Global Command: startSound
From The Official Visionaire Studio: Adventure Game Engine Wiki
Play an audio file; optionally pass property values.
| Related functions | getSoundId | getSoundProperty | setSoundProperty | stopSound | toggleSoundPause |
Syntax
startSound(soundfile [, flags])
Parameters
| Parameter | Type/Structure | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| soundfile | string | Relative path to the audio file you want to play. Add the "vispath:" prefix. | |
| flags | table | flags = 1 | indicates flags table |
| balance (int) | Set left/right audio balance value in the range of -100 (100% left channel) to 100 (100% right channel). | ||
| loop (bool) | Set to true to loop the sound. | ||
| offset (int) | Set the playtime position in milliseconds. | ||
| volume (int) | Set the volume in the range of 0 (mute) to 100 (full volume). | ||
Return values
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| integer | Unique id referencing the started sound, or -1 if the sound could not be started. |
Examples
Example 1: Play an audio file and store the sound id for later use. Update the left/right balance of the sound while it is playing.
local mySoundId = startSound('vispath:sounds/example.ogg')
setSoundProperty(mySoundId, {flags=1, balance=40})
Example 2: Play an audio file and set balance, offset and volume.
startSound('vispath:sounds/example.ogg', {flags=1, balance=-10, offset=1000, volume=70})
