i've created a c# windows appicationusing visual studio.net 2005,
its a memory game with sound and everthing,
everything is working fine, i published it and i want to start distributing it but here lies the problem.
in my code, the SoundPlayer Locations are all paths onmy PC, and now if i try to run it anywhere else (different locations on myPC or on different PCs) the sound doesn't work (naturally since the paths in the code are the same!) plus i dont want to use a web URL...
now my question is how do i fix this, how do i provide locations for the SoundPlayer control so that it works on any computer anywhere, regardless of the location of the sound files and without using a URL??
please help ASAP.. | | mOohA_ Wednesday, April 25, 2007 3:43 PM |
| mOohA! wrote: |
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i've created a c# windows appicationusing visual studio.net 2005,
its a memory game with sound and everthing,
everything is working fine, i published it and i want to start distributing it but here lies the problem.
in my code, the SoundPlayer Locations are all paths onmy PC, and now if i try to run it anywhere else (different locations on myPC or on different PCs) the sound doesn't work (naturally since the paths in the code are the same!) plus i dont want to use a web URL...
now my question is how do i fix this, how do i provide locations for the SoundPlayer control so that it works on any computer anywhere, regardless of the location of the sound files and without using a URL??
please help ASAP..
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Simply put the sound files in a folder named Sounds in the same directory as of exe file and then use the relative path like this:
\\..\\Sounds\\Sound1.wav
or
@\..\Sounds\Sound1.wav
I hope this will help.
Best Regards,
Rizwan aka RizwanSharp | | RizwanSharp Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:17 PM | In the install program, create a Custom Action, to divine where the sound player is located and write that info to the registry. When your app starts look for that registry item and use its path.
| | OmegaMan Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:19 PM |
that's great, but the problem with the installer is that it's built into the visual studio.net and doesn't provide any customization..
a friend recommended i use the Nullsoft Install System but i have 0 knowledge when it comes to installers,
plus i'm kinda new to programming which adds up to the dilemma..
what should i do??
| | mOohA_ Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:36 PM |
| mOohA! wrote: |
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that's great, but the problem with the installer is that it's built into the visual studio.net and doesn't provide any customization..
a friend recommended i use the Nullsoft Install System but i have 0 knowledge when it comes to installers,
plus i'm kinda new to programming which adds up to the dilemma..
what should i do??
| | You will have to be more specific on customization. It does provide a basic framework to install and the concept I mentioned can be done within its system. Here is a link to a Walktrhrough: Creating a custom install action , it mentions VB project, but one can do a C# project as a stand alone assembly that is included with the install. Basically anything that can be done in C# can be done in the install, hence a perfect place to query the system for the information and store it in the registry. | | OmegaMan Wednesday, April 25, 2007 5:56 PM |
| mOohA! wrote: |
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i've created a c# windows appicationusing visual studio.net 2005,
its a memory game with sound and everthing,
everything is working fine, i published it and i want to start distributing it but here lies the problem.
in my code, the SoundPlayer Locations are all paths onmy PC, and now if i try to run it anywhere else (different locations on myPC or on different PCs) the sound doesn't work (naturally since the paths in the code are the same!) plus i dont want to use a web URL...
now my question is how do i fix this, how do i provide locations for the SoundPlayer control so that it works on any computer anywhere, regardless of the location of the sound files and without using a URL??
please help ASAP..
| |
Simply put the sound files in a folder named Sounds in the same directory as of exe file and then use the relative path like this:
\\..\\Sounds\\Sound1.wav
or
@\..\Sounds\Sound1.wav
I hope this will help.
Best Regards,
Rizwan aka RizwanSharp | | RizwanSharp Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:17 PM |
FINALLY!!!! thanxrizwan ur da best!
hehe i guess ur native language IS c# lol thnx again man c",) | | mOohA_ Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:35 PM |
| mOohA! wrote: |
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FINALLY!!!! thanx rizwan ur da best!
hehe i guess ur native language IS c# lol thnx again man c",) | | When I read your initial post, it sounded, the path was not to data files, but an actual sound player location that was outside your created application... | | OmegaMan Wednesday, April 25, 2007 9:13 PM |
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