#1 Burning Software

I am using StarBurnX Version 10.0.00 ( Build 2008-03-3 ). I would like to know if there is a faster way to detect if there is a cd or a dvd in a specified drive.

At the moment I'm using the Windows API WM_DEVICECHANGE event to detect the media arrival and change event, which works unless there is no disc inserted. If no disc is inserted, but the tray is opened and the disc is removed, it doesn't notify me.

Is there any provision in StarBurnX itself to detect the event?

Use GetInsertedDiscType(...) equivalent. And check for NO_MODIA (no disc) or other value (other disc). That's is...

Is there an event that fires when the media type or disc ejected/changed?

Unfortunately no. To provide such a functionality we'll have to do what Windows and Linux do - keep backgrond thread pinging all devices with "test unit ready" or "get media event status". This requires quite a lot of activities and constant handle toss. It's better idea to use Windows notification or keep a separate thread controlled by your own application.