Purpose
The Microsoft Windows image mastering API enables applications to stage and burn images to CD and DVD optical storage media. Other disc-like media that lay images in the same manner can also use this API.
Developer Audience
IMAPI is designed for C/C++ and Visual Basic developers and those writing scripts using VBScript.
Knowledge of CD and DVD technologies and file systems is recommended. Developers may benefit from a familiarity with the latest revision of Multimedia Command (MMC) at ftp://ftp.t10.org/t10/drafts/mmc5.
Run-Time Requirements
IMAPI 2.0 is supported natively starting with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Enabling IMAPI 2.0 functionality for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 requires the installation of the KB932716 update package.
Note A Windows Feature Pack for Storage is available to the public via the Microsoft Download Center. Additional information regarding specific API changes can be found in the 'What's New' section of the SDK IMAPI documentation.
IMAPI 1.0 support is available for applications that run on Windows XP.
In This Section
| Topic | Description |
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What's New | Information detailing each significant release of the Image Mastering API.
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About IMAPI | General information about the Image Mastering API.
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Using IMAPI | Task-related topics that demonstrate how to use the Image Mastering API.
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IMAPI Reference | Detailed descriptions of IMAPI interfaces and other programming elements.
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Additional Resources
Further information regarding IMAPI and other related subjects can be found at the following locations:
| Optical Platform Discussion Forum | Discuss CDROM.SYS, IMAPIv2 and Live File System issues. This forum focuses on system-level topics and is intended for application developers rather than endusers. |
| T10 Technical Committee | A Technical Committee of the InterNational Committee on Information Technology Standards (INCITS, pronounced "insights"). INCITS is accredited by, and operates under rules that are approved by, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). These rules are designed to ensure that voluntary standards are developed by the consensus of industry groups. |
| Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) | Works to shape the future of the industry through regular meetings of Commercial Optical Storage Applications (COSA), DVD Compatibility, Marketing, MPV (MusicPhotoVideo), UDF committees, and a new adhoc Blue Laser committee. Interested companies worldwide are invited to join the organization and participate in its committees and programs. |
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