Using MIME attachments is probably better than inlining binary data in a SOAP message since you do not have to base64 encode and decode it. On average, how much bigger is the base64 encoded data compared to the data itself?
Charles -----Original Message----- From: Stan Jordan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 3:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: How to transfer Binary data/images Chester... You might want to look at this service. They provide the service both ways. Personally, I think this is a good approach (let the client choose). Stan http://www.esynaps.com/WebServices/DailyDiblert.asmx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chester Chen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 11:12 AM Subject: How to transfer Binary data/images > Hi, > I need to download a image (.jpeg) files from server to client (VB). > Should I use SOAP message to get the URL for the image, then use HTTP to > download > the image based on obtained URL, or Should I get the binary data directly > through SOAP ? > > What's the best practice for such case ? > > > Chester > This message may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you have received this e-mail in error or are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disseminate or distribute it; do not open any attachments, delete it immediately from your system and notify the sender promptly by e-mail that you have done so. Thank you.
