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Review some of the features that gives you complete control over MPEG files. For a complete list of Properties and Functions, go to Mpeg Advance Xtra Online Help.


	Uses The Best Playback Solution for Each Platform		Mpeg Advance Xtra uses the standard MPEG playback solution already installed on your machine to provide MPEG playback without additional installation of system components. The Xtra transparently uses Microsoft´s DirectShow engine on Windows and Apple's Quicktime libraries on the Macintosh to display high-quality, high-performance video minimizing configuration and installation issues, and driver incompatibilities.



	Imaging Lingo and Non Direct to Stage Playback		Mpeg Advance Xtra is the only product that supports the image of sprite property for compatibility with imaging lingo functions. Non direct-to-stage playback can also be enabled cross-platform, with full support for all Director inks and compositing modes, including quads and skew!



	Batch Import		The Xtra functions are completely integrated into Director's authoring capabilities. Several MPEG files can be automatically linked with a single command, using the standard IMPORT function in Director.



	Cue Points		Mpeg Advance Xtra supports creation and editing of cue points in Director, limited only by memory or performance constrains. Cuepoints can be created, deleted or modified at runtime for better control of media playback.



	CPU Boost		Mpeg Advance Xtra can slow down Director on Windows to allow more CPU time for the MPEG decompression process. This can be useful if you are experiencing poor or stuttering playback on lower end machines.



	WYSIWYG Preview		The Mpeg Advance Xtra sprite supports live preview: the media file can be previewed directly on the Director stage window during authoring.



	Dynamic Resizing and Placement		It is easy to resize and position the media file during authoring: just click over the media sprite and it can be adjusted using the handlers that will appear.



	Toolbar Control		An automatic toolbar can be enabled to allow easy, script-free control of media playback.



	Volume Control		Volume can be controlled independently for each media file. A default volume can be set, or it can be modified dynamically at runtime.



	Speed Control		Slow motion and accelerated playback of most media files is possible with the RATE functions provided by the Xtra.



	Improved Resolution of Searchpaths		The Xtra supports relative searchpaths for easy location of linked media at runtime. Relative paths are created and stored automatically when you first import the MPEG file.



	Compatible with MPEG2 and MPEG4 files		The base installation of the DirectShow engine does not contain a MPEG2 or MPEG4 decompressor filter on Windows. But third-party decoders that are fully compliant with the DirectShow API can be used with Mpeg Advance Xtra for playback of MPEG2 and MPEG4 streams. On the Macintosh the Xtra supports playback of MPEG4 files if Quicktime 6 or later is present. MPEG2 playback is also supported with the addition of Apple's MPEG2 playback component.