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4/8/2010

This method builds a filter graph that renders the specified file.

Syntax 

HRESULT RenderFile(
  LPCWSTR 
lpwstrFile,
  LPCWSTR 
lpwstrPlayList
);

Parameters

lpwstrFile

[in] Name of the file containing the data to be rendered.

lpwstrPlayList

[in] Playlist name. Reserved; must be NULL. (This parameter is currently unimplemented.)

Return Value

Returns an HRESULTvalue, which can include one of the following error and success codes:

  • VFW_S_AUDIO_NOT_RENDERED

  • VFW_S_DUPLICATE_NAME

  • VFW_S_PARTIAL_RENDER

  • VFW_S_RPZA

  • VFW_S_VIDEO_NOT_RENDERED

Remarks

If the lpwstrPlayListparameter is NULL, this method would use the default playlist, which typically renders the entire file.

Requirements

Windows Embedded CE Windows CE 2.12 and later
Windows Mobile Pocket PC for Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later, Smartphone for 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