MCISendString

Type

function

Summary

Sends a command to the Media Control Interface system, and returns the result of the command.

Syntax

MCISendString(<MCICommand>)

Description

Use the MCISendString function on Windows systems to control multimedia devices.

The Media Control Interface is a Microsoft standard that enables Windows systems to communicate with digitizers, laser-disc players, TV cards, and other multimedia devices.

For information about the MCI commands that can be used with a device, contact the manufacturer of the device.

Parameters

Name	Type	Description
MCICommand	string	A string containing an MCI command.

Examples

MCISendString("capability overlay can freeze")

MCISendString(field "Media Commands")

function: result, setRegistry, platform, value, queryRegistry

glossary: Windows, return, message

property: lowResolutionTimers

command: play

control structure: function

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

windows

Platforms

desktop

server

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