I have a client that has program that will ftp xml files during their horse jumping event to a server. The XML file has the scores for the contestants as they perform, would I be able to build a table that references the xml file and display the information on the site? (I'm pretty sure the first question is yes)
Bigger question would be, if that XML file is updated via ftp and overwritten, will the table auto-update the information on the page?
When it comes to XML files, they need to be hosted online, so when creating the table, you need to add the URL or a full path to the file.
When you do, the linked table will be pulling the data from that file every time it refreshes. So, the connection is live, but the plugin will not display new data until you refresh the page where table is.
I have a client that has program that will ftp xml files during their horse jumping event to a server. The XML file has the scores for the contestants as they perform, would I be able to build a table that references the xml file and display the information on the site? (I'm pretty sure the first question is yes)
Bigger question would be, if that XML file is updated via ftp and overwritten, will the table auto-update the information on the page?
Hello Tommy
Thank you for your interest in the plugin.
When it comes to XML files, they need to be hosted online, so when creating the table, you need to add the URL or a full path to the file.
When you do, the linked table will be pulling the data from that file every time it refreshes. So, the connection is live, but the plugin will not display new data until you refresh the page where table is.
Kind Regards,
Aleksandar Vuković
[email protected]
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