How to update by clicking link

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We have a requirement that when clicking a link, will start file download, at the meantime, we need to do some data update.

Can anyone advice how to achieve this?

stefanhelzle0001

Brainy

Appian does not directly support this "requirement". I put the word in quotes because IMHO, the real requirement is the file download and data update, but not the link.

The Appian UX design guide advices to use links for navigation and buttons for taking action.

stewart.burchell

Employee

So not exactly as you describe. But you could run a process that sends the file to an email address and then does the data update.

Why are the two requirements linked? What is it about the file download that is inextricably linked with the need to update some data?

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liangl7510Author

Participating Frequently

we want to record user download action, change the status in DB accordingly

stewart.burchell

Employee

Download action is already logged in the logs. Where are you intending using this information? Who needs to see it? When? Why?

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