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fpdf.output(name = '', dest = '')

Description

Send the document to a given destination: browser, file or string. In the case of browser, the plug-in may be used (if present) or a download ("Save as" dialog box) may be forced.

The method first calls Close if necessary to terminate the document.

Parameters

name:

The name of the file. If not specified, the document will be sent to the browser (destination 'I') with the name 'doc.pdf'.

dest:

Destination where to send the document. It can take one of the following values:

  • I: send the file inline to the browser. The plug-in is used if available. The name given by name is used when one selects the "Save as" option on the link generating the PDF.
  • D: send to the browser and force a file download with the name given by name.
  • F: save to a local file with the name given by name (may include a path).
  • S: return the document as a string. name is ignored.

See also

Close.