# init(element:fromIntegerTruncatingIfNeeded:timestamp:) Creates an HID element value from an integer. ``` init(element: HIDElement, fromIntegerTruncatingIfNeeded: IntegerType, timestamp: SuspendingClock.Instant) where IntegerType : FixedWidthInteger ``` ## Parameters `element` The element associated with this value. `fromIntegerTruncatingIfNeeded` An integer to use for the value’s [`bytes`](/documentation/CoreHID/HIDElement/Value/bytes), truncating or extending the bytes as necessary. `timestamp` The time that the value was created. ## Discussion The logical and physical values are calculated, but don’t need to be valid. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)