gst-xmllaunch-0.10
Launch GStreamer pipelines from XML descriptions
SYNOPSIS
gst-xmllaunch-0.10 [XML-file]
PARAMETERS
XML-file
The path to the XML file containing the GStreamer pipeline description. The XML file must be well-formed and follow the expected GStreamer 0.10 XML schema.
DESCRIPTION
The gst-xmllaunch-0.10
command allows users to create and run GStreamer pipelines from XML descriptions. This provides a declarative way to define complex multimedia processing pipelines without needing to write procedural code. The command parses the XML file, creates the GStreamer elements, links them together as specified in the XML, and starts the pipeline. This is particularly useful for prototyping, testing, and deploying pipelines in a more configuration-driven manner. It relies on the GStreamer 0.10 series, an older version of the GStreamer framework, and may not be compatible with newer versions. Therefore, migrating to newer GStreamer versions and corresponding tools is recommended for optimal performance, security, and feature availability. The XML schema used should conform to what is expected by the GStreamer 0.10 library.
CAVEATS
This command is specific to GStreamer 0.10 and will not work with newer GStreamer versions. The XML schema is specific to the capabilities of GStreamer 0.10.
ERROR HANDLING
Errors during XML parsing or pipeline creation are usually reported to standard error. Check error messages carefully to identify problems in your XML file or GStreamer element configuration.
XML SCHEMA
The exact XML schema accepted by gst-xmllaunch-0.10
is not standardized, but it should reflect the element and property configurations supported by GStreamer 0.10. Examine example XML files for guidance.
HISTORY
gst-xmllaunch-0.10
was introduced as part of the GStreamer 0.10 series to provide a declarative way to create pipelines. While widely used in the past, it is now considered legacy, as GStreamer has moved to newer versions with improved features and architectures. Development and support for gst-xmllaunch-0.10
are limited.