What is MIME type "application/x-sas-access"?

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

application/x-sas-access is the MIME type for SAS Access Descriptor files.
It stores settings that tell SAS how to connect to external data sources.
This file holds metadata like connection parameters and structural definitions.
It is mainly used by SAS/ACCESS modules to link SAS with various databases and data sources.

Connection configuration: The file guides SAS in establishing database connections.
Metadata integration: It stores parameters that define how external data is interpreted.
Automation: It streamlines access to external data within SAS workflows.

Files with this MIME type include those with the extensions SA7 and SAS7BACS.
For additional technical details, see SAS Documentation.

Associated file extensions

.sa7, .sas7bacs

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-sas-access

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-sas-access">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/x-sas-access');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.sa7, .sas7bacs

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.