| Microsoft DirectX 8.1 (C++) |
Header Files
All DirectShow applications use the header file shown in the following table.
| Header File | Required For |
| Dshow.h | All DirectShow applications. |
Some DirectShow interfaces require additional header files. These requirements are noted in the interface reference.
Library Files
DirectShow uses the library files shown in the following table.
| Library File | Description |
| Strmiids.lib | Exports class identifiers (CLSIDs) and interface identifiers (IIDs). All DirectShow applications require this library. |
| Quartz.lib | Exports the AMGetErrorText function. If you do not call this function, this library is not required. |
In your build environment, the SDK Include and Lib directories should be the first directories in the search path. This ensures that you are using the most recent versions of these files.
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