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# ABPersonCreateWithVCardRepresentation(_:)

Returns a new ABPerson object initialized with the given data in vCard format.

```
func ABPersonCreateWithVCardRepresentation(_ vCard: CFData!) -> Unmanaged<ABPersonRef>!
```

## Parameters

`vCard`

The data in vCard format to initialize the new ABPerson object with.

## Return Value

A new ABPerson object initialized with the given data in vCard format. You are responsible for releasing this object.

## Discussion

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