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> Unreal Engine Blueprint API Reference > Media > Media Player > Open File

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Open File

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Opens the specified media file path.

A return value of true indicates that the player will attempt to open the media, but it may fail to do so later for other reasons, i.e. if a connection to the media server timed out. Use the OnMediaOpened and OnMediaOpenFailed delegates to detect if and when the media is ready!

Target is Media Player

Open File

Target

Select Asset

File Path

Return Value

Inputs

	In Exec
	Target Media Player Object Reference
	File Path String	The file path to open.

Outputs

	Out Exec
	Return Value Boolean	true if the file path will be opened, false otherwise.

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