The RSS Reader module in the Automatic Strategy Builder (ASB) offers customization options through its properties settings. These settings are divided into two main tabs: Theme and Config.

Theme Tab

The Theme tab allows users to customize the local theme of the RSS Reader module without affecting the themes of other modules. This helps in personalizing the appearance of the RSS Reader to match user preferences or organizational branding.

Config Tab

The Config tab contains settings that control how the RSS feeds are updated and displayed. This section is divided into two sub-sections: Config Section and Appearance Section.

Config Section

This section allows users to set parameters that define the behavior of the RSS Reader module.

• Feed Update Interval: This setting controls how often the RSS feed is updated. Users can specify the interval to ensure that they receive the latest news and updates according to their preferred frequency.
  
  

• Messages List Position: This setting determines the position of the feed message header. There are five available positions:

  • Right
    
    
  • Bottom
    
    
  • Left
    
    
  • Top
    
    
  • Under Message Tree (Recommended for space efficiency)

Appearance Section

The Appearance section allows users to customize how the feed items are displayed within the RSS Reader module.

• Show Title: Toggle to show or hide the title of the article.
  
  
• Title Font: Customize the font style, size, and color for the article titles.
  
  
• Show Summary: Toggle to show or hide the short summary of the article.
  
  
• Summary Font: Customize the font style, size, and color for the article summaries.
  
  
• Show Timestamp: Toggle to show or hide the timestamp of the article.
  
  
• Timestamp Font: Customize the font style, size, and color for the timestamps.
  
  
• Show Feed Images: Toggle to show or hide the RSS feed icon.
  
  
• Use Default Images: Toggle to use default images provided by the feed or custom ones if available.

Summary

The Properties section for the RSS Reader module in the ASB provides users with the flexibility to tailor the module's appearance and behavior to their preferences. By adjusting settings in the Theme tab, users can ensure the RSS Reader aligns with their aesthetic preferences. The Config tab allows for detailed customization of feed update intervals and the layout of message headers, as well as the appearance of feed items. These customization options enhance the usability and efficiency of the RSS Reader, ensuring that users can stay informed in a way that best suits their needs.