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# ColorSyncProfileCreateLink(_:_:)

Creates a device link profile from an array of profiles.

```
func ColorSyncProfileCreateLink(_ profileInfo: CFArray!, _ options: CFDictionary?) -> Unmanaged<ColorSyncProfile>?
```

## Parameters

`profileInfo`

An array of dictionaries, each containing a profile object and the information on the usage of the profile in the transform.

`options`

A dictionary with additional public global options (for example, preferred CMM, quality, and so on). It can also contain custom options that are CMM specific.

## Return Value

A new profile, or `NULL` in case of failure.

## Discussion

Each dictionary in `profileInfo` contains a profile object and information on the usage of the
profile in the transform.

Required keys:

- [`kColorSyncProfile`](/documentation/ColorSync/kColorSyncProfile): A [`ColorSyncProfile`](/documentation/ColorSync/ColorSyncProfile).
- [`kColorSyncRenderingIntent`](/documentation/ColorSync/kColorSyncRenderingIntent): A `CFStringRef` defining the rendering intent.
- [`kColorSyncTransformTag`](/documentation/ColorSync/kColorSyncTransformTag): A `CFStringRef` defining which tags to use.

Optional key:

- [`kColorSyncBlackPointCompensation`](/documentation/ColorSync/kColorSyncBlackPointCompensation): A `CFBooleanRef` to enable or disable black point compensation.

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