break
The break command specifies a key to abort a command that was invoked using the "wait" flag. This command is an MCI system command; it is interpreted directly by MCI.
To send this command, call the mciSendString function with the lpszCommand parameter set as follows.
_stprintf_s(
lpszCommand,
TEXT("break %s %s %s"),
lpszDeviceID,
lpszVirtKey,
lpszFlags
);
Parameters
lpszDeviceID
Identifier of an MCI device. This identifier or alias is assigned when the device is opened.
lpszVirtKey
One of the following flags.
| Value | Meaning |
| on virtual key code | Specifies the key that aborts a command that was started using the "wait" flag. |
| off | Disables the current break key. |
lpszFlags
Can be "wait", "notify", or both. For digital-video and VCR devices, "test" can also be specified. For more information about these flags, see The Wait, Notify, and Test Flags.
Return Values
Returns zero if successful or an error otherwise.
Remarks
When the break key is enabled and the user presses the key identified by the virtual-key code specified in the lpszVirtKey parameter, the device returns control to the application. If possible, the command continues execution.
The following command sets F2 as the break key for the "mysound" device:
break mysound on 113
Requirements
** Windows NT/2000/XP:** Included in Windows NT 3.1 and later.
** Windows 95/98/Me:** Included in Windows 95 and later.
See Also