File download using Paperclip

Question

I am using Rails to make a small file upload app. For file attachment I am using the wonderful Paperclip but I can\'t work out how to do downloads.

How would I create a

Answer 1

If the file uploaded is attached to a model, e.g. as an attribute called avatar, then you can create a link like:

<%= link_to "Download", model.avatar.url(:original, false) %>

Replace avatar with the name of your attribute.