The file itself doesn't get converted - it just tells the mail engine which application the attachment is for.
In order to send different file types, you will need to change the "application/msexcel" to whatever matches your attachment.
Unfortunately, I do not have a list of the attachment types, but if you search the forums for "elm", you will see a number of threads on this topic.
I've copied a response from Rita Workman which hopefully explains the structure a little better .....
August 09, 2000 20:04 PM GMT [ unassigned ]
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I've seen similar requests for this on other messages...and I have sent this before. So I'm sending it again to you...Yes- you can send a file as a TRUE file attachment and actually preserve what the file is...here is the info:
First make sure you at least have Elm 2.4 on your box, and my example is for a HPUX 10.20 (you need MIME capability) so be sure you have patch PHNE_15835 (it doesn't cause a reboot to load).
The next thing you have to do is create a small file (ex include.file) that is used to send the file as an attachment. There are a few things you could read on this for more details at HP's IT Resource if you want. But simple create a file with this syntax:
[include text.txt text/plain base64]
where text.txt is your file.
The general format is: [include filename type/subtype encoding]
type/subtype= text/plain, image/gif, image/jgp etc..
encoding=base64, quoted-printable etc...
Another example might be for a Word doc:
[include file.doc application/msword base64]
Just remember, nobody knows everything !!
