How to trigger a p:fileDownload without triggering validation

Question

I am trying to trigger a p:fileDownload using PrimeFaces from a command button in a data table.

It is working with Ajax="false", but I need to ensure page validation is bypassed. I have tried setting immediate="true" on the command button but it doesn't work.

Any advice appreciated.

Should immediate="true" work in this instance?

Reference:http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4900531/jsf-primefaces-pcommandlink-wont-redirect-to-new-page — Rong Nguyen, Apr 18 '13 at 14:54

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 18 '13 at 20:53

The issue was actually because my data table was not writing the selected value to the bean, because Immediate was set to true. So I was trying to download a null....I am now using an Ajax row select listener to write the selected object to the bean, so it is working now....

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How to trigger a p:fileDownload without triggering validation

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