attributes sets :
<Orbit installation directory>/program/software/<version>/lib_generic/jar/fmeobjects_old.jar