IFileSinkFilter2::SetMode method (strmif.h)

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The SetMode method determines whether the file writer destroys the file when it creates the new one.

Syntax

HRESULT SetMode(
  [in] DWORD dwFlags
);

Parameters

[in] dwFlags

Currently, the only defined flag is AM_FILE_OVERWRITE, which indicates that the file writer should destroy the file. Specify zero for dwFlags to leave the file alone.

Return value

Returns an HRESULT value that depends on the implementation of the interface.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header strmif.h (include Dshow.h)
Library Strmiids.lib

See also

Error and Success Codes

IFileSinkFilter2 Interface