Steps to Add or Modify a Media RSS Feed Connection
1. Start the Data Provider Wizard
- Open the Data Provider Wizard following the instructions in Adding a Data Provider or Editing a Data Provider.
- Select Media RSS Feed as the provider type.
2. Specify the Media RSS Feed URL
- Enter the URL (URI) of the Media RSS feed.
- If required, click Preview to verify the feed’s output.
3. Configure Authentication (If Required)
- If the Media RSS feed requires login credentials, enable Authorization Required.
- Enter the User ID, Password, and (if necessary) a Domain.
4. Configure User-Agent (If Required)
- Some servers may require a specific User-Agent string to allow access.
- If needed, enter the required User-Agent identification string.
5. Finalize and Save the Connection
- Click Next to proceed.
- Complete the setup by finishing the Data Provider Wizard.
Important Considerations
- Using a PADS4 Data Server
- If a PADS4 Data Server is in use, ensure that the Media RSS feed is accessible from the server’s point of view.
- If not using a Data Server, confirm that PADS4 Designer and PADS4 Viewers have direct access to the Media RSS feed via the internet.