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# elementsDerived(fromExternalRecordAt:)

Returns a dictionary containing the parsed elements derived from the Spotlight external record file that is specified by the given URL.

```
class func elementsDerived(fromExternalRecordAt fileURL: URL) -> [AnyHashable : Any]
```

## Parameters

`fileURL`

A file URL specifying the location of a Spotlight external record file.

## Return Value

A dictionary containing the parsed elements derived from the Spotlight support file specified by `fileURL`.

## Discussion

Dictionary keys and the corresponding values are described in [Spotlight record keys](/documentation/CoreData/spotlight-record-keys).

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