Managing MIME Types¶

Configure MIME types to ensure proper handling of file types in infoRouter.

What Are MIME Types?¶

MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types tell browsers how to handle different file formats. They ensure the correct application opens when users download documents.

Built-in MIME Types¶

infoRouter includes common MIME types:

Extension	MIME Type	Application
`.pdf`	application/pdf	Adobe Reader
`.docx`	application/vnd.openxmlformats...	Microsoft Word
`.xlsx`	application/vnd.openxmlformats...	Microsoft Excel
`.jpg`	image/jpeg	Image viewers
`.txt`	text/plain	Text editors

When to Add MIME Types¶

Add custom MIME types when:

Your organization uses specialized applications
Files have custom extensions
Browsers don't recognize the file type

Example Scenario

Your company uses a CAD application that creates .xyz files. Without a MIME type definition, browsers won't know how to handle these files.

Adding Custom MIME Types¶

Step 1: Locate Configuration File¶

Navigate to:

C:\infoRouter\config\

Step 2: Edit Custom File¶

Edit MimeTypes.Custom.xml with a text editor (Notepad).

Do Not Edit MimeTypes.xml

The main MimeTypes.xml file may be overwritten during updates. Always use MimeTypes.Custom.xml for your customizations.

Step 3: Add Entry¶

Reference MimeTypes.xml for format examples:

<MimeType Extension=".xyz" ContentType="application/x-xyz" />

Step 4: Save and Restart¶

Save the file and restart the infoRouter application pool if needed.

MIME Type Entry Format¶

Attribute	Description
Extension	File extension (e.g., `.xyz`)
ContentType	MIME type string
Icon	Optional icon identifier