Styles Formatter: Rendered File can't be linked to content [#1519832]

On a view (content) I try to output my video field (file) as a link to the content. When I activate 'Output this field as a link' I always get a link to the file (/media/fid), no matter what path I enter.

This happens only with the Styles (Module) formatters 'rendered file' and all the 'file styles'.

With the formatter 'filetype icon' the link output is correct.

Any idea where to troubleshoot? Style issue?

Comments

Comment #1

peteruithoven commented 28 October 2012 at 11:40

You can link rendered files by rewriting it's output and making it link to the path of the node.

Add "Path" to the fields, exclude it from display and select Use absolute link (under rewrite results).
Edit the file field, under rewrite results you will find a output this field as a link option, select it. Fill in the "[path]" replacement pattern.

I find it weird that this is so hidden, because for me, it's a very common use case.

Comment #2

rnyberg commented 14 February 2013 at 15:27

As of the latest version. Rewriting no longer links the rendered file. Even making a full rewrite of the field, the file div stays outside the anchor element.