Comments on: OPML browsing just got better

By: Sterling Camden

Sterling Camden — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:53:49 +0000

The file you linked in your comment is in RSS format. This plugin only uses OPML format.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:43:19 +0000

Hi, having some trouble getting this to work? is it my file

http://unlimited.catsone.com/xml/index.php?

By: OPML Browser plugin for WordPress

OPML Browser plugin for WordPress — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:49:32 +0000

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By: Tony @ Word Press Views

Tony @ Word Press Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:32:38 +0000

I suspect that the plugin upgrade functionality of word press is not entirely stellar, but you are right it is odd that it finds an upgrade (says it right now in my plugin section) if you have not even listed it on wordpress.org.

By: Sterling Camden

Sterling Camden — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:25:15 +0000

Hmm… I haven’t even posted this widget to WordPress.org, so I wonder where it’s getting its information about versions from. I’ll have to do a little research on that.

Thanks for the heads up, Tony.

By: Tony @ Joomla Views

Tony @ Joomla Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:16:56 +0000

I got it working! Thanks Chip.

Actually the reason was really dumb and odd, and I have seen other plugins do the same.

I downloaded the latest version on your site earlier today, but WP still states:

There is a new version of opml-browser widget available. Download version 1.2.1.20070210b here or upgrade automatically.

And I upgraded automatically and it deleted the opml-browser. If I go to the download version 1.2… link, then I end up: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/widgets/

I don’t know why it does that, but I have seen wp delete plugins after using the ‘automatically upgrade’ option, wierd.

Anyways, thank you so much for your help. Greatly appreciated!

By: Sterling Camden

Sterling Camden — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:59:25 +0000

That’s because you’re getting an error in PHP.

String literals have to be quoted, so your setting for $browser->filename is causing a syntax error. Put the URL in single quotes.

Technically, the $browser->name is supposed to be a string as well, but thanks to PHP’s auto-conversion of numbers to strings, this should not be a problem.

By: Tony @ WordPress Views

Tony @ WordPress Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:56:15 +0000

lol yeah I figured that out and re-reading your reply above clearly stating to use the php option to display which made me come up with this:

name = 1;
$browser->filename = http://www.logitechnews.info/wp-links-opml.php;
$browser->require_html = 1;
$browser->exclude_self = 1;
$browser->closeall = 0;

echo $browser->render(); ?>

and that is still not working, in fact it prevents the sidebar from displaying.

By: Sterling Camden

Sterling Camden — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:51:32 +0000

No, that wouldn’t work, because the sidebar isn’t passed through WordPress’ content filters. That approach only works within a WordPress post or page. But the PHP code should work anywhere in your theme files.

By: Tony @ WordPress Views

Tony @ WordPress Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:43:36 +0000

I am using this:

opmlurl = http://www.logitechnews.info/wp-links-opml.php;
$browser->require_html = 1;
$browser->exclude_self = 1;
$browser->closeall = 0;

echo $browser->render(); ?>

and it stops the side border from rendering. what am I doing wrong Chip?

By: Tony @ WordPress Views

Tony @ WordPress Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:42:12 +0000

I should have looked at the php display option (like you said above) – but using:

opmlurl = http://www.logitechnews.info/wp-links-opml.php;
$browser->require_html = 1;
$browser->exclude_self = 1;
$browser->closeall = 0;

echo $browser->render(); ?>

stops the side menu to display.

By: Tony @ WordPress Views

Tony @ WordPress Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:36:01 +0000

http://www.joomlaviews.info/

I guess not.. lol

By: Tony @ WordPress Views

Tony @ WordPress Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:32:20 +0000

could I put: [opml-browser name="string", opmlurl="http://www.logitechnews.info/wp-links-opml.php", link_opml="1" require_html="1", require_feed="1" exclude_self="1"] in the sidebar.php and it would display the opml link list?

By: Sterling Camden

Sterling Camden — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:56:36 +0000

Sure! See the opml-browser-readme.txt under the subheadings “FOR DISPLAY FROM PHP” or “FOR DISPLAY WITHIN THE TEXT OF A POST OR PAGE”.

Use the PHP option if you’re in a non-themed sidebar.

By: Tony @ WordPress Views

Tony @ WordPress Views — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:44:23 +0000

Hey Chip, is there anyway to add this plugin on a non-widget enabled theme?

By: Sterling Camden

Sterling Camden — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:20:23 +0000

Thanks, Shack. I’ll correct that for the next version. I’ve just downloaded the validator and tried it out. 106 errors on my page! The W3C Police will be looking for me!

By: Shack Dougall

Shack Dougall — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:02:51 +0000

LOL, I wish I had that kind of attention to detail. I’m just using the Html Validator extension in Firefox. Works in the background and flags all the errors in view page source. Really nice.

BTW, I realized that there’s one other validation error. Probably not worth creating a new version, but it should be mentioned. tags apparently require an ‘alt’ attribute (documented here).

Anyway, thanks again! I love the plugin!

By: Sterling Camden

Sterling Camden — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:21:07 +0000

Thanks for the keen eye, Shack! I've corrected these issues here.

By: More OPML Browser corrections -- Chip’s Tips for Developers

More OPML Browser corrections -- Chip’s Tips for Developers — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:20:26 +0000

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By: Shack Dougall

Shack Dougall — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:54:50 +0000

Great plugin that just keeps getting better! Thanks!

I just want to bring your attention to a few typos in opml-browser.php. 1) There are two lines with href= that don’t put quotes around the URL. 2) opml-browser-box-$number prints out literally without substituting the number. 3) There’s one place where style= doesn’t have a starting quote. and 4) there’s no at the end of the “Get this widget” link.

But those are all very minor. Great plugin!