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how to save a file from browser to local directory by java script?

I have to save a pdf file(which opens inside the browser) to the local directory on the same machine.

Any idea ,How to do it by java script or ExtJS?

Solution

  • Either politely inform the user of the "right click » save as..." functionality - or serve the PDF with the following HTTP headers:

    Content-disposition: attachment; filename=<FILENAME>.pdf
Content-type: application/octet-stream

    Which implies that, (source: rfc2616)

    ... the user agent should not display the response, but directly enter a `save response as...' dialog.

    Beyond this you have no say in where a file should be saved for security reasons.