IMediaSample::GetPointer
| Microsoft DirectShow 9.0 |
IMediaSample::GetPointer
The GetPointer method retrieves a read/write pointer to the media sample's buffer.
Syntax
HRESULT GetPointer( BYTE **ppBuffer );
Parameters
ppBuffer
[out] Receives a pointer to the buffer.
Return Values
Returns S_OK if successful, or an HRESULT value indicating the cause of the error.
Remarks
The buffer memory is owned by the media sample object, and is automatically released when the media sample is destroyed. The caller should not free or reallocate the buffer.
Requirements
Header: Declared in Strmif.h; include Dshow.h.
Library: Use Strmiids.lib.
See Also