How does window media player pass the file to a push source filter?

Hi,I'm new to DirectShow. Now I need to write a push source filter to open and parse a customized file. I'm wondering how did window media player pass the file to my filter I'm not totally understand the flow chart from window media player to source filter.Any input will be really appreciated.-Cecilia

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How does window media player pass the file to a push source filter?

  • Gurpreet Singh Sawhney

    If you are writing a file parser, you might find this useful:

    http://www.gdcl.co.uk/dshow_dev.htm

    or

    http://www.gdcl.co.uk/articles/ (scroll to the bottom for the parsers pdf link)


  • redshock

    Thanks LGS for the info.Actually, I have my own file parser for my own file type. I need to get the file path from window media player and pass to my own file parser to open and parse the file. I don't know if window's media player will pass the file path to it's pin Any input will be appreciated.-Cecilia
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