Fpdf::output

Output

<b>string</b> Output([<b>string</b> name, <b>string</b> 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().