ffonly
ffonly is a term used in some digital software to denote a mode or setting that allows operations to proceed only in the forward direction. The term is not part of a formal standard and its exact meaning can vary between applications. In many media players and streaming interfaces, ffonly describes a forward-only playback or navigation mode. When enabled, the interface restricts seeking and backward navigation, sometimes blocking a reverse seek or treating backward seeks as a no-op. The rationale is to optimize performance and resource use on devices with limited processing power or to enforce a linear playback experience in time-limited media sessions.
In data-processing or logging pipelines, ffonly may refer to a mode where data flows in a single
Implementation considerations for ffonly typically involve a simple flag or mode switch in the engine, with
Examples of usage include command-line options or configuration fields labeled ffonly or forward_only. See also fast-forward,