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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 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. mc16.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
Theater View Skinning
Learn how to create a Standard View skin for Media Center
Track Info template SDK
Customize look and feel of Track Info page.
WebPlay / WebRemote
Customize the look or functionality of WebPlay or WebRemote.
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