RSS feed scroller

hi
i test it and finnally i get the resull :
loading loading loading and then error error error
please juste explain more to modify exactyl.
and all the links RSS ends with .rss (no like u done .php)
thnks

First, check if your feed is valid. Check here:
http://feedvalidator.org/ If it is valid, make sure you use the absolute path to your feed. Example: http://www.bezzmedia.com/swfspot/rss.php not just rss.php

i have tried copy pasting the swf's onto my site with no success. i noticed that the object code your have specified as copy, modify the red text and paste is different than the source code for this site of the odject class on this site

any suggestions?

Post the link, either I or someone else can probably help out.

Thank you for responding so quickly, i have been using CS3 to do this project, i had tried saving it as a FLA 8, with the same negative results. THis is by far, the best scroller i have seen so far

Here's the problem. What is the address of the rss feed? In the places your html code says 23-rssscroller.swf, change it to 23-rssscroller.swf?feed=http://www.siteaddress.com/addressoffeed.rss
That way the flash plugin knows where to grab the feed from.

I done it:)
but i need some space between two different news please help me about this.

I cant done it it shows in frontpage but not in ie.

Hi,

i tried making the changes you suggested, but to no avail

do i have to configure any security settings perhaps?

the link http://www.koarise.com/nasa.rss does not work. That's the problem.

Hi,

thanks for all your feedback, your tutorial is the only one that has worked for me so far, i greatly appreciate all your help John.

I would like to link my rss from other sites, but i noticed that this cross domain linking is no longer available

do you know any work a rounds?

also, i've tried modifying the font by using
scrollingtext.font = "Zurich BlkEx BT";

the font does not change though, do i need to embed it some how?

To place your rss feed onto other sites with flash, you'd need to have a crossdomain.xml file set up. Read more at http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_14213 or google "flash crossdomain.xml". Changing the font: http://livedocs.adobe.com/flash/8/main/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=LiveDocs_Parts&file=00002807.html

Nice Job! I hacked a way to stop the RSS scroll on RollOver, but I'm looking for a way to change the color of the links as they are rolled over and I'm stumped. Any ideas?

Found a solution to the rollovers. I imported an external css style sheet and applied it to the textfield.

fla is not supporting.. its old version i think. i have flash 7.

Is there a way to load the RSS feed from within Flash, instead of specifying it when embedding it into a page?
if possible, email answer to animetricproductions at gmail?

Thanks.

Hi, I got this working nicely but didn;t understand your link to How to change the font... Could you pls explain? Also, CG mentioned he had used an external CSS attached to the textfield... How do I do this?

Cheers!

To change the font, you first need to have the text set. Add the folowing code at the end of the xmlLoad.onLoad function (line 76).
var my_fmt:TextFormat = new TextFormat();
my_fmt.font = "Some Font";
scrollingtext.setTextFormat(my_fmt);

John thanks that worked - but only when I just look at the SWF... ie. when I publish a preview from Flash it's in the font I specify. When I embed the SWF into HTML the font reverts to Times. Any idea why?

Any way to change the background color for the scroller, also need to specify a size of 700 pixels in length and 25-35 pixels high. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you

Okay I feel stupid...I just missed the sizing specs above so only need to specify background color for text box. Sorry for the lameness.

Hi.Is it possible and how instead of xmlLoad.load(_root.feed); to use external RSS URL address to swf as standalone. Thank you

Papy, change feed=http://www.bezzmedia.com/swfspot/rss.php in the html to the address of your feed.

Hi.Maybe did not ask right question. I'd like to use the swf file without html page. just like a standalone swf. is that possible?

Change xmlLoad.load(_root.feed); to something like xmlLoad.load("myfeed.xml");

Thank you for the answer. I'm new in that so I'd like to ask you what the xml(let's say myfeed.xml) file need to content. i'v got my exact RSS URL. Thank you

Hello John,
your rss-scroller is exactly what i need..
but.. it dosen`t work somehow.. all what the reader do is "loading.."
do you have any idea why could not work?
for test i`ve even taken your .swf and your rss-feed
and still nothing..I

If it was a recent log on here I would even have bothered...strange things is I can't get it to work simple loads nada, not evne with original feed...I run vista 64 this should mater but I had weirder stuff happen, anyone a suggestion?

Okay I figured out that one can't use CS3 I have now saved the fla as an Flash8 file, hoeveve I still get error error msg with the feed exactly as mentioned above, anyone can help?

Can any one mail the way to worked it out...and the update such as CSS sheet capability,it will be very much aprreciated ;-) dutchmarcus@gmail.com

I'm trying to scroll the EDGAR-online RSS feed for SEC filings and getting "loading error error . . . etc." The feed address is:

feed://feeds.edgar-online.com/latestFilings/Default.aspx?channel=ALL

I'm using your 23-rssscroller.swf and past the following into my html file:

<body>
<object data="23-rssscroller.swf?feed=feed://feeds.edgar-online.com/latestFilings/Default.aspx?channel=ALL" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600" height="20"><param name="movie" value="23-rssscroller.swf?feed=feed://feeds.edgar-online.com/latestFilings/Default.aspx?channel=ALL"/></object>
</body>

If it'll help, my test html on my Web site is:

http://www.rickbennett.com/EDGAROnline/EDGARamazonGOOGLErssfeed.html

Many thanks.

Last message too obtuse without paragraph spacing. I get "loading error error . . ." when I past your feed link into my html. The feed (just so you can see that it's a good feed) is: http://feeds.edgar-online.com/latestFilings/Default.aspx?channel=CURRENT

Rick, The problem is that the swf file and the rss feed are on two different domains. edgar-online needs to write a cross-domain policy file to allow other domains to read their rss feeds. This is a built in security feature to flash. More info here: http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=tn_14213&sliceId=2

You could read the rss file into your server and spit it back out to the flash file from your server.

Thanks, John. I'll give that a shot. Merry Christmas.

I see that people have been halping each other, however mine request right above has till now been ignored can anyone offer assitence?

I am getting error error, and folowng the instuctions precies, am I missing anything?

Chris, do you have an online link we would look at?

My Webmaster placed this scroller on my site with sample text scrolling.
In plain step-by-step English, how do I change the text with my own words?
Thanks!
G.

Hi John,

Yeah I do :-)

Idea is to run in an exsisting flash banner,
site is for a kraanworker, in NL, he liked the news and weather report to scroll, link to test page is

http://www.vanjolekraanservice.nl/archieved/test.htm

I haver an other problem with a flash banner which is on

http://www.vanjolekraanservice.nl/archieved/rss.htm

Thank you very much,

Chris

What if I want only a certain amount of feed to show? Like, 3-6?

how can i load the feed directly in flash without the html file? i saw this asked up above, but couldn't find the answer. nothing i've been trying is working yet. thanks!

I can make the scroller work with this feed "http://www.bezzmedia.com/swfspot/rss.php" but the feed I want to use is "http://www.550thezone.com/script2/rss.php?f=104670" but no luck.

i got this to work the way i want, i thought, but the feed stops moving after about 5 minutes of being open. any idea why?

how do i insert images(scrolling logo) in between news feed?

Any word on changing the font, I read link and added code but nothing seems to be working...any feedback on this?

Fixed the font issue.

Is there any way of specifying that the link opens in a _blank target? Cheers.

My titles are not clickable? How can I fix this?

I have one problem. When I use this adress http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/2,kategoria.rss everything is ok but when I change adres to http://www.chip.pl/rss/newsroom.rss rss feed scroller don't load this rss.

Hi I am having a problem as well. After about 2 mins the feed just stops completely. Is there any way to fix this? Thanks so much :)

I am having the same problem as a few above. With the feed stopping scrolling after around 2-5 minutes.

Please advise.

this tutorial is helpfull for me, but when loadMovie on my flash document on target, i can adjust the size the font with command "fscommad('allowscale",false)...anyone can help this

Could anyone please tell me why it won't load this feed?:http://www.bezzmedia.com/swfspot/resources/23-rssscroller.swf.

<bold>Could anyone please tell me why it won't load this feed?:http://www.bezzmedia.com/swfspot/resources/23-rssscroller.swf.</bold>

My other 2 posts were mistakes. I meant this feed: http://www.blogengage.com/rss.php

MC, It's getting messed up because you are using a php extension. Here's your code: <?phpxml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
try changing that line to <?php echo '<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>'; ?>

Hello John,

I used your code on this web site. It worked fine locally. Can you please let me know why this is not working.

Thanks,
Sam.

Sam, Edit your html so http://www.bezzmedia.com/swfspot/rss.php is the location of your xml file.

John,

I am just using plain HTML without any XML code.

How should I make http://www.bezzmedia.com/swfspot/rss.php, the location of my xml file.

I will really appreciate your response.

Please let me know.

Thanks,
Sam.

How come it won't load this feed: http://sf-zone.net/wp-atom.php?

MC, It might have something to do with the javascript.

I've found that it only loops twice

hi, when i test the feed from my computer (directly from flash, i side stepped the get variable by doing this: xmlLoad.load("myfeed.xml");) it works 100% , but the moment i upload it to a server, or even test it locally in my browser, it gives me the error message.
i tried everything and have no idea what the problem could be. if there is anyone who can help me, please do so! thanks.

Jana, instead of "myfeed.xml", try using the absolute path, like "http://www.mysite.com/myfeed.xml", or "http://localhost/myfeed.xml" for a local server.

thanks for your quick response, John, but maybe i should have copied the whole line, and not just an example.
i am using the absolute path: xmlLoad.load('http://www.aviationweek.com/services/rss/retrieve?site=anc&pubname=aviationdaily');
i have also tested the feed on http://feedvalidator.org, its working 100%. the thing that baffles me is that it's working as a standalone player, but not through a browser...?

It's possible there is a cross domain policy issue. Is the swf file hosted on the same domain as the xml file?

i also thought it could be something like that. i'll see what i can do. thanks again.

Can someone share their code if the feed is from an xml file? Is that possible? I'm new to this and I love it.

Hi, I'm a designer (not particularly great at code), I think your feed scroller is awesome! I've found a problem and it's been highlighted above - the scolling stops aftera reasonably short while - has anyone managed to work out why and can offer a fix?

Thankyou in advamce!

B0b

if your scrolling text stops its because it ran to the end of the text length. Just reset scrollingtext.hscroll=0 to restart the scrolling. Change the code to the below to restart the scrolling once it gets to the end of the code.

onEnterFrame=function(){
//Scroll the text
scrollingtext.hscroll=((scrollingtext.hscroll+movementspeed)%(textlength+Stage.width));
if (scrollingtext.maxhscroll == scrollingtext.hscroll){
scrollingtext.hscroll=0;
}

}

How can I define a specific font size for this ticker? I have everything else set the way I need it! thanks, Chris

which code would one alter to get this to scroll vertically?

I entered the code above from Brian, but my scroll is still stopping. Any ideas?

Hello,

I did the same as Christy, Entered brians code ans still my scroll is stopping. Please help.

How can I make it show only the first item in the feed?
Also, how do I change the font?

Those of you who get the flicking "loading" box a. E.G. papy. This can be caused by using the .fla file and publishing it yourself. The source .fla has an EXTRA frame on the end, causing the movie to loop and restart 30 times a second. Just use flash to remove the second frame and the flicking loading message goes away.

Tom the oceanhippie. P.S. Great piece of work was strugging to fine someting suitable.

Tom

Thanks alot for this! I am currently a student and I don't know much about XML or RSS feeds yet but I think this will give me a good step in the right direction!

RoyMan

Does anybody know how to use this rss reader with JSON instead of XML?

does anybody know how to make the rss feed stop on rollover? I am new to actionscript

Great work John, and thanks Brian for the code to restart the scrolling after it stops, works well.

Thanks

Hi

thanx for the lovely script it has helped me but I would require to run the rss directly in the flash file as i am creating a screen saver which runs the rss feed can U help me

To Everyone Looking to "customize" this feed: for the n00bs out there you need to get rid of some of the generic code at the top i.e. lines 5-14 these create the "text area". Leave the property that creates the loading text. Now - go out to your stage and drag out a text box. make sure you give it the following properties: dynamic text, render text as html and single line, and give it an instance name of "scrollingtext" after that you do that...have at it. Change color size background text etc. that should answer about half the questions on this forum

Thanx for the script i was looking for it from long time :)

thanks

im trying to use this script to make a news ticker for a plasma screen, when it restarts its a little jumpy so i wanted to hide it for a few seconds then show it again, this is how i changed the end of the code

function wait() {
if (scroller._visible==false)
{scroller._visible=true
trace("The time is now !!");

}
}

onEnterFrame=function(){
scroller.hscroll=((scroller.hscroll+movementspeed)%(textlength+Stage.width));
if (scroller.maxhscroll == scroller.hscroll){
scroller._visible=false
myTimer = setInterval(wait, 5000)
scroller.hscroll=0
}
}


it runs the wait once but it wont run it again...any ideas as im really stuck here and i know its going to just be something silly that im just over looking.

Really nice post,thanks for sharing....

I have bookmarked your site. Thanks for sharing

nice works really like it.

www.sms2life.com

Thanks a lots

Hi,

i tried making the changes you suggested, but to no avail

do i have to configure any security settings perhaps?

thanks

I managed to get this to work without using html file.

Firstly I assigned the _root.feed to an xml file like so;
//XML File name
_root.feed = "somefilename.xml";

I also created a dynamic textfield and named it scrollingtext. Then I changed this line;
this.createTextField("scrollingtext", this.getNextHighestDepth(), 0, 0, Stage.width, Stage.height);
To;
this.scrollingtext;

That is all and it works like magic. And oh it is easy to change the text colours and other text formating issues can be addressed directly without any action script.

Good luck guys.

The scroller is nice but I really don't have a use for it at the moment.

clear code. biikmark it.

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RSS feed scroller

Special thank for good post.

Thank for the information

Thank for the information

Special thank for good post.