MF_DEVSOURCE_ATTRIBUTE_FRIENDLY_NAME attribute

Specifies the display name for a device. The display name is a human-readable string, suitable for display in a user interface.

Data type

WCHAR*

Get/set

To get this attribute, call IMFAttributes::GetString.

To set this attribute, call IMFAttributes::SetString.

Remarks

This attribute is set on the activation objects returned by the following functions:

The GUID constant for this attribute is exported from mfuuid.lib.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client
Windows 7 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server
Windows Server 2008 R2 [desktop apps only]
Header
Mfidl.h

See also

Alphabetical List of Media Foundation Attributes

Audio/Video Capture

Capture Device Attributes