Binary Write using ASP.NET into a new tab / window

Question

I am using VB.NET to write a pdf file directly to the browser, which opens it right away replacing the content in a current window. I am trying to do is set a parameter which will cause binarywrite in a new tab / window.

' Set the appropriate ContentType.
Response.ContentType = "Application/pdf"

' Write file directly to browser.
Response.BinaryWrite(binaryData)
Response.End()

There is has to be something that I can set which will cause this to write binary PDF in a new window. Like Response.Target = "_blank" ?????

Answer 1

First, create an additional page named "PDF.aspx" or whatever you would like it called.

Second, in your page, store your "binarydata" variable in a session.

Session("binaryData") = binarydata

And tell it to go to your new page.

Response.Redirect("PDF.aspx")

Third, go to your PDF.aspx code behind page and put the following:

Protected Sub Page_Load(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles       Me.Load
    Try
         Response.ContentType = "Application/pdf"
         Response.BinaryWrite(Session("binaryData"))
         Response.End()
    Catch ex As Exception
        Throw ex
    End Try
End Sub

That should produce the result you want. :)