The GeoRSS specification defines a way to add spatial information to an XML feed. The GeoRSS writer can output feeds in RSS 2.0 or Atom 1.0. The specifications for the current versions of these formats can be found at and, respectively.Ĭurrently the GeoRSS reader supports RSS versions 0.91, 0.92 and 2.0, as well as Atom 0.3 and 1.0. Both of these formats have a similar structure in that the feed contains metadata and a collection of entries. OverviewĪn XML feed can be in one of several different formats, with the most common formats being RSS and Atom.
The GeoRSS reader/writer plug-in enables FME to read and write XML feeds and their spatial data extensions. Using GeoRSS, an XML feed can be extended to include spatial data. XML feeds are a popular method of publishing information to a set of subscribers.
