This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the spec changes.
The RTCDataChannelEvent() constructor creates a new RTCDataChannelEvent.
Syntax
var event = new RTCDataChannelEvent(type, rtcDataChannelEventInit);
Values
- type
- Is a
DOMStringcontaining the name of the event, likedatachannel. - rtcDataChannelEventInit
- Is a
RTCDataChannelEventInitdictionary, having the following fields:"channel"of typeRTCDataChannelrepresenting the data channel being concerned by the event."bubbles", optional and defaulting tofalse, inherited fromEventInit, and indicating if the event must bubble or not."cancelable", optional and defaulting tofalse, inherited fromEventInit, and indicating if the event can be canceled or not.
Example
//dcs is a RTCDataChannel
var event = new RTCDataChannelEvent("datachannel", {"channel": dc});
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browser The definition of 'RTCDataChannelEvent' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | Not supported | (Yes) | ? |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | Not supported | ? | ? |