Connecting a media RSS file

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Steps to Add or Modify a Media RSS File Connection

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1. Start the Data Provider Wizard

• Open the Data Provider Wizard by following the instructions in Adding a Data Provider or Editing a Data Provider.
• Select Media RSS File as the provider type.

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2. Specify the Media RSS File Location

• Choose between:
  • Content Library (Recommended) → Uses a file stored in the PADS4 Content Library.
  • File Name → Uses a file outside the Content Library (must specify the full file path).
• Click Browse to locate and select the Media RSS file.

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3. Finalize 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 file is accessible from the server’s point of view.
  • If not using a Data Server, confirm that PADS4 Designer and PADS4 Viewers can locate the Media RSS file.
• Using a Downloaded Media RSS File
  • To save a Media RSS feed from the internet:
    1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer.
    2. Navigate to the Media RSS feed.
    3. Right-click the browser window and select “View Source”.
    4. Save the content as a .xml file for local use.