Server-Side Communication ActionScript > Client.ping

Client.ping

Availability

Flash Communication Server MX.

Usage

Client.ping

Description

Method; sends a "ping" message to the client and waits for a response. If the client responds, the method returns true, otherwise returns false. Use this method to determine whether or not the client connection is still alive and active.

Example

The following onConnect function pings the connecting client and traces the results of the method to the Output window:

application.onConnect( newClient ) {
	if ( newClient.ping() ){
		trace("ping successful");
	}
	else {
		trace("ping failed");
	}
}

See also

Client.getStats