This page contains miscellaneous shortcodes and shortcode parameter references of the Simple Download Monitor plugin.
Customize the Download Button Text
You can use the “button_text” parameter in the shortcode to use a customized text for the download now button. Below is an example of how to use it in the shortcode:
[sdm_download id="X" button_text="Click here to download"]
Open Download in a New Window
Use the “new_window” parameter to open the download in a new browser window or tab. Below is an example of how to use it:
[sdm_download id="X" new_window="1"]
Using Fancy 1 Display Template for the Download Item
Here is an example shortcode to show the download with a nice template:
[sdm_download id="X" fancy="1"]
X is the ID of the downloadable file in question.
Show File Size Info
Use the “show_size” parameter to show the file size info (if you have specified it in the downloadable item). Below is an example of how to use it:
[sdm_download id="X" fancy="1" show_size="1"]
Show File Version Number Info
Use the “show_version” parameter to show the version number info (if you have specified it in the downloadable item). Below is an example of how to use it:
[sdm_download id="X" fancy="1" show_version="1"]
Using Fancy 2 Display Template for the Download Item
Here is an example shortcode to show the download with fancy 2 template.
[sdm_download id="X" fancy="2"]
X is the ID of the downloadable file in question.
This template uses a compact display. It looks like the following:
Showing the Download Counter of a File Using a Shortcode
You can use the following shortcode to show the download counter anywhere on your site:
[sdm_download_counter id="X"]
X is the ID of the downloadable file in question.
Download URL That Can be Used in an Email or in a Link
If you want to share a direct download URL of an item via email then use the following format to create the URL:
http://www.your-site.com/?smd_process_download=1&download_id=X
X is the ID of the download item (you can get it from the “Downloads” menu of the plugin). Also, replace “your-site.com” with your actual site URL.
