WindowsMCIMBS.Command as string

dim v as new WindowsMCIMBS

v.command="pause cdaudio" // pauses the CD
v.run

(Read and Write property)

WindowsMCIMBS.Errorcode as Integer

dim v as new WindowsMCIMBS

msgbox str(v.errorcode)+" "+v.errorstring

This property can be set to make a list of possible error messages like in the example "List MCI Errormessages".
(Read and Write property)

WindowsMCIMBS.Errorstring as string

dim v as new WindowsMCIMBS

msgbox str(v.errorcode)+" "+v.errorstring

Here is a list of some error messages:

0	The specified command was carried out.
1	Undefined external error.
2	A device ID has been used that is out of range for your system.
3	The driver was not enabled.
4	The specified device is already in use. Wait until it is free, and then try again.
5	The specified device handle is invalid.
6	There is no driver installed on your system.
7	There is not enough memory available for this task. Quit one or more applications to increase available memory, and then try again.
8	This function is not supported. Use the Capabilities function to determine which functions and messages the driver supports.
9	An error number was specified that is not defined in the system.
10	An invalid flag was passed to a system function.
11	An invalid parameter was passed to a system function.
12	Handle being used simultaneously on another thread (eg callback).
13	Specified alias not found in WIN.INI.
14	The registry database is corrupt.
15	The specified registry key was not found.
16	The registry could not be opened or could not be read.
17	The registry could not be written to.
18	The specified registry key could not be deleted.
19	The specified registry key value could not be found.
20	The driver did not generate a valid OPEN callback.
32	The specified format is not supported or cannot be translated. Use the Capabilities function to determine the supported formats.
33	Cannot perform this operation while media data is still playing. Reset the device, or wait until the data is finished playing.
34	The wave header was not prepared. Use the Prepare function to prepare the header, and then try again.
35	Cannot open the device without using the WAVE_ALLOWSYNC flag. Use the flag, and then try again.
64	The MIDI header was not prepared. Use the Prepare function to prepare the header, and then try again.
65	Cannot perform this operation while media data is still playing. Reset the device, or wait until the data is finished playing.
66	A MIDI map was not found. There may be a problem with the driver, or the MIDIMAP.CFG file may be corrupt or missing.
67	The port is transmitting data to the device. Wait until the data has been transmitted, and then try again.
68	The current MIDI Mapper setup refers to a MIDI device that is not installed on the system. Use MIDI Mapper to edit the setup.
69	The current MIDI setup is damaged. Copy the original MIDIMAP.CFG file to the Windows SYSTEM directory, and then try again.
70	A MIDI call was made which is invalid with the current open mode. Reopen the device with the correct mode.
71	Driver condition - do not callback this input event
257	Invalid MCI device ID. Use the ID returned when opening the MCI device.
259	The driver cannot recognize the specified command parameter.
261	The driver cannot recognize the specified command.
262	There is a problem with your media device. Make sure it is working correctly or contact the device manufacturer.
263	The specified device is not open or is not recognized by MCI.
264	Not enough memory available for this task. Quit one or more applications to increase available memory, and then try again.
265	The device name is already being used as an alias by this application. Use a unique alias.
266	Unknown problem while loading the specified device driver.
267	No command was specified.
268	The output string was too large to fit in the return buffer. Increase the size of the buffer.
269	The specified command requires a character-string parameter. Please provide one.
270	The specified integer is invalid for this command.
271	The device driver returned an invalid return type. Check with the device manufacturer about obtaining a new driver.
272	There is a problem with the device driver. Check with the device manufacturer about obtaining a new driver.
273	The specified command requires a parameter. Please supply one.
274	The MCI device you are using does not support the specified command.
275	Cannot find the specified file. Make sure the path and filename are correct.
276	The device driver is not ready.
277	A problem occurred in initializing MCI.
279	Cannot use 'all' as the device name with the specified command.
280	Errors occurred in more than one device. Specify each command and device separately to determine which devices caused the errors.
281	Cannot determine the device type from the given filename extension.
282	The specified parameter is out of range for the specified command.
284	The specified parameters cannot be used together.
286	Cannot save the specified file. Make sure you have enough disk space or are still connected to the network.
287	Cannot find the specified device. Make sure it is installed or that the device name is spelled correctly.
288	The specified device is now being closed. Wait a few seconds, and then try again.
289	The specified alias is already being used in this application. Use a unique alias.
290	The specified parameter is invalid for this command.
291	The device driver is already in use. To share it, use the 'shareable' parameter with each 'open' command.
292	The specified command requires an alias, file, driver, or device name. Please supply one.
293	The specified value for the time format is invalid. Refer to the MCI documentation for valid formats.
294	A closing double-quotation mark is missing from the parameter value. Please supply one.
295	A parameter or value was specified twice. Only specify it once.
296	The specified file cannot be played on the specified MCI device. The file may be corrupt, not in the correct format, or no file handler available for this format.
297	A null parameter block was passed to MCI.
298	Cannot save an unnamed file. Supply a filename.
299	You must specify an alias when using the 'new' parameter.
300	Cannot use the 'notify' flag with auto-opened devices.
301	Cannot use a filename with the specified device.
302	Cannot carry out the commands in the order specified. Correct the command sequence, and then try again.
303	Cannot carry out the specified command on an auto-opened device. Wait until the device is closed, and then try again.
304	The filename is invalid. Make sure the filename is not longer than 8 characters, followed by a period and an extension.
305	Cannot specify extra characters after a string enclosed in quotation marks.
306	The specified device is not installed on the system. Use the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard in Control Panel to install the device.
307	Cannot access the specified file or MCI device. Try changing directories or restarting your computer.
308	Cannot access the specified file or MCI device because the application cannot change directories.
309	Cannot access specified file or MCI device because the application cannot change drives.
310	Specify a device or driver name that is less than 79 characters.
311	Specify a device or driver name that is less than 69 characters.
312	The specified command requires an integer parameter. Please provide one.
320	All wave devices that can play files in the current format are in use. Wait until a wave device is free, and then try again.
321	Cannot set the current wave device for play back because it is in use. Wait until the device is free, and then try again.
322	All wave devices that can record files in the current format are in use. Wait until a wave device is free, and then try again.
323	Cannot set the current wave device for recording because it is in use. Wait until the device is free, and then try again.
324	Any compatible waveform playback device may be used.
325	Any compatible waveform recording device may be used.
326	No wave device that can play files in the current format is installed. Use the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard in Control Panel to install the wave device.
327	The device you are trying to play to cannot recognize the current file format.
328	No wave device that can record files in the current format is installed. Use the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard in Control Panel to install the wave device.
329	The device you are trying to record from cannot recognize the current file format.
336	Cannot use the song-pointer time format and the SMPTE time-format together.
337	The specified MIDI device is already in use. Wait until it is free, and then try again.
338	The specified MIDI device is not installed on the system. Use the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard in Control Panel to install the driver.
339	The current MIDI Mapper setup refers to a MIDI device that is not installed on the system. Use MIDI Mapper to edit the setup.
340	An error occurred using the specified port.
341	All multimedia timers are being used by other applications. Quit one of these applications, and then try again.
342	There is no current MIDI port.
343	There are no MIDI devices installed on the system. Use the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard in Control Panel to install the driver.
346	There is no display window.
347	Could not create or use window.
348	Cannot read the specified file. Make sure the file is still present, or check your disk or network connection.
349	Cannot write to the specified file. Make sure you have enough disk space or are still connected to the network.
350	Cannot determine media identity or universal product code.

(Read and Write property)

WindowsMCIMBS.Result as string

dim v as WindowsMCIMBS

// get the current position, track and track count to display for the CD Audio.

v.Command="Status cdaudio Current Track"
v.run
MsgBox v.result

v.command="Status cdaudio Number of Tracks"
v.run
MsgBox v.result

v.command="Status cdaudio position"
v.run
MsgBox v.result

(Read and Write property)