Looking on from this i found some code which would allow me to play any avi file (thanks to the author, dont know name sorry)
but this plays any avi file with a full filepath name...have a look
'MODULE CODE
Declare Function mciSendString Lib "winmm.dll" Alias _
"mciSendStringA" (ByVal...
I'm using sample code which i will paste below, it includes in the form a comman button, animation control and activeX control. it plays clipart files but when i try to play a movie inavi format such as a movie trailer it says it unable to open..what could i do to make allow all types of avi...
Hi i'm creating a Database thar allows perpsective clients to buy/sell console games,
I'm trying to create a form which allows the user/client to view avi clips( trailers)
I'm thinkin of few ways to implment this
1.actvex controls where by the user by clicking on command button can open an AVI...
I've been trying to animate in access forms by using active X controls but my access 2003 does not have Microsoft common control dialog version 6.0 and does not have microsoft animation control 6.0
theres .CAB file available from microsoft website but its self extracting not self installing so...