How do I force files to open in the browser instead of downloading (PDF)?

Question

Is there a way to force PDF files to open in the browser when the option \"Display PDF in browser\" is unchecked?

I tried using the embed tag and an iframe, but it o

Answer 1

This is for ASP.NET MVC

In your cshtml page:

    
 @Model.Name
    

In your controller:

public ActionResult Download(Guid id)
    {
        if (id == Guid.Empty)
            return null;

        var model = GetModel(id);

        return File(model.FilePath, "application/pdf", model.FileName);
    }

public FileStreamResult View(Guid id)
    {
        if (id == Guid.Empty)
            return null;

        var model = GetModel(id);

        FileStream fs = new FileStream(model.FilePath, FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read);

        return File(fs, "application/pdf");
    }