What is MIME type "application/toolbook"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type application/toolbook is linked with interactive multimedia files. It is used by the Asymetrix ToolBook application to deliver dynamic educational content.
Files of this type may include interactive lessons, tutorials, and simulations. They merge text, images, sound, and programmed actions to create engaging courseware.
Typical files use the formats SBK, TBK, and TBKX.

• Main Use Case: Delivering interactive, multimedia e-learning courses.
• Content Creation: Authors build tutorials, quizzes, simulations, and training programs.
• Media Integration: Combines various media elements such as graphics, audio, and text.
• Platform Deployment: Works in environments designed for interactive courseware.

This MIME type ensures that systems recognize and process files correctly when using the ToolBook authoring platform. For more details on ToolBook, visit Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.sbk, .tbk, .tbkx

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/toolbook
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/toolbook">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/toolbook');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.sbk, .tbk, .tbkx