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# rdd18InstanceUID

An AVCaptureAncillaryDataEncoder key corresponding with the optional RDD18 user defined metadata Instance UID

```
static let rdd18InstanceUID: AVCaptureAncillaryDataUserKey
```

## Discussion

Clients may set the Instance UID with `AVCaptureAncillaryDataEncoder/setUserInstanceUID:userUdamVersion:`

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