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I have been asked if we can create a custom download link on a SharePoint Modern library, replacing the existing one, which saves the file with a name made from file metadata.

I am assuming that this can be done via SPFX extensions but have only just begun using SPFX.

Presumably the task is to:

  1. Hide the exiting links (toolbar and edit menu).
  2. Create the new functionality.

Can anyone comment on if/how this might work?

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You could build the ListView command by SPFX and use the custom code to hide the existing download link in the modern document library.

More references:

Build your first ListView Command Set extension.

Use an SPFx Application Customizer to add JavaScript (e.g. header) to every page in a site

SPFx Applications Customiser CSS Injection

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  • Thanks Amy I've managed to create the HelloWord extension. Is it possible to override the exisitng data-automationid="downloadCommand" or do I need to replace the existing items?
    – Bill Young
    Commented Sep 4, 2019 at 7:34
  • I am afraid it is not possible to override the existing download command. you could create a new download command.
    – Amy_MSFT
    Commented Sep 4, 2019 at 8:14
  • Thanks again for the feedback Those references are great. What the best way to create the new functionality?
    – Bill Young
    Commented Sep 5, 2019 at 6:58
  • You could use SPFx solution to create the listview command and develop the custom code for the download function.
    – Amy_MSFT
    Commented Sep 5, 2019 at 7:51

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