Random sounds/Embedding project files into self-containing exe

[kelceycoe]

I know how to play a single sound, but I need code that will play any unset number of sounds at random intervals, and at random times. Also, I need to know how to embed these sounds and other project files into a self-containing exe program so I only have to distribute the exe file and not the external sounds, etc. Thanks.

[willakawill]

Interesting. Looks like you want to create a really irritating exe file. Can't be done to my knowledge. You can't compile external files into an exe file like that.

[kelceycoe]

Someone else told me to use resource files to do that part, but how do I generate random sounds?

[willakawill]

You said an unset number of sounds. In order to include sound files in your app you need to have a set number. To play them randomly you would use a timer and reset it using Rnd. You would also use Rnd to select which file to play.

[Killer42]

Someone else told me to use resource files to do that part, but how do I generate random sounds?

I'm a little vague on the meaning here. Do you want to literally generate "random sounds" or do you have a bunch of sounds, that you want to play at random?

If the former, I don't think VB supports the old play a tone of pitch x and duation y type of statements that earlier versions of BASIC had. Kind of a shame, really.

[GBJim]

I'm a little vague on the meaning here. Do you want to literally generate "random sounds" or do you have a bunch of sounds, that you want to play at random?

If the former, I don't think VB supports the old play a tone of pitch x and duation y type of statements that earlier versions of BASIC had. Kind of a shame, really.

Know of any code that duplicates that BASIC function in C++?
Would appreciate any help.

Jim <E-mail address removed>

[Robbie]

I don't think VB supports the old play a tone of pitch x and duation y type of statements that earlier versions of BASIC had. Kind of a shame, really.

It most definately can still do that! :P
Just need to use this:

Public Declare Function Beep Lib "Kernel32" _
  (ByVal dwFreq As Long, ByVal dwDuration As Long) As Long

Then use

Beep Frequency, Miliseconds
 

It's at the heart of my program 'Bleeper Music Maker'. ;)

Although, I don't think he was talking about using the bleepy PC speaker. ><

EDIT: Forgot to mention - that only works on XP! Other versions ignore the frequency and duration parameters, making it totally useless for my needs. XD

[Killer42]

It most definately can still do that! :P

My point is still valid, though. VB doesn't have the statement to play a sound any more - you have to track down an API call. Thanks for the info, though. I might add that to the Articles section.