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# init(request:)

Creates and returns a search object with the specified parameters.

```
init(request: MKLocalSearch.Request)
```

## Parameters

`request`

The search request information. This parameter can’t be `nil`.

## Return Value

An initialized search object.

## Discussion

This method stores a copy of the object in the `request` parameter. So, the object ignores any changes you make to your request object after calling this method.

## See Also

  [Location and Maps Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/LocationAwarenessPG/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40009497)


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