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Web Service Interface (MCWS)

Control Media Center over the Internet or LAN using a REST-based web service interface.

• Web Service Interface (requires Media Center 14 or newer)

Media Center Automation

Control Media Center from Interface and Display plug-ins as well as from JScript of Metamorphis skins.

• Media Center Automation

Media Center Command Line Parameters

• Media Center Command Line Options: Control Media Center from the command line using the MCxx.exe mini-application.

Media Center Core Commands

• Media Center Core Commands: Media Center can be externally controlled with MC Core commands. These commands provide more control capabilities than the limited number of available command line options. Commands are issued with the installed MC control program and supplying the /MCC command line option and a parameter (e.g. mc30.exe /MCC ...). They can also be called directly via Windows Messages or from within software.

Media Center Languages

• Expression Language: Use Excel-style formulas in view schemes, columns, and more.
• Search Language: Use a sophisticated query language to sort, filter, and search your Library.

Package Files

• Package Files: Learn how to create MJP files for installing plug-ins.

Mini View Skinning

Learn how to create a Mini View skin for Media Center

• Mini View Skinning Tutorial
• Metamorphis Skinning Engine
• Metamorphis Scripts
• Examples: Visit mini-me skins Page

Standard View Skinning

Learn how to create a Standard View skin for Media Center

• Standard View Skinning Tutorial
• Standard View Skinning SDK
• Examples: Visit MEGA-ME skins page

Theater View Skinning

Learn how to create a Standard View skin for Media Center

• Theater View Skinning Tutorial
• Examples: Visit Theater View Skins page

Track Info template SDK

Customize look and feel of Track Info page.

• Track Info Template SDK
• Examples: Visit Track Info templates page

WebPlay / WebRemote

Customize the look or functionality of WebPlay or WebRemote.

• WebEngine SDK

Media Center Plug-ins

Media Center lets you extend its behavior in many ways, through different kinds of plug-in.

• Download the SDK - updated 1/24/2008, 3:19pm
• Display Plug-in SDK - Create cool visualizations to complement your music.
• Interface Plug-in SDK - Full power extension of Media Center's behavior.
• Input Plug-in SDK - Let Media Center read your favorite file format.
• DSP Plug-in SDK - Control the sound: equalizers, chorus, flangers, stutter.
• Encoder Plug-in SDK - What kind of files Media Center can create.

Developing plugins in Visual Studio 2005 .NET

Tips and Tricks for developing a plugin in Visual Studio 2005 .NET

Submitting a plugin/accessory to the Media Center plugins & accessories download page

• Submit a plugin/accessory