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# string(fromValue:)

Gets the string representation of a parameter value.

```
func string(fromValue value: UnsafePointer<AUValue>?) -> String
```

## Parameters

`value`

The parameter value to represent as a string.

## Return Value

The string representation of a parameter value.

## Discussion

Pass `nil` into the `value` parameter to use the current value.

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