# OnPointerDown(PointerDownEvent)

> Called when a pointer down event occurs on the target element.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.Experimental.GraphView](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityeditor/experimental/graphview.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor

```csharp
protected virtual void OnPointerDown(PointerDownEvent e)
```

### Parameters

**** (\[PointerDownEvent]\(/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/pointerdownevent)): The pointer down event.