Downloading File

Description

This example shows how to create a button or link for downloading a file. The example creates hidden helper iframe and hidden form. Iframe is the target of the form submit. Return the correct HTTP headers from the server is crucial.

Result

Main Features

• very simple
• mix of Ext/Touch and HTML
• PHP server side code

Use Cases

Use whenever you need to trigger the browser download mechanism by clicking a button or link.

Source Code

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