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# init(polygon:)

Creates a new renderer that handles drawing for the specified polygon overlay object.

```
init(polygon: MKPolygon)
```

## Parameters

`polygon`

The polygon overlay containing information about the area the polygon renderer draws. This object requires at least three points defining the polygon to draw. This parameter can’t be `nil`.

## Return Value

An initialized polygon renderer object.

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