FileName

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Sets or retrieves a value specifying the name of the clip to play.

Compatibility:Windows Media Player

MediaPlayer.FileName [
="
sName" 
]

Parameters

sName

String value specifying the name of the clip. The default value is an empty string (""). This property is read/write.

Remarks

If the value of the AutoStartproperty is true, file playback begins automatically whenever you set the FileNameproperty. If you set both AutoStartand FileNameat design time, the Microsoft Windows Media Player control begins playing the file when it is loaded.

Setting this property is an asynchronous operation.