File Name Validation Flags
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[Deprecated. This API may be removed from future releases of Windows.]
These flags specify the behavior of the media locator.
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Check the validity of file names. You must set this flag to validate file names. If not, the other flags have no effect. |
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If a file is not located, display an Open File dialog box for the end user. |
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If a missing file is located, briefly display a message box with the name and location of the file. This flag is mostly useful for testing purposes; the message box is probably not suitable for a retail product. |
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If a missing file is located, update the name of the source object. (Only valid in the IAMTimeline::ValidateSourceNames method.) |
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Always use a local file, even if a version of the file exists on the network. |
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Do not search for missing files. File names are still validated if you set the SFN_VALIDATEF_CHECK flag. |
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Ignore muted source objects. (Only valid in the IAMTimeline::ValidateSourceNames method.) |
Requirements
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