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  • Chores
    • Centralized Windows GUID definitions into a dedicated header and adjusted initialization so GUIDs are emitted from one place; removed in-source GUID declarations and updated Windows build/link guidance.
  • Tests
    • Added Windows-only verification tests to compare local GUIDs against system references and integrated them into the test orchestration.

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… some definitions here instead of relying on the 'strmiids' static library.
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Moves DirectShow GUID definitions into a new guarded header and emits them from one translation unit via <initguid.h>; removes in-file GUIDs and the pragma link to strmiids.lib; adds Windows-only GUID verification tests and integrates them into the test/build scripts.

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New GUID header
src/ccap_dshow_guids.h
Adds a Windows-guarded header declaring/defining DirectShow IIDs, CLSIDs, MEDIATYPE/FORMAT/PIN_CATEGORY constants and many MEDIASUBTYPE GUIDs via DEFINE_GUID with CCAP_ prefixes; provides optional compatibility aliases to standard names and documents initguid.h usage.
GUID emission / source update
src/ccap_imp_windows.cpp
Includes <initguid.h> and the new ccap_dshow_guids.h before GUID use, removes the inline MEDIASUBTYPE_I420 DEFINE_GUID block and the #pragma comment(lib, "strmiids.lib"), and reorders headers so GUID definitions are emitted once.
Header cleanup
src/ccap_imp_windows.h
Removes EXTERN_C declarations for CLSID_SampleGrabber, IID_ISampleGrabber, and CLSID_NullRenderer; adds comments that GUIDs are defined in a source TU. Public API otherwise unchanged.
Tests & build changes
tests/CMakeLists.txt, tests/test_guid_definitions.cpp, scripts/run_tests.sh
Adds a Windows-only test target ccap_guid_test and a test source that compares CCAP_ GUIDs against system GUIDs (linked against strmiids.lib), including many IID/CLSID/MEDIASUBTYPE checks and optional COM creation attempts; integrates test discovery and runner execution guarded for Windows/non-cross builds.
Docs / examples
README.md, README.zh-CN.md, docs/C_Interface.md, scripts/test_installation.sh
Removes strmiids.lib from Windows/MSVC link examples and test-install scripts, updating documentation and example link commands to reflect the new GUID emission approach.

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  • Verify numeric GUID values and alias macros in src/ccap_dshow_guids.h exactly match official DirectShow definitions.
  • Confirm <initguid.h> is included in exactly one TU (src/ccap_imp_windows.cpp) and other TUs include the header without emitting duplicates.
  • Review tests/test_guid_definitions.cpp for correct COM init/cleanup, robust handling when CLSIDs are unregistered, and appropriate link flags (strmiids/ole32).
  • Ensure removal of EXTERN_C GUID declarations in src/ccap_imp_windows.h does not break any external linkage expectations.

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Moved GUIDs to one home, neat and clean.
Tests sniffed each value beneath the moon,
No stray lib to chase — code hums a tune. 🎵

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README.zh-CN.md (1)

455-458: Documentation accurately reflects Windows linking changes.

The removal of strmiids.lib from the Windows MSVC compilation example is consistent with the PR objective of providing DirectShow GUID definitions locally. The retained libraries (ole32.lib, oleaut32.lib, uuid.lib) are appropriate for DirectShow and COM interop.

docs/C_Interface.md (1)

185-188: Documentation mirrors README.zh-CN.md Windows linking changes.

The removal of strmiids.lib is consistent with the same update in README.zh-CN.md. Both documentation files now correctly reflect the new linking requirements after moving DirectShow GUID definitions into the codebase.


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Pull request overview

This PR removes the dependency on the strmiids.lib static library by defining all required DirectShow GUIDs locally using the DEFINE_GUID macro. This is a common practice in cross-platform builds, particularly for MinGW compatibility, and helps reduce external library dependencies.

Key Changes:

  • Removed #pragma comment(lib, "strmiids.lib") directive from ccap_imp_windows.cpp
  • Added explicit DEFINE_GUID declarations for ~40 DirectShow GUIDs (interfaces, CLSIDs, media types, and format types)
  • Updated header file comments to document the new approach
  • Removed obsolete EXTERN_C declarations from the header file

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File Description
src/ccap_imp_windows.h Removed EXTERN_C declarations for three GUIDs and added explanatory comment about the new approach
src/ccap_imp_windows.cpp Replaced strmiids.lib dependency with explicit GUID definitions for all DirectShow interfaces, CLSIDs, media types, and format types

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src/ccap_dshow_guids.h (2)

37-37: Inconsistent spacing after identifier name.

Line 37 has CCAP_IID_ICaptureGraphBuilder2,0x93e5a4e0 (no space after comma) while other lines have a space. This was flagged in a previous review.

-DEFINE_GUID(CCAP_IID_ICaptureGraphBuilder2,0x93e5a4e0, 0x2d50, 0x11d2, 0xab, 0xfa, 0x00, 0xa0, 0xc9, 0xc6, 0xe3, 0x8d);
+DEFINE_GUID(CCAP_IID_ICaptureGraphBuilder2, 0x93e5a4e0, 0x2d50, 0x11d2, 0xab, 0xfa, 0x00, 0xa0, 0xc9, 0xc6, 0xe3, 0x8d);

49-49: Inconsistent spacing after identifier name.

Line 49 has CCAP_CLSID_VideoInputDeviceCategory,0x860bb310 (no space after comma), inconsistent with other lines. This was flagged in a previous review.

-DEFINE_GUID(CCAP_CLSID_VideoInputDeviceCategory,0x860bb310,0x5d01, 0x11d0, 0xbd, 0x3b, 0x00, 0xa0, 0xc9, 0x11, 0xce, 0x86);
+DEFINE_GUID(CCAP_CLSID_VideoInputDeviceCategory, 0x860bb310, 0x5d01, 0x11d0, 0xbd, 0x3b, 0x00, 0xa0, 0xc9, 0x11, 0xce, 0x86);
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src/ccap_imp_windows.cpp (1)

34-41: Orphan clang-format on directive.

Line 40 has // clang-format on without a corresponding // clang-format off. The "off" directive was likely in the removed code (the old GUID definitions). Either remove the orphan directive or add the matching // clang-format off before line 34 if formatting control is still needed for the includes.

 // Include initguid.h before our GUID definitions header so that DEFINE_GUID
 // actually defines the GUIDs (rather than just declaring them as extern).
 // This avoids the need to link against strmiids.lib.
 #include <initguid.h>
 #include "ccap_dshow_guids.h"
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-// clang-format on
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tests/CMakeLists.txt (2)

83-114: LGTM! Well-structured Windows-only GUID verification test.

The test target configuration is correct:

  • Properly guarded with WIN32
  • Links against strmiids and ole32 for reference GUID values
  • Compile options are consistent with other test targets in this file
  • C++17 standard is correctly set

144-146: LGTM!

Test discovery correctly mirrors the pattern used for other test executables and is properly guarded for Windows.

src/ccap_imp_windows.cpp (1)

126-153: LGTM! GUID usage through aliases works correctly.

The s_pixelInfoList array and other GUID references throughout the file correctly use the standard names (e.g., MEDIASUBTYPE_MJPG, MEDIASUBTYPE_RGB24), which are aliased to the CCAP_ prefixed definitions via macros in ccap_dshow_guids.h. This maintains source compatibility while eliminating the strmiids.lib dependency.

tests/test_guid_definitions.cpp (1)

1-44: Well-designed test file with comprehensive GUID verification.

The test design is sound:

  • Links against strmiids.lib to get ground-truth GUID values
  • Uses CCAP_NO_GUID_ALIASES to avoid macro conflicts
  • Includes initguid.h before the GUID header to define (not just declare) the GUIDs
  • Provides both individual test cases and a summary test for visual inspection
src/ccap_dshow_guids.h (2)

1-27: Well-documented header with clear usage instructions.

The documentation clearly explains:

  • The purpose of avoiding strmiids.lib dependency
  • The requirement to include <initguid.h> before this header in exactly one .cpp file
  • Cross-compilation scenarios where this is useful

The Windows guard and minimal includes are appropriate.


104-163: LGTM! Clean alias design for backward compatibility.

The CCAP_NO_GUID_ALIASES guard allows:

  • Production code to use standard names (MEDIASUBTYPE_RGB24, etc.) transparently
  • Test code to disable aliases and compare CCAP_ prefixed values against strmiids.lib references

All defined GUIDs have corresponding aliases.

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scripts/run_tests.sh (1)

188-188: Quote the command substitution to prevent word splitting.

The $(detectCores) should be quoted to avoid potential issues with word splitting, as flagged by Shellcheck.

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-            cmake --build . --config Debug --target ccap_guid_test --parallel $(detectCores)
+            cmake --build . --config Debug --target ccap_guid_test --parallel "$(detectCores)"

Note: You may also want to apply the same fix to line 187 for consistency.

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scripts/run_tests.sh (1)

291-308: Well-integrated Windows-only GUID verification tests.

The GUID test execution is properly guarded, follows the same patterns as existing tests, and correctly propagates failures to the overall test result.

tests/test_guid_definitions.cpp (6)

14-34: Correct include ordering and conflict prevention.

The test properly includes initguid.h before the GUID header to ensure definitions are emitted, and uses CCAP_NO_GUID_ALIASES to prevent macro conflicts with strmiids.lib. This ensures the test validates the exact same GUIDs used in production.


39-64: Thorough GUID comparison with detailed error reporting.

The helper functions provide both field-by-field validation and IsEqualGUID comparison, with clear error messages showing both the CCAP and reference GUID values.


69-276: Comprehensive GUID test coverage with FourCC validation.

The test suite covers all critical DirectShow GUIDs and includes special FourCC pattern validation for I420 and YUYV, which may not be in strmiids.lib on all systems.


282-339: COM initialization handling correctly implemented.

The tests now properly track whether they initialized COM vs. finding it already initialized (RPC_E_CHANGED_MODE), and only call CoUninitialize() when weInitializedCom is true. This prevents COM reference count imbalance as flagged in previous reviews.


344-413: Helpful summary test for visual inspection.

The PrintAllGuidComparisons test provides a convenient overview of all GUID validations, useful for debugging and visual verification during development.


415-422: Appropriate handling of non-Windows platforms.

Using GTEST_SKIP() with a clear message is the correct approach for platform-specific tests, ensuring test runners show these tests as skipped rather than missing.

src/ccap_dshow_guids.h (4)

1-28: Clear documentation and proper header structure.

The header provides excellent documentation about its purpose, usage requirements (especially the critical initguid.h ordering), and includes appropriate guards for both ODR protection and platform targeting.


29-101: Well-organized GUID definitions with clear structure.

The GUIDs are logically grouped by category, use consistent CCAP_ prefixing to avoid conflicts, and include helpful FourCC comments. The clang-format guards preserve the alignment for readability.


104-163: Smart compatibility layer for seamless integration.

The optional alias mappings (guarded by CCAP_NO_GUID_ALIASES) allow production code to use standard DirectShow names while the test code can compare CCAP_ versions against strmiids.lib references without conflicts. This is a well-designed compatibility strategy.


165-167: Proper include guard closure.

The header guards are correctly closed in the proper order.

@wysaid wysaid merged commit ce1fa9d into main Nov 26, 2025
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