Download button for external link to open in a new windows

[ofinet]

How do you set the phoca download button to open external link in a new windows or new windows tab? Is it possible? Help from any one please

[Jan]

Hi, if you are using IE, this depends on your settings in browser, not in the component

target _blank means new window or new tab but depends on settings in browser.

Jan

[MissEmmaLee]

I am actually having a hard time finding that option.
Some files open in the parent window, and others download the file -
It's odd..

[MissEmmaLee]

Okay, I need to point out in the php that needs to be checked.
This also works in the back link in Explorer as well.

So, edit the php:
com_phocadownload/views/file/view.html.php
on line 79

$tmpl['download_external_link'] = $params->get( 'download_external_link', '_self' );

Change to:

$tmpl['download_external_link'] = $params->get( 'download_external_link', '_blank' );

Then - in the Phoca File Editor for each file, Drop down "Direct Link" - No
In the Phoca Download Control Panel, Options, I have External Download Link set to "Blank"

Thanks for a great component! I hope this helps

[Jan]

Hi, thank you for the guide.

Jan