---
title: init
framework: kernel
role: pseudoSymbol
path: kernel/iobdblockstoragedevice/1811554-init
---

# init

## Declaration

```occ
virtual bool init(
 OSDictionary *properties); 
```

## Parameters

- `properties`: Substitute property table for this object (optional).

## Return Value

Return Value Returns true on success, false otherwise.

## Overview

Overview Initialize this object's minimal state.

## See Also

### Miscellaneous

- [readDiscStructure](kernel/iobdblockstoragedevice/1811564-readdiscstructure.md)
- [splitTrack](kernel/iobdblockstoragedevice/1811575-splittrack.md)