MFPKEY_CATEGORY property

Contains the category GUID for a Media Foundation transform (MFT).

Data type

PROPVARIANT type (vt)

PROPVARIANT member

GUID (CLSID*)

VT_CLSID

puuid

Remarks

The value of this property is a GUID that identifies the MFT category. For a list of categories, see MFT_CATEGORY.

This property is optional and is informational only. An MFT can use this property to report the category under which it is registered. To get this property, query the MFT for the IPropertyStore interface.

To enumerate an MFT category, call the MFTEnum function. There is no direct link between the MFTEnum function and this property.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client
Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server
Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Header
Mftransform.h

See also

Media Foundation Properties

Media Foundation Transforms