IWMWriterAdvanced3::SetNonBlocking method (wmsdkidl.h)

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The SetNonBlocking method configures the writer so that the calling thread is not blocked while writing samples.

Syntax

HRESULT SetNonBlocking();

Return value

The method always returns S_OK.

Remarks

You should use this method only for time-critical threads. After calling SetNonBlocking, it is the responsibility of the calling application to control the amount of data that is queued to the writer. It is possible to queue too much data for the writer to handle, or to take up too many of the resources of the computer. In extreme cases, the encoding session can stop unexpectedly as a result.

This method has no effect when writing from a live source. It is normal for the writer to refrain from blocking the caller's thread in a live encoding situation.

Requirements

See also

IWMWriterAdvanced3 Interface