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Download media

Function: Download media​

This function allows you to enable your application's users to download a specific file directly from your media library to their device. It's useful for providing access to documents, images, reports, or any other files stored within your platform.

Input​

  • Media ID (Text): This is the unique identifier for the specific file you want users to download from your media library. This input is required.
  • File name (Text): This is the name that will be given to the file when it is downloaded by the user. For example, if you provide "MyReport.pdf", the user will download a file with that name. If you leave this blank, the downloaded file will be named "FILE" by default.

Output​

This function does not produce any direct output within your application. Instead, it triggers a download action in the user's web browser, causing the specified file to be saved to their device.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Download media" function:

  1. Downloading a Product Brochure:

    • Scenario: You have a product page, and you want users to be able to download a detailed brochure about the product.
    • Inputs:
      • Media ID: product_brochure_xyz123 (The unique ID of your brochure file in the media library)
      • File name: Product_Brochure_Latest.pdf
    • Result: When a user clicks a "Download Brochure" button, their browser will download a file named "Product_Brochure_Latest.pdf" containing the brochure.

  2. Accessing a User Manual:

    • Scenario: After a user registers for your service, you want to offer them a link to download the user manual.
    • Inputs:
      • Media ID: user_manual_v2_0 (The unique ID of the user manual file)
      • File name: MyService_User_Manual.docx
    • Result: The user's browser will download a file named "MyService_User_Manual.docx" to their computer.

  3. Downloading an Image with a Default Name:

    • Scenario: You have a gallery of images, and you want to allow users to download a specific image without needing to specify a custom name for each.
    • Inputs:
      • Media ID: gallery_image_sunset_456 (The unique ID of the sunset image)
      • File name: (Left blank, using the default)
    • Result: The user's browser will download the image file, and it will be named "FILE" (or potentially "FILE.jpg" depending on browser behavior and file type) on their device.