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# path

The current path to use when drawing the overlay.

```
@property CGPathRef path;
```

## Discussion

Getting the value of this property causes the path to be created (using the [`createPath`](/documentation/MapKit/MKOverlayPathView/createPath) method) if it does not already exist. You can also assign a path object to this property explicitly.

When assigning a new path object to this property, the receiver retains the path you specify.

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