pdf popup problem

[krisc13]

I have a php page that creates a popup pdf of mailing labels. Functionally it works. However in Firefox the window is so small it only shows the tools for adobe reader. If I save the pdf from here and open it my mailing labels appear perfectly. I cannot resize the tiny window though. In IE, the pdf opens briefly, computer beeps and the window immediately closes. I saw one post with a similar problem and a helpful link to adobe support but that link is bad. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to attack this problem? I've been fussing with it all day to no avail. As I said functionally it seems fine as I can save the pdf in firefox and open it to find my labels. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated...Thanks!

 

[KarveR]

you can check the $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT'] to determine which browser the request is from, and code appropriately.

As for the IE issue, I guess thats the pop-up blocker springing wildly into action.

I'm sure the fine members here will have more detailed input on how to circumvent your woes.

K

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[jpadie]

sounds like you've got it KarveR

i'd also guess that the pdf viewer is not properly integrated into the browsers. try uninstalling and reinstalling the adobe reader v.7.

 

[dkdude]

How about if you do this:

header("Content-type: application/pdf");
header("Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=$file_name");
readfile($file_name);

This should open the "open or save dialog" - without opening a new browser window...

Regards