# dispatch

> Indicates whether the event is being dispatched to a visual element. An event cannot be redispatched while it being dispatched. If you need to recursively dispatch an event, it is recommended that you use a copy of the event.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
public bool dispatch { get; }
```