Streaming WMV files from an EXE

Just a suggestion, is it possible to encrypt everything into a single file system (e.g. http://www.aidaim.com/products/sfs/sfs_spec.php) and use normal filestreams to access it?

Hi cwwkie,

While I appreciate ciuly's comment, it didn't answer the question.  In the end, I have written my own WMV streaming application from Delphi.  It was challenging, but is now done.

Thanks,
Chrism

just a though, from what I know (!), you probably used the wm sdk (or some translated header from it) to write either a full wmv parser or some pseudo-parser based on some demo from the sdk in order to make that streaming app. at least this was my line of research a while ago.

of course, I won't be the only one to say that the community would appreciate some information/tips in this direction. I know I personally spent weeks on this issue without getting anywhere too far with it. (some pieces of code from the more trickier parts would be even better)

and then we can say that a paq and refund will be better ;)

thanks

>> While I appreciate ciuly's comment, it didn't answer the question.  In the end, I have written
>> my own WMV streaming application from Delphi.  It was challenging, but is now done.

ciuly's comment looked the best answer, and because you did not responded before, I had to asume you were "happy" with the answer.

But if you tell what exactly you have done to implement this, I'll change my recommendation to paq/refund.

We have created a local server, written a custom interface for WMP and been able to stream the WMV files locally, reducing impact and overhead on local resources.

As you can see, the comment includes the lines "I have researched this issue and got to the conclusion that it's not doable unless you write your own wmv parser using the sdk." and "I will start investigatin wmv issue more deeply in a few months and I'll update that page when I find something.".  

Both statements are appreciated but certainly cannot qualify as an answer to the question "I really want to stream the WMV files from the EXE.  Is this possible?  Do I have to buy a component for this?"

The sample provided showed me how to stream other file formats, but you'll note in my original question, I could already do that and it wasn't operationally satisfactory as a solution.

Thanks,
Chris

>> Both statements are appreciated but certainly cannot qualify as an answer

The comment from ciuly was more or less "it is not possible to do that", that is not an answer you were looking for, but it is an answer. Only if someone proves it is possible, then it is clear the answer is wrong. Now you have, although one line is a little bit short, but I understand what you mean. I'll change my recommendation.