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# init(key:)

Initializes and returns a dragging image component with the specified key.

```
init(key: NSDraggingItem.ImageComponentKey)
```

## Parameters

`key`

The key.

## Return Value

An initialized dragging image component with the specified key.

## Discussion

This method is the designated initializer.

## See Also

[Drag and Drop](/documentation/AppKit/drag-and-drop)

Support the direct manipulation of your app’s content using drag and drop.


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