> If the server delivers that with the http header > > Content-Type: application/binary > > then you should get the browser behavior you're looking for.
Is that true with the XMLHTTP object? I was under the impression that it's handling of responses is self contained from the browser (i.e. the browser has no idea when and what types of responses the XMLHTTP object is getting) Maybe the XMLHTTP object passes control back to the browser with that header? Is that what you're saying? As I said, I COULD be wrong, but I'm gonna have to say no (and sorry but I'm too busy to actually test this). At any rate, even if the browser is notified and takes control away from the XMLHTTP object, that's not what the OP wants. He wants total behind the scenes control of the download (almost sounds like he wants to build a javascript based download manager). And I'll stick with my original answer and say it's not possible. 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
