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Questions tagged [force-download]

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PHP create file for download without saving on server

Ultimate goal: I want to create a webpage where a user can enter information in forms. With that information I want to create a html file (below called test-download.html) by inserting the information given into a template and then force a download.…
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send zip file to browser / force direct download

i created with php zip ( http://php.net/manual/de/book.zip.php ) a zip file now i have to send it to the browser / force a download for it.
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Force Download an Image Using Javascript

I want to know if there is any way to make a script using Javascript/jQuery to download (open a download dialog) a image so the browser won't just show it.
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force download using ZF2

I am trying to do force download using ZF2. Here is the snippet to my code use Zend\Http\Request; ..... public function downloadAction() { $response = new Request(); $response->setHeaders(Request::fromString("Content-Type:…
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How to force download of big files without using too much memory?

I'm trying to serve large zip files to users. When there are 2 concurrent connections, the server runs out of memory (RAM). I increased the amount of memory from 300MB to 4GB (Dreamhost VPS) and then it worked fine. I need to allow a lot more than…
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Chrome adds "-, attachment" to downloaded file

I use Symfony2 Framework and use the following code to export an xml file: $response->setStatusCode(200); $response->headers->set('Content-Type', 'application/xml'); $response->headers->set('Content-Description', 'Submissions…
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Force Downloading a PDF file, corrupt file

I've got a problem that has risen many times on SO, but I can't seem to find the solution to mine! I'm trying to deliver a pdf file to the client without it opening in the browser, the file downloads but it is corrupt when I open it and is missing…
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Idiot-proof, cross-browser force download in PHP

I'm using forced download to download mostly zips and mp3s on site i did (http://pr1pad.kissyour.net) - to track downloads in google analytics, in database and to hide real download path: It's this: extending CI model ... - bunch of code function…
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How to force PDF to download beginner

Possible Duplicate: How to force a pdf download automatically? I've checked other forums, but I do not understand what they say. I've checked this link which people do seem to get the…
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Force download PDF file from URL in wordpress

In WordPress, how do I create a link to a file such as "file.pdf" and force it to download instead of opening the file in the browser?
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Force download in Google Chrome Extension

I'm writing an Google Chrome extension that lets you download a backup file of your data. I want the user to be able to press a button and a "Save as" dialog box should open and they can save the file to their computer. Nothing appears to work and I…
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Force download with Swedish characters (åäö) filename

I use the following code and function to force download files and it works great if the file name is not holding Swedish characters like Å Ä Ö. $file_id = $_GET['f']; $sql = " SELECT * ". " FROM attachment ". " WHERE…
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Force-downloading, from php file

I'm attempting to download a .mp4 file. (about 1.3GB size). I'm using following:
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Codeigniter: download file and redirect

I have a form on this page http://www.obsia.com/products/thassos_wonder_brochure/ On hitting submit, I want it start downloading the file and also get redirected to thank you page. But I can only get it either download the file or redirect or load…
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force-download xlsx from ajax response not working

I have this little problem with downloading my xlsx-file. I am sending my request for the file over jquery Ajax and on the backend the data is correctly collected and assembled to a xlsx-file. So now on its way back to the frontend i am setting all…
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