====== 3DO DataStreamer Programmer's Guide ======

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This document helps you understand the 3DO DataStreamer

This document is for C programmers who are preparing titles for the 3DO Station.

====== How this document is organized ======

Click on any of the topics below for more information:

  * [[.:dsg1frst#xref35068|3DO DataStreamer Overview]] provides an overview of the DataStreamer library and associated tools.
  * [[.:dsg2frst#xref32993|Preparing and Playing a Simple Stream]] steps you through moving your data from the Macintosh to synchronized playback on the 3DO Station.
  * [[.:dsg3frst#xref20469|Inside Streaming: Basics]] discusses the different tasks participating in a DataStreamer application and how to initialize and use them.
  * [[.:dsg4frst#xref15951|Inside Streaming: Control]] discusses using control chunks to start and stop the stream and allow user-controlled branching.
  * [[.:dsg5frst#xref33525|Debugging and Optimization]] gives a variety of useful information including tracing, using priorities, and minimizing filler.
  * [[.:dsg6frst#xref30599|Creating New Subscribers]] discusses creating subscribers using the ProtoSubscriber example as a model.

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