GetCodecDescription
This method retrieves the descriptive name of the given codec.
Compatibility: Windows Media Player
sRetVal = MediaPlayer.GetCodecDescription(
sCodecNum
)
Parameters
- sCodecNum
[in] Long value indicating the codec number.
Return Values
Returns a String containing the descriptive name of the given codec. This method returns a null string if the codec specified by the sCodecNum parameter is not found.
Remarks
The codec numbers start with 1. You will get an error if you use 0. Typically, the codec number is 1 for audio and 2 for video. Valid values for codec numbers range from 1 to the value of the CodecCount property.
Requirements
OS Versions: Windows CE 3.0 and later.
See Also
Windows Media Player Methods | Compatibility Modes | CodecCount | GetCodecInstalled | GetCodecURL
Last updated on Wednesday, April 13, 2005
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