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# MusicSequenceFileLoadData(_:_:_:_:)

Load data into a music sequence from a data reference.

```
func MusicSequenceFileLoadData(_ inSequence: MusicSequence, _ inData: CFData, _ inFileTypeHint: MusicSequenceFileTypeID, _ inFlags: MusicSequenceLoadFlags) -> OSStatus
```

## Parameters

`inSequence`

The music sequence to load the data into.

`inData`

The contents of a valid file loaded into a `CFData` object.

`inFileTypeHint`

Provides a hint to the system about the file type referenced by the `inFileRef` parameter.

`inFlags`

Flags that specify how the data should be parsed, and how it should be assigned to tracks. See [`MusicSequenceLoadFlags`](/documentation/AudioToolbox/MusicSequenceLoadFlags).

## Return Value

A result code.

## Discussion

The data to be loaded must conform to the file type indicated by the `inFileTypeHint` parameter.

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