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I have been experimenting with playing MP3 files from within a Fox project. I am using multiple instances of Winamp to play the MP3`s and the files play OK. I am having problems passing some of the parameters to the Winamp program due to restrictions of Foxpro`s parameter passing. Does anyone know of an alternative method of controlling and playing MP3 file, other than Winamp?
Keith

 

[rajeevnandanmishra]

Hi keith,
Please Look into this sample. The function used can play MIDI, MP3, WAV and many more sound files.
...\Samples\Vfp98\Solution\Forms\mci_play.scx

If you find any problem, let us know.

 

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Thanks for the info.
Does this function support multiple instances?
Using Winamp I can have many MP3`s loaded and ready to play.
I need to have an MP3 playing and at least 1 more file ready to play straight away ie. without a load time.
If it supports multiples then I`ll look into it a bit further.
Once again thanks for the help.
Keith

 

[rajeevnandanmishra]

Hi Keith,
Yes multiple instances are supported. But as the media device is not supported for threading, you can play only one instance at a time.
And i suggest you to check about the end of current file play and then start the next file. This will do your task without starting multiple instances.

 

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Thanks again.
I need the next file to start playing without a gap. I assume that the next file couldn`t be loaded before the previous file has stopped playing.
Keith

 

[rajeevnandanmishra]

Yep! Whatever time it will take to load a file it is going to take. And in that time you will definetely have to wait.