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# Connecting a media RSS file

Media RSS (**Rich Site Summary**) extends the **RSS web feed format** to support **multimedia content** such as **videos and images** stored in a local file.

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### **Steps to Add or Modify a Media RSS File Connection**

#### **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.

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