Filter Mapper

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The Filter Mapper searches the registry for registered filters. The Filter Graph Manager uses this component to build filter graphs. Applications can use it to find filters that match specified search criteria. Create this object by calling CoCreateInstance.

Label Value
Class Identifier CLSID_FilterMapper2
Interfaces

 

DirectShow Objects

Using the Filter Mapper