CBaseRenderer.PrepareRender method

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The PrepareRender method is called before the filter renders a sample.

Syntax

virtual void PrepareRender();

Parameters

This method has no parameters.

Return value

This method does not return a value.

Remarks

The filter calls this method before it calls the CBaseRenderer::OnReceiveFirstSample method or the CBaseRenderer::Render method. PrepareRender does not do anything in the base class. The derived class can override it to perform any actions required before rendering. For example, a video renderer can override this method to realize its palette.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Header
Renbase.h (include Streams.h)
Library
Strmbase.lib (retail builds);
Strmbasd.lib (debug builds)

See also

CBaseRenderer Class