try "use cfheader name="Content-Disposition" value="attachment; filename=filename.ext"
h2oman comment on http://livedocs.macromedia.com/coldfusion/6/CFML_Reference/Tags-pt118.htm Colm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 May 2004 11:21 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ cf-dev ] cfcontent Yeah I tried application/unknown however it saves the document as a .cfm file ???? I have this ... <cfquery name="get_download_tag" datasource="webuserdsn"> SELECT report_id, forced_download FROM report_names WHERE report_id = #trim(ListGetAt(decoded,5,"-"))# </cfquery> <cfswitch expression="#trim(ListGetAt(decoded,4,"-"))#"> <cfcase value=".doc"> <cfset mime_type = "application/msword"> </cfcase> <cfcase value=".pdf"> <cfset mime_type = "application/pdf"> </cfcase> <cfcase value=".xls"> <cfset mime_type = "application/vnd.ms-excel"> </cfcase> <cfcase value=".ppt"> <cfset mime_type = "application/vnd.ms-powerpoint"> </cfcase> </cfswitch> <cfif #trim(get_download_tag.forced_download)# eq 1> <cfset mime_type = "application/unknown"> </cfif> <cfcontent file="#ListGetAt(decoded,3,"-")#" type = "#mime_type#"> decoded,3 actually contains the path of the file witht he file extension like d:\documents\abc.xls I need to force the download document dialogue box. Regards - Paul **************************************************************************** ********************* The information contained within this e-mail (and any attachment) sent by Birmingham City Council is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the named recipient or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies and notify the sender immediately, or telephone +(44) 121 303 6666. Unauthorised access, use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted and may be unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by Birmingham City Council for reasons of security and for monitoring internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of Birmingham City Council. We cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended. **************************************************************************** ********************* -- These lists are syncronised with the CFDeveloper forum at http://forum.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ CFDeveloper Sponsors and contributors:- *Hosting and support provided by CFMXhosting.co.uk* :: *ActivePDF provided by activepdf.com* *Forums provided by fusetalk.com* :: *ProWorkFlow provided by proworkflow.com* *Tutorials provided by helmguru.com* :: *Lists hosted by gradwell.com* To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0421-1, 19/05/2004 Tested on: 21/05/2004 11:48:58 avast! is copyright (c) 2000-2003 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com -- These lists are syncronised with the CFDeveloper forum at http://forum.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ CFDeveloper Sponsors and contributors:- *Hosting and support provided by CFMXhosting.co.uk* :: *ActivePDF provided by activepdf.com* *Forums provided by fusetalk.com* :: *ProWorkFlow provided by proworkflow.com* *Tutorials provided by helmguru.com* :: *Lists hosted by gradwell.com* To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
