Media RSS (Rich Site Summary) extends the standard RSS web feed format to support multimedia content, such as videos and images.

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Steps to Add or Modify a Media RSS Feed Connection

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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5. Finalize and Save the Connection

  • Click Next to proceed.
  • Complete the setup by finishing the Data Provider Wizard.

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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.

By following these steps, PADS4 will successfully retrieve and display multimedia content from a Media RSS feed.