PHP to auto update a feed ?

[crumblepie1]

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Ok..right, sorry bit new to this, but so far I can get a datafeed into a database and display whatever it is i need to show.

What i can't do is auto upate the feed. Any pointers or help as the Php required to auto update a feed would be really useful thanks!

[michaeldim]

You could setup a cronjob to import the feed and update the database.

[Bud]

As above - I use cronjobs to auto update. A good simple solution.

[simonk]

Presume you have cpanel with your hosting? If so, Use Cron Jobs To Automate Tasks or Update Your Website

[crumblepie1]

Hi..ok, cron jobs it is, sorry if im being knaive here, but so far the only cron job method i have found is via wget, my host, clook doesnt like this and suggested i use a php based approach..so, presumably, i have some sort of php code in a separeate file that connects up with the database which i can then cron job...?

[crumblepie1]

Hmm..getting there, just looking at my hosts cron jobs, easy enough to set up, only question i have is on the command line do i put the external datafeed address in or somethingelse?

[michaeldim]

You put your path to your script that imports the feed to your database.

[crumblepie1]

ah ok,got it,i see what im supposed to be doing now, thank you for all the help