IDirectDrawVideo::SetDefault method (amvideo.h)

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The SetDefault method makes the current property settings the global default.

Syntax

HRESULT SetDefault();

Return value

Returns an HRESULT value.

Remarks

All properties set through IDirectDrawVideo are specific to that particular instance. Call this method to make properties set on this instance of IDirectDrawVideo the global default of all DirectShow instances of this interface. After it is called, the current property settings will persist between the subsequent starting of other DirectShow filter graphs and between any computer restarts.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header amvideo.h (include Dshow.h)
Library Strmiids.lib

See also

Error and Success Codes

IDirectDrawVideo Interface