How to allow http download by php script?

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    When you click some files like .rar, .zip, .doc, etc, it will be automatically downloaded. But for the files like .htm, .php, etc, when you click it, it will be parsed in the browser. I'm now developing a file manager by php, and want to download the php, html files in browser.

    Just as some file manager did, when you select a file and click download button, the file will be downloaded to your computer. How do we do that by php? And do we need to change any configurations of the apache server?
     
    huanghh, Nov 8, 2009 IP
  2. tommytx

    tommytx Well-Known Member

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    Huangh,
    Did you figure this one out, I have an interest in doing something like that.
    Thanks
     
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    ads2help Peon

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    What about force download using another file?

    You need to create a new file (eg : download.php)
    Pass variable to the file like download.php?file=the_php_file.php
    Think about security though.
     
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    huanghh Active Member

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    No, I tried that, it's not working.
     
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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