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MCIWndSetTimers macro (vfw.h)

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The MCIWndSetTimers macro sets the update periods used by MCIWnd to update the trackbar in the MCIWnd window, update the position information displayed in the window title bar, and send notification messages to the parent window. You can use this macro or explicitly send the MCIWNDM_SETTIMERS message.

Syntax

void MCIWndSetTimers(
   hwnd,
   active,
   inactive
);

Parameters

hwnd

Handle of the MCIWnd window.

active

Update period used by MCIWnd when it is the active window. The default value is 500 milliseconds. Storage for this value is limited to 16 bits.

inactive

Update period used by MCIWnd when it is the inactive window. The default value is 2000 milliseconds. Storage for this value is limited to 16 bits.

Return value

None

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header vfw.h