What is MIME type "application/vnd.spotfire.dxp"?

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

application/vnd.spotfire.dxp is the MIME type used by TIBCO Spotfire. It marks files that hold interactive analytics setups and dashboard configurations.

These files store visual layouts, data connections, and user settings in an XML-based format. They ensure that report designs and visual analyses load correctly within the Spotfire environment.

Dashboard Configurations: Saves visual layouts and interactive elements.
Data Connectivity: Stores instructions for linking to various data sources.
Analysis Environment: Retains settings for dynamic, real-time data exploration.

Files using this MIME type come with the DXP extension. They are primarily used in enterprise data analytics to share and deploy interactive reports.

For more details, visit the TIBCO Spotfire product page.

Associated file extensions

.dxp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.spotfire.dxp

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.dxp

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.