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

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

application/vnd.stardivision.chart is a binary format used for storing chart data in the StarOffice suite.
It preserves the layout, style, and data of charts created with StarOffice tools. The format ensures that the chart elements render correctly when opened in compatible office software.

Main use: Saving and exchanging chart documents with complex visual data.
Key fact: It is part of the StarOffice binary formats which also include files like SDC and others.
Additional uses: Working with integrated components for presentations, reports, and data visualization within office suites.
Functionality: It supports detailed formatting, enabling accurate display of graphs and diagrams.

Files that use this MIME type may carry several file identifiers. For example, a chart created in StarOffice might be saved with an extension such as SDC. Other related StarOffice binary formats include those with extensions like SDB and SDW, though the focus here is on chart data.

This MIME type ensures that chart documents can be reliably shared and viewed across different systems that support StarOffice formats. For more details, visit FileXT.

Associated file extensions

.sdb, .sds, .sdc, .sdw, .sdg, .smf, .sgl, .sda, .sdp, .sdd, .sdm, .vor

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.stardivision.chart

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sdb, .sds, .sdc, .sdw, .sdg, .smf, .sgl, .sda, .sdp, .sdd, .sdm, .vor

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.