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In addition to creating reports in HTML format for display in a web browser, you can generate reports that can be returned to the browser and opened in a desktop application or in a helper application.
In order for the browser to recognize and call the correct desktop application, you must associate the MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension) type of the report with a specific application. After the association for a MIME type has been established, you can take advantage of the ability to exchange different kinds of data files on the Internet or through email. These data files can include audio, video, and images, as well as application programs. For example, assuming that the required MIME types have been defined, you can receive a report as an email attachment in PDF or DOC format and launch the report from your browser in Adobe Reader or in Microsoft Word, respectively.
WebFOCUS supports the following MIME types and desktop applications:
MIME Type |
Application |
File Extension |
---|---|---|
application/PostScript |
GhostView. GhostView is a third-party product and is available at the following website: |
.ps |
application/x-prn |
Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet application. |
.prn |
application/x-dif |
Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet application. |
.dif |
application/ms word |
Microsoft Word. |
.doc |
application/vnd.ms-excel |
Microsoft Excel. |
.xls |
application/x-msexcel |
Microsoft Excel 2000. |
.htx |
application/pdf |
Adobe Reader. |
|
text/plain |
Microsoft Notepad or equivalent text processor. |
.wp or .hts |
text/html |
Microsoft Notepad or equivalent HTML editor. |
.html |
text/htm |
Microsoft Notepad or equivalent HTML editor. |
.htm |
image/gif |
Microsoft Paint or equivalent graphic editor. |
.gif |
image/jpg |
Microsoft Paint or equivalent graphic editor. |
.jpg |
To specify a MIME type in Windows:
The Add New File Type dialog box opens.
WebFOCUS |