What is MIME type "text/x-freefem"?

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

The text/x-freefem MIME type marks files containing FreeFem++ source code. It acts as an indicator for software that the file is a script used for numerical simulations.
These scripts are written in a specialized language designed for solving partial differential equations and running finite element analyses. The file typically uses the EDP extension.

• Main use case: Running simulation algorithms to solve complex mathematical problems.
• Additional uses: Setting up geometric models, defining boundary conditions, and automating tasks within finite element methods.

By using this MIME type, applications can identify and handle these files properly. It ensures that the text content is processed with the awareness that it contains script commands for numerical operations.
To explore more on FreeFem++, visit the FreeFem++ official site.

Associated file extensions

.edp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/x-freefem
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.edp