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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

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

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..

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

Hi, thank you for the guide.

Jan