window.open popup getting blocked during click event

Question

What I ultimately need to do is run an $.ajax() call and then after that is run, open a new window.

A use clicks on a \"Preview\" button that saves thei

Answer 1

I solved my case by making the Ajax call synchronous. E.g. (with jQuery):

$("form").submit(function(e){
    e.preventDefault();
    $.ajax({
      async: false,
      url: ...,
      data: ...,
      success: function(results){
          if(results.valid){
              window.open(...);
          }
      }
    });
    return false;
  });