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Configuring Eudora Pro (Mac) MIME types

How do I get the correct MIME encoding types while using Eudora Pro for the Macintosh ?

This page covers modifications that may be required to force Eudora to use the proper MIME type while sending attachments. Remember, the 3 methods of sending data to a TPC.INT fax server are:

Eudora can send any of these types, however it may be necessary to configure Eudora to recognize the .ps files you created as PostScript files, and to use the application/postscript MIME type. Also, it is important that Eudora Pro is configured to only send the PostScript information (the data fork) and none of the Macintosh file information such as file icons (the resource fork)

Before you go any further, read the Eudora Pro Manual.

Specifically, read Appendix G - MIME and Mapping. "Mapping Between MIME types and Macintosh Types" - "Sending." You can find this on Page 186 of the Eudora Pro v3.0 manual.

Ok, I have read the information, how do I set Eudora Pro up?

The following is a step by step list of things you will need to do. The author assumes the user is already familiar with ResEdit, and is resourceful enough to have made a backup copy of Eudora before any work is started.

  1. Make a postscript file with your favorite application, or print to a file with the LaserWriter 8 print driver. Use the method that you plan to use for subsequent faxes.
  2. Launch ResEdit.
  3. Use the "Get File/Folder Info..." in the File menu and select your postscript file. Make note of the 4 digit file type and creator. For most applications, the file type will be "EPSF". If you create the file with the LaserWriter 8 print driver using the 'print to file' option, the Creator will be "vgrd" and the type will be "TEXT". These 4 digit types are case sensitive.
  4. Open Eudora with ResEdit. Select the EuOM resource list. You should see a list of resource(s) including #128 which has the default types provided with Eudora.
  5. Use the "Create New Resource" item in the Resource menu to create a new resource of type EuOM. Note: I have found that since Eudora will scan all EuOM resources for file types and it is not necessary to add your file type to the #128 resource list provided with the software. I recommend creating a separate resource for your changes.
  6. Select the "1)*****" field marker and use the "Insert New Field" item in the Resource menu.
  7. Fill in the values of the fields as required for your file type. You should set the creator and type to the values found in step 3 above. Also, make sure to enable (set to 1) the "May suppress resource fork" option to force Eudora to only send the postscript data with no Macintosh Icons/resources attached.
  8. Save Eudora and exit ResEdit. You should now be able to attach your PostScript file with successful results.

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