Set the Content-Disposition header. See here for more info :http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc011101/WCT011101.asp
Regards Jim. > -----Original Message----- > From: Liu, Xiaoyan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 09 May 2002 22:05 > To: 'Tomcat Users List' > Subject: RE: serving CSV file > > > sorry. I mean 'cannot'. > > For a static csv file, it displays as plain text. > For a non-static file, the response header type is > set as 'application/vnd.ms-excel', the file IS opened > in excel , BUT with all columns in a row squeezed in one cell. > > thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Liu, Xiaoyan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 4:51 PM > To: 'Tomcat Users List' > Subject: serving CSV file > > > Hi, all, > > I can seem to make tomcat 4.0.2 serving csv (comma-seperated file) > file. The files are open plain text in IE. I added the following > mime-mapping to web.xml: > > <extension>csv</extension> > <mime-type>application/vnd.ms-excel</mime-type> > > is there anything else needs to change? > > thank you. > > > Liu > PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email you must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it and you should delete it and notify the sender immediately. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this message or any attachment(s). Please examine this email for virus infection, for which Nomura International plc accepts no responsibility. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Nomura International plc. This email is intended for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. Nomura International plc is regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>