Link that allows users to download the files directly instead of opening them in a new tab

[saketh poola]

We have a requirement in a Record Producer form that includes a Select Box field. Based on the user's selection, a Rich Text Label should dynamically display a corresponding template—one template for a specific option, and a different template for another. Additionally, when the user clicks on any links within the Rich Text Label, the associated file should download directly rather than opening in a new browser tab.

How we can achieve this? 
I have tried with widget however it is working for only one template, if the form having multiple templates it won't work. - I am not looking for Widget as a solution.
Please help me!!

[Ankur Bawiskar]

@saketh poola 

you want to open the file stored in sharepoint within widget?

I doubt if that is feasible.

If my response helped please mark it correct and close the thread so that it benefits future readers.

[Juhi Poddar]

Hello @saketh poola 

There is a simple workaround to make the file download directly instead of opening in a new tab:

• Convert the editable link into a downloadable format.
• Instead of using the default editable file link, update the URL to use the export format. This forces the browser to trigger a download when the link is clicked.

• Please refer the screenshot below

• You can use this updated URL in a Rich Text Label variable on your record producer.
• Additionally, you can control the visibility of this Rich Text Label using a catalog client script or UI policy, based on your conditions.

Let me know if you’d like help implementing the visibility condition or dynamically generating the download link.

Hope this helps!

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Thank You

Juhi Poddar

[saketh poola]

@Juhi Poddar  - It didn't work.

[Juhi Poddar]

@saketh poola 

Please share some screenshot here also did you try converting the url to a downloadable link?

If you are facing issue converting the URL then a AI tool can convert it for you.

The same downloadable URL needs to be added in the instruction part of variable.

Thank You

Juhi Poddar

[saketh poola]

@Juhi Poddar - It didn't work.

Did you try converting the url to a downloadable link? - Yes

The same downloadable URL needs to be added in the instruction part of variable? - Yes

I have used 'Export format' method and I have tried with 'download=1' at the end the URL.

For Export format' method I am getting 404 error file not found.

For download=1, It is asking me to open the file instead of download. I am thinking I don't have required permissions to share point file to download.