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# init(image:hotSpot:)

Initializes a cursor with the given image and hot spot.

```
init(image newImage: UIImage, hotSpot point: NSPoint)
```

## Parameters

`newImage`

The image to assign to the cursor.

`point`

The point to set as the cursor’s hot spot.

## Return Value

An initialized cursor object.

## Discussion

This method is the designated initializer for the class.

## See Also

[`image`](/documentation/AppKit/NSCursor/image)

The cursor’s image.

  [Cursor Management](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/CursorMgmt/CursorMgmt.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000066i)

[`hotSpot`](/documentation/AppKit/NSCursor/hotSpot)

The position of the click location within the cursor.


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