How does the MCI object work?

[jayklik]

I've been trying to grasp what exactly the MCI object does, but it keeps escaping me. if someone understands the MCI object, could someone explain to me what it's supposed to do? I need to use it, but I've got NO clue how...

[dingdong]

"The MCI object is a Microsoft standard for controlling any multimedia device connected to your computer. MCI objects let you use this Media Control Interface directly from your Multimedia Fusion 2 applications. MCI objects work in the background using the Windows multi-tasking system and can send commands to, and read information from, any media device currently running under Windows.

You can use the MCI object to play large .WAV sound samples, run QuickTime or .AVI movie files, and control external devices such as MIDI sequencers and MPEG cards. MCI objects are completely independent from the rest of your Multimedia Fusion 2 applications so you can play music files or movie files independent of any particular frame.

The MCI object works by sending strings containing standard device commands. There are a large number of standard commands that you can use, but you must refer to Microsoft development documentation for more information because they are beyond the scope of this documentation. 2 It is worth noting that Multimedia Fusion 2 provides a range of other objects for playing .AVI animations, QuickTime movie files, and CD-Audio tracks directly. These other objects offer a simple alternative to the MCI object. " - From the help file

[jayklik]

yeah, reading the help file first generally helps !

[jayklik]

(for added effect of gratitude)