IDirectMusicPerformance8::GetPrepareTime

The GetPrepareTime method retrieves the interval between the time when messages are sent by tracks and the time when the sound is heard. This interval allows sufficient time for the message to be processed by tools.

Syntax

HRESULT GetPrepareTime(
  DWORD* pdwMilliSeconds
);

Parameters

pdwMilliSeconds

Address of a variable that receives the amount of prepare time.

Return Values

If the method succeeds, the return value is S_OK.

If it fails, the method can return E_POINTER.

Remarks

The default value is 1000 milliseconds.

Requirements

  Header: Declared in dmusici.h.

See Also

• IDirectMusicPerformance8 Interface
• IDirectMusicPerformance8::SetPrepareTime
• Prepare Time