Dataset

A dataset is defined as an organised collection of data with a common theme (http://www.magic.gov.uk/textonly/Help/to_glossary.asp#D).

The structure of an FME dataset depends upon the individual format, but will be one of the following:

File Dataset – A single file with a recognized file extension (e.g. DXF or DGN).
Directory Dataset – A dataset made up of a group of files stored within a directory (e.g. Shape or S57)
Database Dataset – A set of information held in a database and identified by a database schema.
URL Dataset – Data provided by a remote server (e.g. OGDI)

A dataset contains one or more Feature Types