object

      Object associated with this media control interface command. The object can be one of the following:

      • Device type
      • Device name
      • Filename
      • Alias
      FROM pos
        Specifies the frame at which to start playing. If FROM is omitted, PLAY starts at the current position.
      TO pos
        Specifies the frame at which to stop playing. If TO is omitted, PLAY stops at the end frame.
      FAST
        Plays the digital video sequence at twice the normal recorded playback rate (no audio).
      SLOW
        Plays the digital video sequence at half the normal recorded playback rate (no audio).
      REVERSE
        Indicates the play direction for the device is backwards. You cannot use the TO keyword with REVERSE.
      SCAN
        Plays frames when indexed. Otherwise, plays the digital video as fast as possible without disabling video (no audio). You cannot use the TO keyword with SCAN.
      SPEED units
        Plays the digital video sequence at the specified speed. Speed is specified in units specified by set speed format. (See the SET command.)
      WAIT
        The command is executed synchronously. The function waits until the requested action is complete before returning to the application.
      NOTIFY
        The command is executed asynchronously, allowing control to be returned immediately to the application. When the requested action is complete, an MM_MCINOTIFY message is sent to the application window procedure.

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