Only me.. Again :P

[sTYLE]

Okay so now I've figured out the sound I thought I'd add buttons. So the start button works perfectly

Func button5()
   $msg=$button5= SoundPlay(@WindowsDir & "LibrariesMusicahh.wav") EndFunc

But the Stop button doesn't work. I tried both _SoundStop and SoundStop. Are they both wrong or have i gone wrong?

$button4=GUICtrlCreateButton("Stop Music",184,100,85,40)
$button5=GUICtrlCreateButton("Start Music",184,60,85,40)


Func button4()
$msg=$button4= SoundStop(@WindowsDir & "LibrariesMusicahh.wav")
   EndFunc

If $msg=$button4 Then button4()
   If $msg=$button5 Then button5()

The error is:

$msg=$button4= SoundStop(@WindowsDir & "LibrariesMusicahh.wav")
$msg=$button4= ^ ERROR

Edited February 6, 2012 by sTYLE

[AdmiralAlkex]

There's no SoundStop(), and _SoundStop() doesn't work like that. Check the helpfile!

[sTYLE]

There's no SoundStop(), and _SoundStop() doesn't work like that. Check the helpfile!

I did, but It's just so confusing..

[AdmiralAlkex]

Did you look at the examples then? It's not confusing if you just read. Also please use a meaningful title next time you create a thread.

[JLogan3o13]

Hi, STYLE. Look at the helpfile under SoundPlay(), it gives you an example of how to stop the current sound with another call to SoundPlay.

[sTYLE]

Did you look at the examples then? It's not confusing if you just read. Also please use a meaningful title next time you create a thread.

Yes, It's confusing, all's I need is the stop sound code, whatever it is.

[sTYLE]

Hi, STYLE. Look at the helpfile under SoundPlay(), it gives you an example of how to stop the current sound with another call to SoundPlay.

_SoundClose($aSound) This? So I'm guessing ($aSound) means your directory to the sound? e.g. @WindowsDir & "LibrariesMusicahh.wav"

if so.. That didn't work.

[czardas]

Did you run the helpfile example as AdmiralWhiteHatAlkex suggested? I've simplified it a bit for you.

#include <Sound.au3>

;open sound file : must be modified if run under Vista
$sound = _SoundOpen(@WindowsDir & "mediaWindows XP Startup.wav") ; replace with an existing sound file if necessary
If @error Then Exit ; In case the file doesn't exist or other issues opening the file

_SoundPlay($sound)
While 1
    Sleep(100)
    If _SoundPos($sound, 2) >= 1000 Then ; After 1 second stop the sound
        _SoundStop($sound)
        ExitLoop
    EndIf
WEnd

_SoundClose($sound)

I doubt this simple script will work on vista. I haven't read enough about it. I still have XP.

Edited February 7, 2012 by czardas

[JLogan3o13]

The helpfile states, use SoundPlay("") to stop a playing sound and close the open handle.

[Melba23]

sTYLE,

You are confusing the native AutoIt function SoundPlay and the functions within the Sound.au3 UDF which all begin with an underscore like this _Sound*. As is often the case in AutoIt you cannot mix them.

If you used SoundPlay to start playing the file then you need to do as JLogan3o13 sugested and reuse SoundPlay to stop it. If you want to use the more comprehensive range of functions from the Sound UDF then czardas has shown you how.

And as to the Helpfile being confusing - do you realise how lucky you are to have such a comprehensive aid to learning AutoIt? It is without doubt the best Help file I have ever seen and is constantly being improved thanks to the community and its editors (particulariy guinness). You just need to take the time to read it carefully and look at the examples.

M23

Edit: And the Admiral has a valid point about the thread title - please use sensible titles in future or you may find the thread being locked.

Edited February 7, 2012 by Melba23
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