open pdf file in new window using servlet

Question

I am generating a pdf file for gate pass from my web application through servlet. I want to open this newly generated pdf in new window/tab and user should come back to the

Answer 1

In case if you are using GET request to make a servlet call

GET set the target of link to target="_blank"

POST

so browser will make a new GET/POST request in new window/tab and then set the header Content-disposition to inline to render pdf inline instead of prompting a download window