API -> Beep [ Library : kernel32.dll, Category : Sound ] [C#, VB, VB.net]

Beep

Library : kernel32.dll Category : Sound

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API Description :

The Beep function generates simple tones on the speaker. The function is synchronous; it does not return control to its caller until the sound finishes.

VB Declaration :

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Declare Function Beep Lib "kernel32" Alias "Beep" (ByVal dwFreq As Long, ByVal dwDuration As Long) As Long

Parameters :

· dwFreq
Windows NT:
Specifies the frequency, in hertz, of the sound. This parameter must be in the range 37 through 32,767 (0x25 through 0x7FFF).
Windows 95:
The parameter is ignored.

· dwDuration
Windows NT:
Specifies the duration, in milliseco

Return :

If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.

If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.

OS Requirement :

Requires Windows NT 3.1 or later
Requires Windows 95 or later

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