---
name: "SDL_CDPlay"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libsdl1.2-dev"
version: "1.2.15+dfsg2-8"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/SDL_CDPlay"
---

# SDL\_CDPlay(3)

Play a CD

## NAME

SDL\_CDPlay - Play a CD

## SYNOPSIS

**#include "SDL.h"**

**int SDL\_CDPlay**(**SDL\_CD \*cdrom, int start, int length**);

## DESCRIPTION

Plays the given **cdrom**, starting a frame **start** for **length** frames.

## RETURN VALUES

Returns **0** on success, or **-1** on an error.

## SEE ALSO

**SDL\_CDPlayTracks**, **SDL\_CDStop**