Product Files

go to the Products section Catalog → Products → Edit Products

The "Files" tab allows you to attach digital files (e.g., ebooks, software, music) to a product. When a customer purchases the product, they can then download these files.

When you add a digital download file to the product you have various options to control the download process: 

 

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• Download mask - The name the customer will see when they download the file. Be sure to include the file extension (e.g., user_manual.pdf).

• Activated - Controls when the customer can access the download. Typically, you'll want to activate the download only after the order status has been set to "Completed" (or similar success statuses).

• Max downloads - Limits the number of times a customer can download the file. Leave blank for unlimited downloads.

• Expire days - Sets a time limit (in days) after purchase during which the customer can download the file. Leave blank for no expiration.

Download Attributes

These are extra bits of information attached to the download itself. They are primarily for internal use but can be made visible to customers. Think of them as metadata about the download.

Your product can contain several digital files. Each may have different settings.

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Product Downloads

"Push to Orders" Functionality

A useful feature in AbanteCart for managing updates to digital downloads that have already been purchased. The "Push to Orders" button is key to this functionality.

Let's say you've made a change to a digital download associated with a product. This could be:

• Updating the file itself (e.g., a newer version of an ebook).

• Changing the download name.

• Modifying download attributes.

• Adjusting download availability settings (e.g., making it available immediately instead of after order completion).

If customers have already purchased the product with the previous version of the download, you'll want to make sure they have access to the updated version. This is where the "Push to Orders" button comes in.