If you want to deliver a report in file format, you need to use the send_data method in the controller. This causes the user to see the download dialog delivering a file for the user to view/save.
How to format the report is another issue. I use pdf-writer plugin which allows creation of a pdf file format. It is a bit fiddly to use, but is not bad, once you have got your head round how to layout various elements. The table format can be a bit limited. (A new pdf creator called prawn is under development which). Tonypm --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
