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# setBoundsOrigin(_:)

Sets the origin of the view’s bounds rectangle to a specified point.

```
func setBoundsOrigin(_ newOrigin: NSPoint)
```

## Parameters

`newOrigin`

A point specifying the new bounds origin of the view.

## Discussion

In setting the new bounds origin, this method effectively shifts the view’s coordinate system so `newOrigin` lies at the origin of the view’s frame rectangle. It neither redisplays the view nor marks it as needing display. Set the [`needsDisplay`](/documentation/AppKit/NSView/needsDisplay) property to <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/Swift/true> when you want the view to be redisplayed.

This method posts an [`boundsDidChangeNotification`](/documentation/AppKit/NSView/boundsDidChangeNotification) to the default notification center if the view is configured to do so.

After calling this method, `NSView` creates an internal transform (or appends these changes to an existing internal transform) to convert from frame coordinates to bounds coordinates in your view. As long as the width-to-height ratio of the two coordinate systems remains the same, your content appears normal. If the ratios differ, your content may appear skewed.

## See Also

[`func translateOrigin(to: NSPoint)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSView/translateOrigin(to:))

Translates the view’s coordinate system so that its origin moves to a new location.


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