---
title: busCanDispatch
framework: kernel
role: pseudoSymbol
path: kernel/ioatacontroller/1811873-buscandispatch
---

# busCanDispatch

answers whether the bus is in state such that the next command can be dispatched.

## Declaration

```occ
virtual bool busCanDispatch(
 void ); 
```

## Return Value

Return Value true - bus is free to issue commands. false - bus cannot issue commands at this time.

## See Also

### Miscellaneous

- [dispatchNext](kernel/ioatacontroller/1811887-dispatchnext.md)
- [handleCommand](kernel/ioatacontroller/1811902-handlecommand.md)