Download Component
The Download component allows you to quickly create a download link for a file stored on your AEM site.
The Download Component will automatically determine the file format and display a corresponding file format icon beside the download link. A description field allows you to add a caption under the download link.
When should it be used?
Use the Download component whenever you need to display a link for a file stored on your AEM site. (e.g., PDF documents)
Using the Download component is helpful to visitors because this indicates that the link does not go to a web page, but to a file that can be downloaded.
In-Component Editing Options
Description - A short description displayed with the download link
File - Allows you to drag and drop a file from the Content Finder. Note: Uploading files from this dialogue box is not recommended as it is difficult to where the file is stored. Uploading a file using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM) is recommended.
Example of Download component usage
Example of a CLF2 Download component
File extensions with associated icons
Word Documents
.doc, .docx : $fa-var-file-word
Images
.eps, .gif, .jpg, .tif, .png, .jpeg : $fa-var-file-image
PDF Files
.pdf + a:before : $fa-var-file-pdf
Powerpoint Presentations
.ppt, .pptx : $fa-var-file-powerpoint
Text Files
.txt + a:before : $fa-var-file-o
Excel Spreadsheets
.xls, .xlsx : $fa-var-file-excel
Compressed Folders
.zip, .rar, .tar + a:before : $fa-var-file-archive
Sound Files
.mp3, .wav, .wma + a:before : $fa-var-file-audio
Movie Files
.mpg, .mov, .mp4 : $fa-var-file-video
Code Files
.css, .js, .html : $fa-var-file-code
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