# gss_create_empty_buffer_set(_:_:) Allocates an empty buffer set descriptor that you use to manage an array of buffers. ``` func gss_create_empty_buffer_set(_ minor_status: UnsafeMutablePointer, _ buffer_set: UnsafeMutablePointer) -> OM_uint32 ``` ## Parameters `minor_status` A pointer to the secondary status result that provides additional information in case of failure. Typically, a failure results from an inability to allocate memory which is communicated by the minor status . `buffer_set` A pointer to a buffer set descriptor reference. When the function successfully allocates a buffer set descriptor, it sets the reference to point at it. The descriptor itself is initialized with zero length and a `NULL` pointer. On failure, the reference is unchanged. ## Return Value A status code set to [`GSS_S_COMPLETE`](/documentation/GSS/GSS_S_COMPLETE) on success, or [`GSS_S_FAILURE`](/documentation/GSS/GSS_S_FAILURE) otherwise. Inspect the `minor_status` parameter for additional information on failure. ## Discussion This function allocates memory for the data structure that you use to manage an array of buffers, consisting of a length parameter and a pointer. It does not allocate memory for any actual buffers. When you’re done with the buffer set descriptor created by this function, call [`gss_release_buffer_set(_:_:)`](/documentation/GSS/gss_release_buffer_set(_:_:)) to free its memory, as well as that of any buffers it contains at that time. --- 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)