EFFECTS.effectType

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The effectType method retrieves the registry name of the visualization with the specified registry index. This name is a unique ID defined by the visualization author.

        elementID.effectType(index)

Parameters

index

Number (long) containing the registry index of a visualization.

Return Value

This method returns a String.

Remarks

This method is useful for switching between visualizations in script. A user interface could display the set of titles, but when the user selects one, the script must use currentEffectType to switch visualizations.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Version
Windows Media Player 9 Series or later

See also

EFFECTS Element

EFFECTS.currentEffectType