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GIDustin
Jun 21, 2004, 10:39 PM
What are the MIME types for bic, bix, and biq? I need to know this for a web script I am working on.

Thanks

- GIDustin

stormbind
Jun 22, 2004, 03:54 AM
I suppose the answer is MIME type: application/*

MIME types are only used to tell the web browser what the file contents is. I have never seen a web browser display bic, box or biq files... :confused:

Further, the server must support the MIME types, which are set from the httpdconfig or htaccess files, before it will make a difference. If you have those server-side privaleges then you could set a new MIME type but it would be a waste of time.

You should really compress the bic, box, bq files to ZIP (mime type: application/zip) or whatever you prefer.

ainwood
Jun 22, 2004, 07:13 PM
Actually, there is an option in the editor to compress BIC / BIX / BIQ using the same compression as the save games use. :)

MarineCorps
Jun 22, 2004, 07:44 PM
Really? Where is that option?

ainwood
Jun 22, 2004, 07:52 PM
Really? Where is that option?
In the view menu, under 'options'. :)

MarineCorps
Jun 22, 2004, 08:23 PM
Hmm, gonna have to check that one out.

BTW, intresting title ainwood. ;)