How to display uploaded file from writable/uploads

Hello,
I have a question. In CodeIgniter 4, how can I display the path of an uploaded file from the writable/uploads folder?

I upload various file types including images, documents, PDFs, and CSVs using the following code and store the file paths in the database.

Code:

$file->move(WRITEPATH . 'uploads', $fileName);

All uploaded records are listed on a page, and I need to open the uploaded CSV or Excel files in a new tab from this listing page.

However, I’m unable to retrieve the path from the writable/uploads folder to open it in a new tab.

Code:

<?=WRITEPATH.'uploads/'.$allList->documentCsv?>

When I copy the link and try to open it in a new tab, it downloads instead of displaying the file.

Could you please explain how to properly show the file path?

This may get you going in the right path.

PHP Code:

// In your controller or a suitable method
public function readAndDisplayCsv()
{
    // Replace 'your_csv_file.csv' with the actual filename
    $filePath = WRITEPATH . 'uploads/your_csv_file.csv';

    if (file_exists($filePath)) {
        $csvData = [];
        if (($handle = fopen($filePath, "r")) !== FALSE) {
            while (($data = fgetcsv($handle, 1000, ",")) !== FALSE) {
                $csvData[] = $data;
            }
            fclose($handle);
        }

        // Pass $csvData to your view for display
        return view('csv_display_view', ['csvData' => $csvData]);
    } else {
        // Handle file not found error
        return $this->response->setStatusCode(404)->setBody('File not found');
    }
} 


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