File Types Handling by MacOS X and Windows

[Daniel]

Hello

I am developing a Java application for MacOS X, Windows and Linux. So
far easy with Java. But when it comes to file types, the
platfrom-specific handling knocks my application-created files out on
a MacOS X.

The idea was to save text files with a specific extension (*.ust) on
all systems. Exchange of files is done by email. I did not register a
specific file type or creator to the MacOS X. When attaching the file
to an email, it is handled like a binary. So what I get is the
resource and data fork of the mac file on another platform, which
can't handle it.

I think association of extensions and Mac file types is done by the
MIME types of the system? My question: How can I programmatically
complete those MIME types with Java? I would also be nice to associate
file extensions with an application on Windows, as the system would
display specific icons with the files. How can I achieve this with
Java?

Best thanks for any hints on this matter
Daniel Frey

[Missaka Wijekoon]

These are platform/os specific things that are better changed with the
installer for your application.

-Misk

Daniel wrote:

Hello

I am developing a Java application for MacOS X, Windows and Linux. So
far easy with Java. But when it comes to file types, the
platfrom-specific handling knocks my application-created files out on
a MacOS X.

The idea was to save text files with a specific extension (*.ust) on
all systems. Exchange of files is done by email. I did not register a
specific file type or creator to the MacOS X. When attaching the file
to an email, it is handled like a binary. So what I get is the
resource and data fork of the mac file on another platform, which
can't handle it.

I think association of extensions and Mac file types is done by the
MIME types of the system? My question: How can I programmatically
complete those MIME types with Java? I would also be nice to associate
file extensions with an application on Windows, as the system would
display specific icons with the files. How can I achieve this with
Java?

Best thanks for any hints on this matter
Daniel Frey

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