How to write to a CD.

[jkothia]

I'd like to copy some of my files to a writable/rewritable CD to create backup of files without having to go through commercial backup utilities. Reason for this being:
[list=1][*]Be able to to open the file from CD without having to restore[*]Create custom directory names that reflect the backup date[*]It would be fun, I think.[/list=1]

Any ideas?

[Bombdrop]

I dont think this is possible in VB unless you buy a exspensive 3rd party *.ocx

[TheManWhoCan]

Anything is possible, you just have to have the balls to try it. As for writing to CDs you'll need to send old school interupt commands (I forget which) through DeviceIoControl() (which you'll need to declare first) to the CD writer, which is a right pain in the arse. It could be done in VB (6) but you'd have to be damn strict with your types.

[Insane_Magician]

I don't know if VB is supported but you can take a look at the NeroSDK, i know it at least works for C++ and its good. So try and find a VB version, for Ive nvr seen one b4