IDirectSound8::Compact Method
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The Compact method has no effect.
Syntax
HRESULT Compact()
Return Value
The return value is DS_OK.
Remarks
This method was formerly used for compacting the on-board memory of ISA sound cards.
Requirements
Header: Declared in DSound.h.
Library: Use Dsound3d.dll.