| Microsoft DirectX 8.1 (C++) |
This topic contains reference entries for the core COM objects included with Microsoft® DirectShow®, other than filters. For a list of filters included with DirectShow, see DirectShow Filters.
| Component | Description |
| Capture Graph Builder | Builds video capture graphs. |
| DVD Graph Builder | Builds DVD playback graphs. |
| Filter Graph Manager | Builds and controls filter graphs. |
| Filter Mapper | Searches the registry for registered filters. |
| Media Property Bag | Sets or retrieves INFO and DISP chunks in AVI files. |
| Memory Allocator | Allocates buffers for media samples. |
| SeekingPassThru | Helper object that implements seeking for filters with one input pin. |
| System Reference Clock | Implements a reference clock. |
| System Device Enumerator | Enumerates filters and hardware devices installed on the system. |