---
name: "al_is_haptic_active"
section: "3alleg5"
platform: "linux"
package: "allegro5-doc"
version: "2:5.2.10.1+dfsg-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/al_is_haptic_active/3alleg5"
---

# al\_is\_haptic\_active(3alleg5)

Allegro 5 API

## NAME

al\_is\_haptic\_active - Allegro 5 API

## SYNOPSIS

-

  ```
  #include <allegro5/allegro.h>
  bool al_is_haptic_active(ALLEGRO_HAPTIC *hap)
  ```

## DESCRIPTION

Returns true if the haptic device can currently be used, false if not.

## SINCE

5\.1.8

*\[Unstable API\]:* Perhaps could be simplified due to limited support for all the exposed features across all of the platforms. Awaiting feedback from users.