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# appendingStrokes(_:)

Returns a copy of the current drawing with the strokes you provide appended.

```
func appendingStrokes(_ strokes: [PKStroke]) -> PKDrawing
```

## Parameters

`strokes`

An array of strokes to append to this drawing.

## Return Value

A new drawing created by appending the provided strokes to the current drawing.

## Discussion

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