Creating MIME Type Configurations

If a file type you need to be able to access through the Infor Rich Client is not defined on your system, use this procedure to add it.

To add a MIME type

  1. In the Infor Rich Client, switch to the data area for which you want to add a MIME type.
  2. Access the Configuration Console for Application.
  3. Within DataArea, select Mime types and click the New button at the top of the left pane.
  4. Define the new MIME type configuration. Consider the following fields:
    Effective Date

    The date the MIME type is effective.

    Mime Type

    The MIME type declaration. The format is the MIME type followed by the subtype, such as application/ms-PowerPoint or image/tiff.

    Extensions

    Enter a list of file extensions used by this MIME type.

    Default Extension

    The default file extension for the MIME type.

    Status

    Whether the MIME type is active, inactive, or blocked.

  5. From the Actions menu, select Save.