An open event informs the target that a data connection has been established. This event is sent to RTCDataChannel objects when the data connection is opened, and to EventSource objects when a server-sent events connection is ready.
An event handler for this event can be added via the RTCDataChannel.onopen property or EventSource.onopen as appropriate..
General info
- Specification
- WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browsers
The definition of 'open' in that specification. and HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'open' in that specification. - Interface
RTCDataChannelEventorEvent- Bubbles
- No
- Cancelable
- No
- Target
RTCDataChannelorEventSource- Default Action
- None
Properties
Being an Event, this event implements only the properties of this interface.
Methods
Being an Event, this event implements only the methods of this interface.
Related Events
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WebRTC 1.0: Real-time Communication Between Browsers The definition of 'open' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | |
| HTML Living Standard The definition of 'open' in that specification. |
Unknown |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | (Yes) | No support | (Yes) | ? |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | No support | ? | ? |