| Platform SDK: TAPI |
The Telephony Application Programming Interface is an extensive and capable API. The following material is a series of links and suggestions that can help you start writing TAPI applications or adding functionality to existing code.
The samples section of the Platform SDK contains fully compilable TAPI programs in C, C++, and Visual Basic. These samples can help you begin to understand the uses of various functions. The exact location of the material depends on whether you have a full installation. If you have difficulty locating them, try a search on Incoming.cpp.
The following SDK topics illustrate basic TAPI operations using code snippets.
The following topics contain reference page summaries.
| Area | Link |
|---|---|
| TAPI 2.2 | TAPI Quick Function Reference |
| TAPI 3.0 | Call and Media Control Quick Reference |
| TSPI | TSPI Quick Function Reference |
| MSPI | Media Service Provider Interface (MSPI) Reference |
The following topics contain hyperlinked graphics that may be useful in orienting yourself in this SDK.
Call Scenario Using A TSP/MSP Pair
Usenet newsgroups can be good forums for the exchange of information and for assistance in debugging code. If you are not familiar with Usenet, this web page provides some basic description: http://extra.newsguy.com/intro.htm or type "Usenet Newsgroups" into your favorite search engine.
Microsoft hosts a number of newsgroups, including two specializing in TAPI.
microsoft.public.win32.programmer.tapi.beta