retrieving binary files from a database

[mikej]

Hi,<br>
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Im using php together with mySQL to upload images and other binary files to a database, and I have a question about the mime type of images that are uploaded. In the database table I want to have a field for file type, which would contain the mime type of the file for use in displaying the image. Is there a way to automatically insert the correct mime type of the file into this field when I upload the file? I tried using the $CONTENT TYPE variable but it returns a value like:<br>
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multipart/form-data; boundary=---------------------------23438551310788<br>
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instead of something like image/gif.<br>
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Any ideas?<br>
<br>
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[lwinsor]

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I'm doing the same thing. I got MAJOR useful code from the link above.<br>
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I think the variable you're looking for is $form_data_type