XRInputSourceEvent.inputSource

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The XRInputSourceEvent interface's read-only inputSource property specifies the XRInputSource which generated the input event. This information lets you handle the event appropriately given the particulars of the user input device being manipulated.

Syntax

let inputSource = xrInputSourceEvent.inputSource;

Value

An XRInputSource object identifying the source of the user input event. This event indicates an action the user has taken using a WebXR input controller, such as a hand controller, motion sensing device, or other input apparatus.

Example

The snippet below shows a handler for the select event which looks specifically for events which happen on gaze input devices. The device type is identified by looking at the XRInputSource in inputSource and its targetRayMode property.

xrSession.onselect = event => {
  let source = event.inputSource;

  if (source.targetRayMode == "gaze") {
    /* handle selection using a gaze input */
  }
};

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebXR Device API
The definition of 'XRInputSourceEvent.inputSource' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

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inputSourceChrome Full support 79Edge Full support 79Firefox No support NoIE No support NoOpera No support NoSafari No support NoWebView Android No support NoChrome Android Full support 79Firefox Android No support NoOpera Android No support NoSafari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 11.2

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