Downloading is a function of the browser itself, not supported in the XMLHTTP object (you either get text or XML with it)...
The only way I can think to initiate a file download without tying up your client instance, is to spawn a tiny popup window which initiates the download. But... that's a popup. Maybe it can be done with an iFrame? But no, definitely not with XMLHTTP (unless I am just WAY wrong)... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ian Tyndall Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 2:43 PM To: rails-spinoffs@lists.rubyonrails.org Subject: [Rails-spinoffs] Ajax request for file downloads I'm not sure if this has been discussed before, but is it possible to get a file download as a response from Ajax.Request? I know you can have response txt or xml, but how would I go about requesting a file download? Currently I'm requesting the download like this: window.location = 'http://www.mysite.com/pdf_reports.php?id=1&mnt=05&yr=2005'; But as you know, this ties up the browser and gives me little control of the download. Any thoughts/experiences would greatly be appreciated! Ian Tyndall _______________________________________________ Rails-spinoffs mailing list Rails-spinoffs@lists.rubyonrails.org http://lists.rubyonrails.org/mailman/listinfo/rails-spinoffs The information transmitted in this electronic mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all computers. _______________________________________________ Rails-spinoffs mailing list Rails-spinoffs@lists.rubyonrails.org http://lists.rubyonrails.org/mailman/listinfo/rails-spinoffs
