Remove file once download is completed

[Emir]

Hello,

Basically, I am wanting something like this to happen: A php script copies a file from a directory that is unreadable by the public to a directory is readable. The person then downloads this file and somehow the file is deleted afterwards. Is there a way to detect when a person is done downloading a file?

I am not sure if this is a good or even feasible way of accomplishing what I want. If you know how to do this, of some tutorials, or any other alternative method, please let me know. I simply am wanting to make a site where someone purchases a "file" and the file is delivered to them while keeping the files unreadable at their source.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Emir

[Caesar]

I will not provide you with a script...however, I will point you in the right direction:

[code]
<?php

  header("Cache-control: private");
  header("Content-type: application/force-download");
  header("Content-transfer-encoding: binary\n");
  header("Content-disposition: attachment; filename=\"$filename\"");

  readfile($directory.'/'.$filename);
  unlink($directory.'/'.$filename);

?>[/code]

You need to modify this and implement it into your code. But please do not come on here asking for scripts.

[Caesar]

If you're going to be selling something or dealing with ecommerce, I suggest not coding it yourself if you lack the experience. Far too much liablity and problems.

http://www.turnkeywebtools.com/products.php?p=ss-shopping-cart-software

That software (Coded in PHP) supports digital downloads already. And they provide support for it.

[Emir]

I apologize for coming across as wanting a script to solve my problems. I only desired to be "pointed in the the right direction." Anyway, Caesar, thank you for your time, what you have given me should help me greatly!