Hi,

I'd like to change the readmore link to direct to a pdf I have stored. For instance, www.busyteacherresources.com/files/pdf/example-5.pdf.

I have found the code that controls it on category_item.php. It is:

<!-- Item "read more..." link -->
<div class="catItemReadMore">
<a class="k2ReadMore" href="<?php echo $this->item->link; ?>">
<?php echo JText::_('K2_READ_MORE'); ?>
</a>
</div>
<?php endif; ?>

I have created an extra field and entered location of the pdf for the item. For example, /files/pdf/example-5.pdf.

Unfortunately, I'm not that good with php.

Does anyone know a good way to rewrite the code above to either reference that extra field, or, I could just make a new field in the db itself and enter the link or file location there.

Thanks in advance.

Kory

Hi Kory,

Instead of rewriting or making a new field in the db, i believe it would be easier if you use the attachment and attach you pdf file there. Then in the category configuration -> Item view options in category listings -> Set Attachment to Show.

To make sure I'm clear, I am going outside of the download link and just want to show the PDF in browser. Embedding hasn't been working on iPhone.

I'm not at computer to check your recommendation, but wanted to clarify.

Thanks.

OK, the attachment method will make the file to be downloaded.

In this case, you need to provide a full url path to the pdf file in the extrafields link value.