Creating Winamp 2.x Plugin

[HardcoreRobot]

Alright, I have an executable that I would like to run whenever winamp is running. Does anybody know how i can take this executable and turn it into a .dll that winamp will treat as a plugin? I would ask in the winamp forums, but they seem to be down. Thanks

 

[Anubis]

what excatly are you trying to run??? i dont understand what your trying to do

 

[HardcoreRobot]

I have an .exe that constantly monitors winamp, searching for things like what song its playing, how much time has elapsed etc. This data is then sent out to a .asp file which I serve off my computer. Eventually I will use it as a way to remotely control a stream from my computer, but for now it is just for fun. I was trying to mimic the "amped" stuff you might see in someone AIM profile (where it shows what song they are listening to). I thought if this as a plug-in, it would only run when winamp was running (which is when it really would be of any use) and save me some hassle. You can see what it does HERE

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Anyone?

 

[Beau]

Sorry, haven't ventured much into the WA SDK. I'd like to though...

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Somebody must be able to help me!

 

[Beau]

I'm sure people over here can help 🙂

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Yes yes yes... Thats where i originally headed (see first post). Since then the forums have returned 🙂. I just posted something there so hopefully I will get some responses.

 

[silent tone]

If you just want to run both at the same, just write a batch file that includes both apps and run that instead of winamp.exe

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Good idea istallion, but do you have any ideas how would I be able to "turn it off" when I closed winamp?

 

[silent tone]

I didn't consider that. Do you have access to the source for this monitoring app. I've never developed for winamp so take all my suggestions with a grain of salt.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

Originally posted by: istallion
I didn't consider that. Do you have access to the source for this monitoring app. I've never developed for winamp so take all my suggestions with a grain of salt.

Yes I do... I wrote it! 🙂

Now I'm thinking tho... just start it with a batch file, and code it to self destruct when it sees winamp has closed. This just may work.