Possible to make Files download button open in new tab?

[ryanjkita]

I am using external file URLs from my google drive instead of hosting files on my server directly. It works just fine but when the download button is clicked it opens the file directly in the current tab. Is there anything I can tweak to make the download button open the file in a new tab instead or force the download?

EDIT: example of my site/download situation here - https://mixnmashmusic.com/files/file/2-victoria-monet-experience-feat-khalid-sg-lewis-diy-filtered-instrumental-by-mix-n-mash/

Edited August 31, 2021 by ryanjkita

[ryanjkita]

Answering my own question. My best workaround was to edit the HTML/CSS in the theme section. Templates > Downloads > View > downloadButton. Added a target='_blank' to the a link and changing the button text to ask users to right click save as to download directly. Otherwise google serves and plays the file in browser in a new window.

[Tony]

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