Chapter 2, “Function Overview,” summarizes all the functions provided with the Multimedia extensions. Functions are grouped by the software module that contains them and are further grouped by use.This reference provides important reference information for application developers and multimedia authors. It includes complete informatoin on the functions, message, data types, file formats, and MCI command sets provided with the Multimedia extensions. For information and examples on how to use the Multimedia extensions, see the Programmer's Workbook in the Multimedia Development Kit.
The following information is included in this reference:
Chapter 2, “Function Overview,” summarizes all the functions provided with the Multimedia extensions. Functions are grouped by the software module that contains them and are further grouped by use.
Chapter 3, “Function Directory,” alphabetically lists all the functions provided with the Multimedia extensions. The documentation for each function describes the function, shows the correct syntax, and describes input parameters, appropriate flags, and return values. Most function descriptions include a list of related functions and messages.
Chapter 4, “Message Overview,” summarizes the messages associated with the Multimedia extensions. Messages are grouped by the software module that uses them.
Chapter 5, “Message Directory,” alphabetically lists the messages associated with the Multimedia extensions. The documentation for each message describes the message, shows the correct syntax, and describes the parameters and any return values. Groups of messages use similar prefixes, so they are listed together in the chapter.
Chapter 6, “Data Types,” describes the data types and structures exclusive to the Multimedia extensions. The first part of the chapter describes each data type. The second part of the chapter describes each data structures, including the fields within each structure.
Chapter 7, “MCI Command Strings,” describes command strings for the Media Control Interface (MCI). It describes how to use MCI command strings and describes each command string recognized by MCI. Commands are grouped by device type.
Chapter 8, “File Formats,” describes the file formats used with the Multimedia extensions.
Appendix A, “MCI Command String Summary,” presents a summary of the syntax of the MCI command strings.
Appendix B, “Manufacturer ID and Product ID Lists,” lists the constants that identify multimedia product manufacturers and products used with the Multimedia extensions.