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# init(rect:)

Creates and returns a new Bézier path object initialized with a rectangular path.

```
init(rect: NSRect)
```

## Parameters

`rect`

The rectangle describing the path to create.

## Return Value

A new path object with the rectangular path.

## Discussion

The path is constructed by starting at the origin of `aRect` and adding line segments in a counterclockwise direction.

## See Also

[`+  fillRect:`](/documentation/AppKit/NSBezierPath/fill(_:))

Fills the specified rectangular path with the current fill color.

[`+  bezierPath`](/documentation/AppKit/NSBezierPath/bezierPath)

Creates and returns a new Bézier path object.

[`+  strokeRect:`](/documentation/AppKit/NSBezierPath/stroke(_:))

Strokes the path of the specified rectangle using the current stroke color and the default drawing attributes.

[`-  appendBezierPathWithRect:`](/documentation/AppKit/NSBezierPath/appendRect(_:))

Appends a rectangular path to the path.


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