Sample Source Code Demonstrates Playing Metafiles (77649)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1

This article was previously published under Q77649

SUMMARY

Playmeta.exe is a file in the Microsoft Download Center that demonstrates techniques an application can use to open a metafile and "play" it into a device context.

Playmeta.exe can also be used to help identify errors in a given metafile because it pauses and displays a message box before acting on each record.

MORE INFORMATION

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/4/2004
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