RSS Reader - How to use this add-on in your web page


To include the data from these XML files in your web pages, you must use PHP:

  1. Create a new PHP page or edit an existing PHP page.

  2. Add the following lines to the very top of your page's source code:
    include('/www/generic/codelib/rss_reader.php');
    ?>


  3. In the HTML source code, paste the following lines exactly where you wish the RSS data to appear:
    rss_reader('http://something.com/path/to/rss_file.rdf');
    ?>

    and change the value within the single quotes to the full URL of the RSS file to read.

  4. Save your page, upload and test.

Most problems with this add-on are caused by typing mistakes. If you experience problems using this add-on, please log a ticket with the Service Desk (Tel. x3325 eMail servicedesknuigalway.ie).