Generating PDF via AJAX using mpdf

Question

I\'m using the mpdf library to generate a PDF of user-generated html. I can get the PDF to save to the server successfully, but I want the PDF to open in the browser for the

Answer 1

I ended up not using AJAX and instead added a hidden input on the form and populated it using the following script:

$('#save').click(function() {

    event.preventDefault();

    var shelf_clone = $('#shelf').clone();
    var shelf = shelf_clone.prop('outerHTML');

    $('#save_shelf input[name=shelf]').val(shelf);

    $('#save_shelf').submit();

});