PHP generate file for download then redirect

Question

I have a PHP app that creates a CSV file which is forced to download using headers. Here\'s the relevant part of the code:

header(\'Content-Type: applicatio         


        

Answer 1

Launch the PHP file which contains the CSV download using:

Download CSV File

or

where the JavaScript function popoutWin is

/*
 * Popout window that self closes for use with downloads
 */
function popoutWin(link){
    var popwin = window.open(link);
    window.setTimeout(function(){
        popwin.close();
    }, 500);
}

This will open a window, to display the CSV download prompt and then immediately close the window, leaving only the prompt.