# Preparing and Playing a Simple Stream

Thisdocument provides all the information you need to play back your data using the DataStreamer library and one of the examples. You first learn about data analysis and preparation and then about the different playback example applications and where to find them.

Click on any of the topics below to select it:

- What are stream files?
- Analyzing data and making trade-offs
- Generating and converting data
- Creating a stream file with the Weaver tool
- Playing back a simple stream

## For more information

The 3DO DataStreamer Programmer's Reference provides manpages for all functions, structures, tools, and Weaver script commands.

Most developers want to modify the DataStreamer library source code or one of the examples to suit their needs. This is discussed in later chapters of this manual.