dvd plaback with msvidctl in vista

[Brion]

I have been using the activex msvidctl in vista in an effort to playback a DVD in labview. The attached vi plays video well however I cannot get audio output. In all other players including graph edit the audio works well. It seems that msvidctl is not using the correct audio renderer. Is it possible to enumerate the available audio renders and select the correct one for msvidctl? I would greatly appreciate any advice that can point me in the correct direction.

[Sarah_Coleman_NIUK]

Hi Brion,

I found the following example on a forum. It can play AVI files at least with sound on my XP machine. I've yet to test it with a DVD as my DVD burner is currently occupied but you may find it useful.

[Brion]

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for the reply. I had also stumbled across that example. I tried to enumerate the audio renders in a fashion similar to the method that example enumerated the inputs. However, I am admittedly weak in my understanding of com programming and had no success. I may have had the wrong classID and interfaceID. I tried values I found in the registry and in "GraphEdit" filters. It is a shame MS did away with the "MSWebDVD" control because getting DVD playback with that control was very simple.

Thanks Again,
Brion