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# setSymbolImage(_:contentTransition:options:)

Sets a symbol image using the specified content-transition effect and options.

```
@MainActor @preconcurrency func setSymbolImage(_ image: NSImage, contentTransition: some ContentTransitionSymbolEffect & SymbolEffect, options: SymbolEffectOptions = .default)
```

## Parameters

`image`

The symbol image to set.

`contentTransition`

The content transition to use when setting the symbol image.

`options`

The options to use when setting the symbol image.

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