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# parsePointerElement

Parses an element to see if it supports pointer usages.

```
virtual bool parsePointerElement(IOHIDElement *element);
```

## Parameters

`element`

An `IOHIDElement` object to parse.

## Return Value

`true` on success, otherwise `false`.

## Discussion

This method checks the element to determine if it contains pointer data suitable for dispatching in an event. If it does, the method stores a reference to the element for later use. When the driver object receives subsequent reports from the device, it uses the information in the stored pointer elements to dispatch pointer-specific events.

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