[Gelöst] Creating download link to pdf file

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[joshB-6]

I am trying to: Create a download link to a pdf file

I visited this URL:
View for CPT "Sale"
hidden link
and
View for CPT "Auction Lot"
hidden link

I expected to be able to click on "Absentee Bid Form: Download" and for the Absentee bid form to download.

Instead, I got: The "download" url loops back to the page that I am on. If you hover the mouse over the url you can see the URl you are on.

I am using the following code that I got form this page:
https://toolset.com/forums/topic/direct-link-to-download-filepdf/

<br><b>Absentee Bid Form: </b><a href='[types field="wpcf-absentee-bid-form" raw="true"][/types]'>Download</a>

Thanks in advance.

Josh

[Minesh Supporter Languages: Englisch (English ) Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+05:30)]

Hello. Thank you for contacting the Toolset support.

Could you please try following code:

<br><b>Absentee Bid Form: </b><a href='[types field="absentee-bid-form" raw="true"][/types]'>Download</a>

When you use types shortcode you do not need to prefix custom field name with 'wpcf-' prefix.

[joshB-6]

Hi Minesh.

Thanks for the reply.

I only added the prefix while trying to troubleshoot the issue.

I have replaced the code above and it still doesnt work for some strange reason.

[Minesh Supporter Languages: Englisch (English ) Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+05:30)]

Strange. I need to check on your install.

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[joshB-6]

H Minesh.

Sorry about the late reply, I have been busy on something else.

I have managed to fix the problem.

I changed the line to this:

<br><b>Absentee Bid Form: </b>[types field='absentee-bid-form' title='Download' target='_blank' id='$sale'][/types] 

Worked like a charm!

Thanks for the top class support as always, I have learned tons from you!

Much appreciated.
Josh