MF_MT_ARBITRARY_HEADER attribute
Type-specific data for a binary stream in an Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file.
Data type
MT_ARBITRARY_HEADER stored as BYTE[]
Get/set
To get this attribute, call IMFAttributes::GetBlob.
To set this attribute, call IMFAttributes::SetBlob.
Remarks
ASF files can contain streams with binary data. The MF_MT_ARBITRARY_HEADER attribute in the media type contains an MT_ARBITRARY_HEADER structure that describes the stream.
In addition to the MF_MT_ARBITRARY_HEADER attribute, the media type for an ASF binary stream contains the following attributes:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| MF_MT_MAJOR_TYPE | The value of the attribute is MFMediaType_Binary. |
| MF_MT_ARBITRARY_FORMAT | Contains additional format data. |
Note
In the Windows Media Format SDK, binary streams are called arbitrary streams or arbitrary data streams.
The GUID constant for this attribute is exported from mfuuid.lib.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows 7 [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 R2 [desktop apps only] |
| Header |
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See also