The Multimedia control

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The Multimedia control

Overview

Creating a Multimedia control

Handling a Multimedia control

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The Multimedia control

Overview

Control in a WINDEV and WINDEV Mobile window

The Multimedia control is used to play multimedia files.

Versions 18 and later

This type of control is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

New in version 18

This type of control is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

Versions 21 and later

This type of control is now available for applications in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

New in version 21

This type of control is now available for applications in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

On a PC, the following elements must be installed: Windows Media Player, a recent version of DirectX as well as the codecs required for reading the video files. The videos cannot be played if the necessary codecs are not installed.

Creating a Multimedia control

To create a Multimedia control in a window:

On the "Creation" tab, in the "Graphic controls" group:
- expand "Video and capture" and select "Multimedia".
Click at the desired location to create the control. The control appears in the editor.

To view the characteristics of the control, select "Description" in the context menu.

Handling a Multimedia control

A Multimedia control can be handled through programming via:

the Multimedia functions of WLanguage. These functions are used to associate a multimedia file with the control and to play it.
the WLanguage properties. Value can be used to associate a multimedia file with a control and to play it.

Remarks

Multimedia controls cannot be used in Looper controls.
You cannot capture the image of a video payed in a Multimedia control.

Related Examples:

Unit examples (WINDEV): Playing a Flash animation

[ + ] Playing a flash animation from a WINDEV application:
- Load an animation
- Play an animation
- Pause the animation
- Stop the animation

Cross-platform examples (WINDEV Mobile): WM System

[ + ] This application is an example of some of the features of WINDEV Mobile available for Android/iOS.
The following system functions are used:
- NFC
- Multimedia control
- Brightness
- Volume
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Toast
- Compass
- Accelerometer
- Camera control
- LED
- Vibration
- Notifications
- Drawing functions
- Internet