servlet response with csv file

[Viv Singh]

Hi,

I was wondering whether it is possible to send a csv file as a response from a servlet without actually creating/storing it on the server.

The way I have solved it at the moment is that whenever i get a request from the client a create the file on the server and it is stored on the HD on the server. Then it is sent as a response.



Is it possible to create and send a csv file as a response "on the fly" rather than creating the file on the HD?


Thanks for any advice and help.

[Ulf Dittmer]

Sure it's possible. Using the getWriter method instead of the getOutputStream method you can write any text you wish as the response.

[RaviNada Kiran]

Ulf Dittmer , Is passing java.io.File as return type is possible with java ??

[Viv Singh]

Do you mean a method that returns an object of type File (java.io.File)?

That is possible.

[Ulf Dittmer]

You can stream the contents of any file you wish, text or binary, provided your code handles it correctly. But I thought the goal was to NOT have a file?

[Viv Singh]

Yes, that right. I solved it so that the output is streamed to the reponse without using a file, thanks.

I replied to the other post, sorry for the confusion.