Question

In a download page for a blob from a database, how would I make it so that no other output is sent? Right now it’s sending the header, debug info, and a footer. How do I make it so that none of that is sent, just for that view?

Answer 1

you can create an clear layout (e.g. empty.ctp ) in you layouts folder, only with

<?php echo $content_for_layout ?>

and then in you action where you’re getting your blob data use that layout

$this->layout = 'empty.ctp';

and also to disable debugging, in your controllers use

Configure::write('debug',0);

if you’re unable to create new layout you could try this.

$this->layout = null;
$this->render("view_name");