How to download a file with Play Framework 2.0

Question

I\'m using Play Framework 2.0.3 to create an application which delivers Excel files that should be downloadable by the user.

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Answer 1

Providing download option for static files can be done in Play as:

Ok.sendFile(new File("path to file/abc.csv"), inline=true).withHeaders(CACHE_CONTROL->"max-age=3600",CONTENT_DISPOSITION->"attachment; filename=abc.csv", CONTENT_TYPE->"application/x-download");

There are other parameters that are also available

For Internet Explorer - make sure you set the Content Disposition