Google docs api file view and download

Question

Has anyone had any luck with the downloading of files using the google docs api?

I've been struggling for weeks now to get this working with no success.

https://developers.google.com/google-apps/documents-list/#downloading_documents_and_files

I can get the list of files successfully and display within my web page. However what i want to do next is allow the user to click on a file link which will then open it up in a google docs viewer allowing them to then view and edit that file.

Please advice.

Answer 1

I'd recommend using the newer Google Drive API which is easier to use, supports multiple programming languages and has documentation for each method, including downloading files:

https://developers.google.com/drive/manage-downloads