thanks for the help guys. i wasn't familiar with the file reference class. i had seen it in the past but never used it so thanks!
On 9/10/07, Jesse Graupmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > SOURCE > > http://livedocs.adobe.com/flash/8/main/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm > ?context=LiveDocs_Parts&file=00002210.html > > NOTES > - Max 100 MB for download > - Only 1 download at a time > > // > // > // > // > > import flash.net.FileReference; > > var listener:Object = new Object(); > var fileRef:FileReference = new FileReference(); > fileRef.addListener(listener); > > listener.onSelect = function(file:FileReference):Void { > trace("onSelect: " + file.name); > } > > listener.onCancel = function(file:FileReference):Void { > trace ("onCancel"); > } > > listener.onOpen = function(file:FileReference):Void { > trace ("onOpen: " + file.name); > } > > listener.onProgress = function(file:FileReference, bytesLoaded:Number, > bytesTotal:Number):Void { > trace ("onProgress with bytesLoaded: " + bytesLoaded + " bytesTotal: " > + > bytesTotal); > } > > listener.onComplete = function(file:FileReference):Void { > trace ("onComplete: " + file.name); > } > > listener.onIOError = function(file:FileReference):Void { > trace ("onIOError: " + file.name); > } > > // > // > // > // > > > function downloadFile () > { > var url:String = "http://www.MYDOMAIN/DIR/FILENAME.jpg";; > var success = fileRef.download (url, "savedFileName.jpg"); > if ( success ) > { > trace ("dialog box opened."); > } > else > { > trace ("dialog box failed to open!"); > } > } > > btn.onPress = downloadFile; > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Corban > Baxter > Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:32 AM > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: [Flashcoders] OT: Force download PDF > > hey if I put a pdf link i flash and I saw. getURL("mypdf.pdf"); it keeps > trying to open it in the browser. how can i force the browser to download > the pdf? > > -- > Corban Baxter > http://www.projectx4.com > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > -- Corban Baxter http://www.projectx4.com _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
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