MediaCollection.getMediaAtom method
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The getMediaAtom method retrieves the index at which a specified attribute resides within the set of available attributes.
Syntax
retVal = MediaCollection.getMediaAtom(
attribute
)
Parameters
-
attribute [in]
-
String containing the attribute name. For information about the attributes supported by Windows Media Player, see the Windows Media Player Attribute Reference.
Return value
This method returns a Number (long).
Remarks
The index number retrieved with this method can be passed to the Media.getItemInfoByAtom method to access attribute values. This technique is generally more efficient when working with large playlists than accessing an attribute value by name through Media.getItemInfo or Media.getItemInfoByType.
To use this method, read access to the library is required. For more information, see Library Access.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Version |
Windows Media Player version 7.0 or later. |
| DLL |
|