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This method adds to the graph the source filter that can read the given file name, and returns an IDispatchinterface pointer representing the filter.

Syntax 

HRESULT AddSourceFilter(
  BSTR 
strFilename,
  IDispatch** 
ppUnk
);

Parameters

strFilename

[in] Name of the file containing the source video.

ppUnk

[out] Pointer to the interface on the filter.

Return Value

Returns an HRESULTvalue.

Remarks

This method is primarily for use by Automation clients because it returns an IDispatchinterface pointer. C and C++ applications should call the IGraphBuilder::AddSourceFiltermethod to perform this operation for maximum efficiency.

Requirements

Windows Embedded CE Windows CE 2.12 and later
Windows Mobile Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later
Note Microsoft DirectShow applications and DirectShow filters have different include file and Library requirements
For more information, see Setting Up the Build Environment,
Version 2.12 requires DXPAK 1.0 or later

See Also