IGraphConfig::GetStartTime method (strmif.h)

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The GetStartTime method retrieves the reference time that was used when the filter graph was last put into a running state.

Syntax

HRESULT GetStartTime(
  [out] REFERENCE_TIME *prtStart
);

Parameters

[out] prtStart

Receives the start time.

Return value

Returns one of the following HRESULT values.

Return code Description
S_OK
Success.
VFW_E_WRONG_STATE
Filter graph is not in a running state.

Remarks

The filter graph must currently be in a running state or this method will fail.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header strmif.h (include Dshow.h)
Library Strmiids.lib