ICOpen function
Applies to: desktop apps only
The ICOpen function opens a compressor or decompressor.
Syntax
HIC ICOpen( DWORD fccType, DWORD fccHandler, UINT wMode );
Parameters
- fccType
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Four-character code indicating the type of compressor or decompressor to open. For video streams, the value of this parameter is "VIDC".
- fccHandler
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Preferred handler of the specified type. Typically, the handler type is stored in the stream header in an AVI file.
- wMode
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Flag defining the use of the compressor or decompressor. The following values are defined.
Value Meaning ICMODE_COMPRESS Compressor will perform normal compression. ICMODE_DECOMPRESS Decompressor will perform normal decompression. ICMODE_DRAW Decompressor will decompress and draw the data directly to hardware. ICMODE_FASTCOMPRESS Compressor will perform fast (real-time) compression. ICMODE_FASTDECOMPRESS Decompressor will perform fast (real-time) decompression. ICMODE_QUERY Queries the compressor or decompressor for information.
Return value
Returns a handle to a compressor or decompressor if successful or zero otherwise.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client | Windows 2000 Professional |
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Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server |
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Build date: 2/3/2012
