Execute backing bean action on load?

Question

I would like to build a results page for a report export page. This results page must display the status of the export and offer the download of this export.

The exp

Answer 1

You can send only one response per request. You cannot send two responses (the page itself and the download file) per request. Best what you can do is to use Javascript to submit a (hidden) form after page load.

window.onload = function() {
    document.formname.submit();
}