WMRMKeys.GenerateKeyEx

The GenerateKeyEx method creates a content key of a specific length, which is used to encrypt content.

Syntax

String = WMRMKeys.GenerateKeyEx(lReqLen)

Parameters

lReqLen

[in] Long integer containing the required length of the content key, in bytes.

Return Values

If the method succeeds, it returns a String containing the content key. If it fails, it returns a number in the error object.

Remarks

After setting the WMRMKeys.KeyID and WMRMKeys.Seed properties, call the GenerateKeyEx method to generate an 8-byte key for the root license in a license chain.

Requirements

Version: Windows Media Rights Manager 7 SDK or later

Reference: wmrmobjs 1.0 Type Library

Library: wmrmobjs.dll

Platform: Windows Server 2003

See Also

• Issuing Chained Licenses
• WMRMKeys Object
• WMRMLicGen.UplinkKey