Inserting video clip

[Guest]

Hi.

I tried to insert a video clip in a form via Unbound Object Frame button. I
have tried with "Video clip" and "Media clip", but both give me same error
message: "The operation on the OLE object failed. The OLE server my not be
registered.". So, how do I register that OLE server, or is there another way
to put a video file in a form, so that it plays when the form is opened?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Arvin Meyer [MVP]]

Double-click on the video clip itself and see what opens it. It is probably
Windows media player, but if you've put other players on your system, you
may have a conflict. You might also try using the api to play the file:

http://www.mvps.org/access/api/api0011.htm

 

[Guest]

Well, it opens up in Winamp, since Winamp is my default player for music and
videos. But I found a solution: I have inserted Windows Media Player object,
and it works, though there's a black frame around the clip, but it doesn't
bother me.

Thank you for your help, Mr. Meyer.