What is MIME type "application/vnd.sun.xml.draw"?

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.sun.xml.draw designates an XML-based drawing file used by the OpenOffice.org suite. It stores vector graphics like shapes, lines, and text. It uses an XML structure that makes editing and scaling easy.
It is the native format for drawing modules and supports diagrams, illustrations, and technical sketches.

• Main use: Creating and editing vector-based drawings.
• File structure: Based on XML, which allows for detailed layout and styling.
• Interoperability: Part of a family of document formats in OpenOffice.org, making it easier to share content across programs.

Files of this type typically carry the SXD extension. Other related OpenOffice.org XML formats include those for text, spreadsheets, and presentations. For more file type details, visit FILExt.com.

Associated file extensions

.sxw, .std, .stc, .sxc, .sti, .sxd, .stw, .sxi, .sxm, .sxg

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.sun.xml.draw
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.sxw, .std, .stc, .sxc, .sti, .sxd, .stw, .sxi, .sxm, .sxg