What is MIME type "application/vnd.ecowin.chart"?

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

The MIME type application/vnd.ecowin.chart is a vendor-specific format. It signals that a file contains chart data created by EcoWin software. Files using this type store details needed to render a chart, such as data structure, layout, and visual settings.

When a PC or application encounters such a file (commonly with the MAG extension), it knows to pass the file to software that can properly interpret these details.

Main Use: To define and exchange chart configurations within the EcoWin ecosystem.
Additional Uses: Storing information for data visualization, chart formatting, and layout settings.
Vendor-specific format: Only compatible with applications designed to read and manage EcoWin charts.

For more details on MIME types, refer to the IANA Media Types database.

Associated file extensions

.mag

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.ecowin.chart

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.ecowin.chart">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/vnd.ecowin.chart');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.mag

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.