javascript file download

Question

I need to download a file (test.xml) and allow/prompt user to save the file on click on download button. The file resides in url "http://localhost/test/test.xml" .

I have added html code

<input type=button value="Download" onclick='javascript:download()/>

and javascript code is

function download() {
   var url = "http://localhost/test/test.xml";
       window.open(url, 'Download');
}

But this opens the page in new window. How do I prompt to download and save the file. Any inputs will be of help. Thanks

Answer 1

You have to change the content type in the header. You need to do some server scripting or configurate your webserver.

I Googled a link that will help you in the right direction: http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/creating/forcedownload.html