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# init(nibData:bundle:)

Initializes an instance with nib data and specified bundle for locating resources.

```
init(nibData: Data, bundle: Bundle?)
```

## Parameters

`nibData`

The nib data.

`bundle`

The bundle for locating resources. If `nil`, the main application bundle is used.

## Return Value

The initialized `NSNib` object or `nil` if there were errors during initialization.

## Discussion

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