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Something like this ?
FileName = InputBox("Enter a file name", "Play an AVI", "c:\MyMovie.avi")
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So the directory (c:\MyMovie.avi) would point to the where the avi files were placed and by inputting the name of the file it would play that one accroding (assuming the spelling was correct)??
Hi (apologies to author of code i dont remember who wrote it) the code ive found is really good allows me to play any avi file in access form as shown below
MODULE CODE
Declare Function mciSendString Lib "winmm.dll" Alias _
"mciSendStringA" (ByVal lpstrCommand As String, ByVal _...
My access 2003 has not got these active x controls..they can be downloaded i think but how do you install/place them in your installation folder?
mucho gracias!
i tried adding microsoft common control dialog to my form from theinsert active X menu but it doesnt seem to have it..it seems it can be installed seperatly.. which directory in Office folder would i put it in though?
ahh...now i understand..its playing from a local folder yup! .so when u click a command button it either windows media or in pic box..
never thot abt shell usage thou..
Hi i'm working on a games retail database, i'm trying to create the form such that a picture/object box will play particular movies/clips from its assocatied table entries currently i have to double click on picture bx to open movie in Windows media player but i want to play it in the box either...
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