CMediaSample.GetActualDataLength method

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The GetActualDataLength method retrieves the length of the valid data in the buffer. This method implements the IMediaSample::GetActualDataLength method.

Syntax

LONG GetActualDataLength();

Parameters

This method has no parameters.

Return value

Returns the length of the valid data, in bytes.

Remarks

The CMediaSample::m_lActual member variable specifies this property.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Header
Amfilter.h (include Streams.h)
Library
Strmbase.lib (retail builds);
Strmbasd.lib (debug builds)

See also

CMediaSample Class