Extended Commands for Device Operation and Positioning

MCI devices can have operating capabilities that apply only to a device type or that apply to a device with unique features. The following commands apply to devices that have specialized operating capabilities:

MCI_CUE

Sent by an application to cue a device for playback or recording.

MCI_ESCAPE

Sent by an application to send a string command directly to a device handler.

MCI_RESUME

Sent by an application to continue playback or recording previously paused.

MCI_SPIN

Sent by an application to start or stop spinning a rotating media device such as a laserdisc.

MCI_STEP

Sent by an application to step a device one or more frames.