IWMPSettings::setMode method (wmp.h)
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The setMode method sets the state of playback options.
Syntax
HRESULT setMode(
[in] BSTR bstrMode,
[in] VARIANT_BOOL varfMode
);
Parameters
[in] bstrMode
BSTR containing one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| autoRewind | Tracks are restarted at the beginning after playing to the end. Default state is true. |
| loop | The sequence of tracks repeats itself. Default state is false. |
| showFrame | The nearest video keyframe is displayed when not playing. Default state is false. Has no effect on audio tracks. |
| shuffle | Tracks are played in random order. Default state is false. |
[in] varfMode
VARIANT_BOOL specifying whether the specified mode is active.
Return value
The method returns an HRESULT. Possible values include, but are not limited to, those in the following table.
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
The method succeeded. |
Remarks
When the showFrame mode is active, Windows Media Player must access the track content to retrieve the video frame. Use this mode cautiously when playing non-local content.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows Media Player 9 Series or later. |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | wmp.h |
| DLL | Wmp.dll |