File Writer Filter
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The File Writer filter can be used to write files to disc regardless of format. The filter simply writes to disc whatever it receives on its input pin, so it must be connected upstream to a multiplexer that can format the file correctly. You can create a new output file with the File Writer or specify an existing file; if the file already exists, it will be completely overwritten with the new data.
The file writer filter uses the input stream's time stamps as file offsets and provides random access to the file. It supports IStream to allow reading and writing the file header after the graph is stopped. To improve performance it also supports unbuffered overlapped writes and handles the corresponding buffer negotiation.
Note
To write ASF files, use the WM ASF Writer filter.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter Interfaces | IAMFilterMiscFlags, IBaseFilter, IFileSinkFilter, IFileSinkFilter2, IPersistStream |
| Input Pin Media Types | MEDIATYPE_Stream, MEDIASUBTYPE_NULL |
| Input Pin Interfaces | IMemInputPin, IPin, IQualityControl, IStream |
| Output Pin Media Types | Not applicable |
| Output Pin Interfaces | Not applicable |
| Filter CLSID | CLSID_FileWriter |
| Property Page CLSID | No property page |
| Executable | qcap.dll |
| Merit | MERIT_DO_NOT_USE |
| Filter Category | CLSID_LegacyAmFilterCategory |
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