FileReference.save() through javascript

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I have a javascript function that processes data and generates a file to be downloaded. The main browsers have a native function or allow using the download attribute on the A tag as a way to save this file on the client's disk. IE 9 and 8 (which I must still support) doesn't. So it came to my mind I could use flash to do the work in these cases (ExternalInterface.addCallback), however it looks like I will need to place an extra button to do so (https://stackoverflow.com/a/3302164), isn't there a way to contour this and call FileReference.save without a click?

But you said that you have an A tag? Why not use the click on the link? — Larusso, Apr 05 '13 at 18:05
Each browser behaves a different way for downloads, the `download` attribute allows me to set the default file name, at least — Wanderson Silva, Apr 05 '13 at 18:12

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 05 '13 at 18:05

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Nope no way. This is a security restriction in the flash player.

answered Apr 05 '13 at 18:05

Larusso

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FileReference.save() through javascript

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