Retrieve and Launch video (ole) objects from access using vb.net

[getemerson]

Putting the ole (video) clip into access is easy but using vb.net to launch the video clip appears to be a challenge...

 

I can read the data but I cannot find any code anywere to launch

it.

 

Does anyone have any clue how to Launch a video clip stored in access using vb.net code?.

 

 

Any clues will be greatly appreciated.

 

This is an extension of a previous thread on file io and decryption.

 

I figured I could use access to store the video clips fairly secure and retrieve and launch them from my vb.net app.

[divil]

I remember the previous thread. If I recall, the problem was (and still will be) writing that data out to file so that realplayer can play it. Your problem really lies with realplayer, and what it can support playing.

[getemerson]

Activate ole object field via VB.Net (automation)

 

In VB6 we could automate access/word/excel -

 

we could open docs/databases, tables etc and access the methods and properties including using the 'activate' method to activate an ole object (image or movie).

 

This would provide a solution for me.

 

My knowledge dosnt yet extend to automation in VB.net

 

Does anyone know how to activate the contents of a ole object field in access using Vb.Net.

 

Ive scanned the web and my books do not reveal anything obvious to me.

 

Then im using the MCAD study material for web and desktop applicatoins and they dont cover what I need in this job. So before anyone suggests I go and buy myself some books and figure it out ...

 

I though Id mention that as Ive seen some stern remarks to other members.

 

This has nothing to do with streams - just automation.

 

thank you for your expertise in advance.

 

Mark