I have implemented RSS feed import and export on my forums. I will gladly make the code available to anyone who wants it, but I have not yet pulled it into offical MOD format files.
It's exceptionally easy to implement, though. I'll detail it a little here.
RSS DISPLAY View the actual feed other sites will hit to load your content here.
View the RSS-capable logo in the right nav bar here.
View an imported RSS feed from another site here. Look on bottom of the page for "Recent Topics From Access Denied BBS"
See my feed imported on another site here. (bottom of page, look for alien icon)
HOW IT WORKS 1. The RSS feed is generated by a VBScript class that runs a query on the database and parses the information into an XML block that is delivered, real-time, to whomever calls the page.
2. The RSS Reader, which allows you to load content from someone elses' site, is a VBScript class that hit the site providing a feed and saves the RSS feed as an XML file on your filesystem. Each feed has a configurable "archive timeout" to prevent bandwidth issues. The system parses the locally stored XML file until it expires and then it retreives the latest version from the other person's website. For instance, on my site, I store the feed for 1 hour and display the local version until the hour is up - at which time I refresh my local copy and start the process over again.
Again, I will share the code. Just email me at ron@iscifistory.com with the subject "RSS Code" and I will give you what you need. I have never made a Snitz Mod before, so if anyone is willing to assist me in pulling this into an official mod, I would be most appreciative.
Sweet. I looked (glanced, actually), but did not see a MOD for creation and import of RSS feeds. As you have one here, does that mean there IS a mod or is it custom code just for this forum?
it's just some custom code I did back when I stumbled on some other sites doing the same. Just wanted to do it just to do it.
you can download the code from here if you want it: click here
Thanks, Richard. I've been looking for something like that for awhile but had the slightest idea on how to go about it.
One question, though... is it possible to put the content of the topic in the feed with a link to the forum if they want to reply? My reasoning for that would be for the people who generally don't want their web browsers open at work or just want to browse while they work and possibly reply later on but still be able to read everything as it happens.
I can sorta figure out what's going on in the code, but as far as adding the right elements to get my desired effect, i'm lost. I already screwed it up once trying.
I almost released an rss feed for my site. It was generated just like these here. However, I decided it would be a bit more efficient to create a flat xml file and let people grab from there, so I'm about to start with that. I'd suggest it for anyone who feels their rss feed might be used frequently.
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Posted - 18 July 2003 : 16:04:30
