The additional Downloads module allows users to upload files in various formats, such as audio, video, PDFs, Word documents and more. These files are then placed in a dedicated files tab to make them available to readers.

With this module, content can be provided easily so that important information and resources can be downloaded conveniently.

Note: The Downloads module is only available if it has been booked and activated for the publication.

Creating Downloads

Once the module is active, the corresponding menu item can be found in the backend of the publication.

Downloads can be created via the Create Download button by uploading files.

Creating a Download

When creating a download, the following information can be entered:

1. Assign a name
   Choose a name for the file.
2. Enter the publication date and time
   Define the date and time at which the file should be published.
3. Optional short description
   Add a short description of the file to provide additional information.
4. Optional external ID
   If required, enter an external ID for the file.
5. Assign a category
   Select a suitable category for the file.
6. Upload a file
   Upload the desired file. Supported formats include audio, video, PDF, Word documents and more.
7. Freely available download
   Select whether the file should be freely available to users or not.
8. Create the download
   Click the Create button to save the file and its details.

Download Overview

After saving the settings, the Download overview opens.

If no categories have been created for downloads yet, they can be created via the following menu item:

Categories > Download Categories

Important: To ensure that downloads are displayed in the app and Browser Client, they must be assigned to a category.

Assigning Categories to Downloads

After the categories have been created, return to the Downloads area.

To assign a category to an existing download:

1. Click the pencil icon next to the desired download.
2. Select the category that was just created.
3. Click Update.
4. Then click Publish to save the changes and make the download visible.

Status in the Download Overview

The Download overview lists all existing downloads.

Green dots indicate whether a download has been published and whether it is freely available.