xF2 Add-on Feed reader 1.6

Description:

Allows reading RSS feeds in a page.

This add-on will allow members to read selected RSS feeds in a page. The feeds are displayed in HTML so any device can read the feed.

(Example of Feed reader page)





Installation:

1. Download Andy-FeedReader-1.1.zip and unzip it.
2. Copy the src/addons/Andy/FeedReader directory to your server.
3. From the Admin Control Panel Install the add-on.

How to use:

Add the following to your forum URL:

feedreader/?url=http://newsrss.bbc.co.uk/rss/newsonline_world_edition/front_page/rss.xml

This example will show the BBC feed in a page. To show your favorite feed, change the URL query string.

Live example:

BBC News - Home

Widget setup:

To add a RSS feed widget in the sidebar do the following:

1) Admin Control Panel -> Appearance -> Widgets
2) Add widget
3) Select HTML Add widget
4) Enter the following:

Widget key = feed_reader
Title = News
Display in positions = Forum list: Sidebar
Template = <a href="BBC News - Home">BBC</a>