Re: Re: open a secondary window/tab in the browser from php

On Mon, February 18, 2008 1:04 pm, Shawn McKenzie wrote: > julian wrote: >> >> >> Hi, >> >> I have an application that along filling in some forms, it produces >> a >> pdf file, as confirmation of all entered data. >> >> I want to send this pdf file to a different window/tab of the >> browser, >> so it is displayed and can latter be printed. >> >> In the mean time, the original window contains a confirmation >> message, >> to continue with the work flow. >> >> I would like to do this without use of JavaScript.... >> >> Any combination of headers ?? >> >> Any hints appreciated. >> >> JCG > > AFAIK you must use javascript. The two scenarios I see are: > > 1. Your form uses target=_blank" to open the PDF and there is some > onsubmit javascript that updates your form. > 2. Your form updates itself when submitted and there is some onsubmit > javascript to open the PDF in a new window. Actually, I think a PDF can have an "action" at the launch that opens up a web page... I vaguely remember this... But maybe I'm just imagining it... Or it could be that I'm thinking of an FDF which *has* to open up a PDF URL to function. -- Some people have a "gift" link here. Know what I want? I want you to buy a CD from some indie artist. http://cdbaby.com/from/lynch Yeah, I get a buck. So?